Build Education and Raise Awareness
Introductory Paragraph
Many public establishments -like schools and places of work-maintain a zero tolerance for substance use. While this high standard ensures safety, it can sometimes leave individuals with nowhere to turn if they find themselves with a substance use problem. Places of employment and schools can further assist their stakeholders by not only having high standards but also by motivating them to maintain a drug-free lifestyle through education and connection to resources. This process can begin by raising awareness of the importance of substance use in society and carefully selecting the right tools to inform and assist individuals to maintain a drug-free lifestyle in and outside of work or school[1].
Key Information
Please capture a deeper dive of the content in this section, to include any relevant subtopics or important things happening in the field the reader should be situationally aware of right now. You may have multiple paragraphs here with subtitles, if needed. While are not the experts and do not need to write out every detail about the subtopic like a research paper, we should make an attempt to fully capture the landscape of important things to know and link to any external information that may be helpful if the reader wants to learn more information.
Relevant Research
In this section, please capture any recent findings, reports, or data on the topic. Please also highlight any gaps or existing disparities. Please include references and links to the information so that we may add a footnote for the reader to find further information. Do we have any available research about discriminatory practices? Is there information about the value of access to educational opportunities?
Impactful Federal, State, and Local Policies
Please list any federal, state, or local laws, policies, or regulations that support this topic or ones that could be a possible barrier. Are there laws or policies other states should know about and replicate for success?
Available Tools and Resources
Opioid Response Network (ORN)[2] provides training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization, all at no cost.
Promising Practices
Please link to any best practice models or case studies that highlight creative/innovative or successful efforts in support of this strategy. Is there a community that does a really good job in this area that other communities should replicate? Please write a brief description and provide a link.