For decades, youth substance use prevention was often summed up with one phrase: “Just say no.”  While well-intentioned, this approach oversimplified a complex issue and placed the responsibility entirely on young people—without giving them the tools, support, or context they need to make healthy decisions. Today, prevention looks very different. Modern, evidence-based youth substance use prevention recognizes that substance use is influenced by relationships, environments, m

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