Episode 2 - Primary Prevention

The paradox: We're improving access to care and increasing treatment services, but the needs continue to rise. Until we address the structural roots of risk at the community level, we're not going to solve our substance use and mental illness problems. Logan Reid and Heidi Dutson discuss why we need more Primary Prevention!

References:

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