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Promising Practices

The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.

The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
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Filed under Local, Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens

Goal: The mission of Pushback Agasint Drug Abuse is to raise awareness of and eliminate the misuse of alcohol and other drugs in Marathon County.

Impact: Overall, communities funded by Drug Free Communities (DFC) have seen a reduction in alcohol and drug use among youth. Community coalitions like Marathon County’s are valuable tools for eliminating youth substance abuse.