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Assignment - Addiction Program Discussion
Description - Should you choose to become an addictions professional, you may be able to make a difference in individuals' lives. For this Assignment, select a community of your choice and research available addictions programs using credible online resources, a local library, and other sources.
3- to 5-page paper that includes two sections:
Section One - Community-Based Prevention Programs
Briefly describe the community you selected, including demographics and geographic characteristics.
Describe three community-based addiction-prevention programs.
Describe prevention strategies used in each of the programs.
Explain which prevention program strategies might be most effective in each program.
Explain what elements might be missing from these prevention programs.
Section Two - Making a Difference
If you choose to work in the field of addictions, how might you contribute to positive social change within your community? Be specific and include examples based on what you have learned in this course.