Education Development Center Issues Commentary: Substance Misuse Prevention Has an Age Problem
April 07, 2026
April 07, 2026
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 7 -- The Education Development Center issued the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by Maria Valenti, senior research scientist and behavioral health expert:
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Substance Misuse Prevention Has an Age Problem
Substance misuse prevention is often associated with youth and young adults. This makes some sense, as early prevention remains essential, but the narrow focus overlooks a growing and increasingly vulnerable populati . . .
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Substance Misuse Prevention Has an Age Problem
Substance misuse prevention is often associated with youth and young adults. This makes some sense, as early prevention remains essential, but the narrow focus overlooks a growing and increasingly vulnerable populati . . .