BUFFALO, NY – National Prevention Network Conference, Power Session

Panelists:

• Frances Harding, Director, CSAP, SAMHSA/CSAP
• J. David Hawkins, Ph.D., Professor, Social Work Endowed Professor of Prevention, University of Washington School of Social Work
• Gilbert J. Botvin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

Moderator:   Jorielle Brown, Ph.D., Division Director, CSAP/DSD, SAMHSA

In the substance misuse prevention field, progress is being made to reduce underage drinking, tobacco and marijuana use among youth, and nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers among adolescents, but we need to enhance and maintain prevention research efforts to sustain our gains and continue to move the needle in the right direction. This interactive session followed a talk show- type format, in which the panelists each provided opening remarks related to current and emerging issues in substance misuse prevention research, followed by a facilitated discussion with the moderator, and a question-and-answer period with the audience.