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			'''International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)''' Confronting the drug war: Roundtable series. <ref>https://idpc.net/news/2023/08/confronting-the-drug-war-roundtable-series</ref>

	'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/</ref>		'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/</ref>

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	'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/</ref>		'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/</ref>

			'''SAMHSA'''
			The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity held the Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans event on Monday, February 5 at 1:30-3:00 pm EST. This dynamic webinar was a collaboration with SAMHSA’s Division of Children and School Mental, Mental Health Promotion Branch, Suicide Prevention Branch, and the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office. <ref>https://share.nned.net/2024/01/behavioral-health-equity-best-practices-for-african-americans/</ref>

	'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''		'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''

BasilSavitsky: /* Key Information */

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	Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/~~preface~~</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.		Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://archives.nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents</ref> See the SAFE wiki, "Prevent First Time Use Through Education" for more information. <ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Prevent_First_Time_Use_Through_Education</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.

	Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making. There is an increased risk of damage to property and increased chance of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUD and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars. Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>		Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making. There is an increased risk of damage to property and increased chance of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUD and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars. Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>
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	*Decreased cost of insurance, such as workers’ compensation		*Decreased cost of insurance, such as workers’ compensation

	The American Addiction Center recommends that drug education programs include the following:		The American Addiction Center recommends that drug education programs include the following: <ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/</ref>

	*Rules and expectations with terms clearly defined		*Rules and expectations with terms clearly defined

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	'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/~~documents/ORN_Brochure%20-%20FINAL%2007.07.21%20digital.pdf~~</ref>		'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/</ref>

	'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''		'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''

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	'''Opioid Response Network''' ~~(ORN)~~<ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/documents/ORN_Brochure%20-%20FINAL%2007.07.21%20digital.pdf</ref> ~~provides training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization, all at no cost.~~		'''Opioid Response Network (ORN)''' provides free training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet the needs of a community or organization. <ref>https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/documents/ORN_Brochure%20-%20FINAL%2007.07.21%20digital.pdf</ref>

	'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''		'''Substance Use Employer Cost Calculator'''
	This resource provides information about the real costs of substance use on employers and businesses. By answering questions, employers can determine how substance use in their workplace can negatively impact their budget.		This resource provides information about the real costs of substance use on employers and businesses. By answering questions, employers can determine how substance use in their workplace can negatively impact their budget. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>

	https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator

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BasilSavitsky: /* Key Information */

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	Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/preface</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.		Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/preface</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.

	Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making ~~and~~ increased risk of damage to property and increased ~~changes~~ of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUD and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars. Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>		Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making. There is an increased risk of damage to property and increased chance of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUD and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars. Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>

	*Increased morale		*Increased morale

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			'''Rates of Drug Use in the Workforce'''

			According to SAMHSA, almost 70% of drug users are actively employed in the workplace. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref> The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that one third of employees are aware of the presence and the illegal sales of drugs at their place of employment. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>

	'''Adults Survey on Drug Education'''		'''Adults Survey on Drug Education'''

	A study conducted by the American Addiction Centers surveyed 500 men and women. Thirty-seven percent of the participants reported that the most effective way they learned about drug education was by learning about the possible dangers of substance use. In the next highest category, at 20%, participants reported that the most effective drug prevention education approach was listening to the powerful testimonials of recovered adults. This information could be helpful in building an effective drug education program. Surprisingly, 41.2% of respondents reported that they did not receive any education about the science of addiction. Many of the respondents reported that they were not educated on some of the most commonly abused drugs. About half of the 500 adults surveyed had not received formal education about meth, ecstasy, heroin, or other opioids. These statistics support the need for building more educational resources and programs to address all of these gaps. <ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/learn/drug-education-survey/</ref>.		A study conducted by the American Addiction Centers surveyed 500 men and women. Thirty-seven percent of the participants reported that the most effective way they learned about drug education was by learning about the possible dangers of substance use. In the next highest category, at 20%, participants reported that the most effective drug prevention education approach was listening to the powerful testimonials of recovered adults. This information could be helpful in building an effective drug education program. Surprisingly, 41.2% of respondents reported that they did not receive any education about the science of addiction. Many of the respondents reported that they were not educated on some of the most commonly abused drugs. About half of the 500 adults surveyed had not received formal education about meth, ecstasy, heroin, or other opioids. These statistics support the need for building more educational resources and programs to address all of these gaps. <ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/learn/drug-education-survey/</ref>.

	~~'''Rates of Drug Use in the Workforce'''~~

	According to SAMHSA, almost 70% of drug users are actively employed in the workplace. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref> The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that one third of employees are aware of the presence and the illegal sales of drugs at their place of employment. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>

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BasilSavitsky: /* Key Information */

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	Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/preface</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.		Drug education programs in public schools have changed over the years, from prioritizing an abstinence-only approach to incorporating mental health, social skills, family bonding, and behavior management. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website has a comprehensive list of drug education programs reflective of this progress. <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/preface</ref> This prevention work for children and adolescents has crafted a good foundation for extending the same type of advances in workplace education.

	Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>		Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making and increased risk of damage to property and increased changes of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUD and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars. Many businesses have realized the importance of drug education and prevention in the workplace. More businesses, especially smaller businesses, could benefit from implementing drug education. This type of education can be costly, and many times businesses feel they can not afford to add it to the budget. However, research shows that by implementing a drug education and drug testing program, employers and employees both experience positive outcomes. In order to incentivize corporate investment in people, some proven benefits of drug education programs in the workplace are listed below: <ref>https://drugabuse.com/addiction/workplace-drug-abuse/</ref>

	*Increased morale		*Increased morale

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	'''Adults Survey on Drug Education'''		'''Adults Survey on Drug Education'''

	A study conducted by the American Addiction Centers surveyed 500 men and women. Thirty-seven participants reported that the most effective way they learned about drug education was by learning about the possible dangers of substance use. In the next highest category, at 20%, participants reported that the most effective drug prevention education approach was listening to the powerful testimonials of recovered adults. This information could be helpful in building an effective drug education program. Surprisingly, 41.2% of respondents reported that they did not receive any education about the science of addiction. Many of the respondents reported that they were not educated on some of the most commonly abused drugs. About half of the 500 adults surveyed ~~endorsed no~~ formal education about meth, ecstasy, heroin, or other opioids. These statistics support the need for building more educational resources and programs ~~that~~ address ~~the~~ gaps ~~in the above-mentioned statistics~~ <ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/learn/drug-education-survey/</ref>.		A study conducted by the American Addiction Centers surveyed 500 men and women. Thirty-seven percent of the participants reported that the most effective way they learned about drug education was by learning about the possible dangers of substance use. In the next highest category, at 20%, participants reported that the most effective drug prevention education approach was listening to the powerful testimonials of recovered adults. This information could be helpful in building an effective drug education program. Surprisingly, 41.2% of respondents reported that they did not receive any education about the science of addiction. Many of the respondents reported that they were not educated on some of the most commonly abused drugs. About half of the 500 adults surveyed had not received formal education about meth, ecstasy, heroin, or other opioids. These statistics support the need for building more educational resources and programs to address all of these gaps. <ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/learn/drug-education-survey/</ref>.

	'''Rates of Drug Use in the Workforce'''		'''Rates of Drug Use in the Workforce'''

	~~Almost~~ 70% of drug users are actively employed in the workplace ~~according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)~~ <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that ⅓ of employees are aware of the presence and illegal sales of drugs at their place of employment <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>. Drugs in the workplace have detrimental effects on all individuals due to impaired decision making and increased risk of damage to property and increased changes of physical harm due to accidents. Drug use also costs employers money because of increased turnover and increased time off. By implementing support for individuals with SUDS and integrating effective education, employers may save thousands of dollars.		According to SAMHSA, almost 70% of drug users are actively employed in the workplace. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref> The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that one third of employees are aware of the presence and the illegal sales of drugs at their place of employment. <ref>https://www.nsc.org/forms/substance-use-employer-calculator</ref>

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Promising Practices: removed references to 2 youth prevention programs -- seemed misplaced in an article primarily focused on workplace education

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	‘’’Project ALERT’’’ is a two year program for middle school students that aids in reducing the onset of drug use among youth. Project Alert Plus is a similar program that is geared towards highschool students <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/chapter-4-examples-research-based-drug-abuse-prevention-programs/universal-programs</ref>.

	‘’’Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS)’’’ This program focuses on reducing behavioral problems in elementary school students while enhancing their education within the classroom. Both of these approaches help to prevent future substance use <ref>https://nida.nih.gov/publications/preventing-drug-use-among-children-adolescents/chapter-4-examples-research-based-drug-abuse-prevention-programs/universal-programs</ref>.

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