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prevention education  

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  • Prevention education has a long-standing history in the United States, with a variety of programs created over the years that cater to youth at different age ranges. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention offers a wide variety of prevention tools for children at different age ranges as well as tips for parents and teachers on educating children about alcohol and other drugs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Prevention Education]

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