Prevention with Purpose: A Resource for Preventing Substance Use Among Student-Athletes

Being a college athlete has its share of challenges. Injuries happen. An athlete may get less playing time than they were expecting. The stress of competing at a high level can become too much. If left unexamined, these experiences can all contribute to substance use.

Source: CampusDrugPrevention.gov (document produced by the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Department of Justice)

Campus-based prevention staff can play a significant role in ensuring that student-athletes do not turn to substance use when the going gets tough. Learn how in the latest supplement to Prevention with Purpose (external link to .pdf).

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