Prevention Across the Lifespan

November 4, 2009
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
3 CEU/clock hours
Location: 115 Stillman Hall
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Prevention Across the Lifespan

The vast majority of prevention efforts continue to focus on youth as their target population. Yet, data show that alcohol and drug use and related problems are greatest among young adults and adults.  While it makes sense to start prevention early; why do we stop it early, too?  Join us as we discuss the pros/cons of youth-focused prevention as well as viable prevention goals and strategies for the rest of the lifespan.

Trainer biography:
Allison Sharer, OCPS II, has worked in the prevention field since 1983. She currently works part-time as Assistant Director at Drug Free Action Alliance, and is an independent trainer and consultant. She has worked with programs doing peer, community-based and environmental prevention, and she has developed and presented educational opportunities for a wide variety of audiences.