Addiction medicine is not only the diagnosis and treatment of addiction but also the prevention of drug use and related issues. This session will discuss some of the core principles of effective prevention and public health initiatives. The presenter will use real examples to demonstrate how different types of prevention can be applied to reduce drug use, related co-morbidities, and mortality.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, learners will be able to: Explain ways the principles of prevention can be applied to addiction medicine and the impact of prevention on public health.
