Stimulants and Polysubstance Use Part 2: What Prevention Can Do

This webinar will discuss the status of evidence-based prevention services and programs for stimulant and polysubstance use. As part of this discussion, the webinar will review the similarities and differences between stimulant and opioid prevention and the current gaps in stimulant prevention research. The webinar will also discuss harm reduction strategies to address polysubstance use. Lastly, the webinar will provide recommendations for the future and a small group discussion opportunity for participants to share their own best practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish between the similarities and differences of stimulant and opioid prevention
2. Recognize the next steps for planning evidence-based interventions for preventing stimulant use
3. Explain the gaps in current stimulant and polysubstance use prevention research
4. Identify potential harm reduction strategies to address risks from polysubstance use