We are passionate about protecting Massachusetts children and young adults from exposure to the harms of substance use disorder. Our work focuses on several different primary initiatives that inform, advocate, and educate. Here is a sample of just some of what we’re working on.
We work together with partners in the scientific, medical, and public health communities to develop reliable, accurate information about best practices and empirical research. Having this information available is a necessary component of our advocacy and education efforts.
We have developed extensive collaborative efforts with community leaders throughout Massachusetts to strengthen local primary prevention education. We also work together with stakeholders across all community sectors to give them the facts they need to be effective advocates at work and in their own communities.
We educate opinion leaders and legislators about primary prevention measures that address addiction at the source, we also work closely with political leaders and elected officials at all levels of government to advocate for legislative changes that protect and promote the health and well-being of our young people. Most of all, these leaders depend on us for solid, accurate, trustworthy information they can use to inform their policy decisions.