
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
SKILLS TRAINING (SAPST)
Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) blends a four-day, in-person component with a prerequisite interactive online course grounded in current research and SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework. It provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness.
Who is the intended audience?
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Entry-level prevention administrators and practitioners
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Members of community coalitions working to address substance abuse
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Professionals working in fields related to substance abuse prevention
What does SAPST cover?
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Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (online)
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Basic terminology and facts
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History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.
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Addiction and the brain
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Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
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Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (in-person)
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Behavioral health
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Institute of Medicine’s Continuum of Care
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Public health approach
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Risk and protective factors
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Developmental perspective
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Application: SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (in-person)
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Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation
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Cultural competence, sustainability

Class Details
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The class session will take place July 22-25, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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25 CEU's
Payment & Registration
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Cost is $30 for the manual. Manual is needed to complete the class.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is now closed for this training.