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Prevention

Preventing substance misuse and problem gambling

The lives of Iowans are positively impacted when communities support prevention services. By working with HHS-funded agencies and coalitions to explore opportunities for prevention services, the onset of substance misuse and/or problem gambling behaviors can be greatly reduced.

Substance Use Prevention Resources with Iowa HHS

Iowa's Prescription Monitoring Program can help you safely prescribe opioids and other controlled substances

 Your Life Iowa Resource Center

View and download Iowa HHS media campaign materials that seek to build awareness of substance misuse and/or gambling related problems and behaviors. 

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  Best Practices

Experts in prevention work toward becoming Certified Prevention Specialists to enhance their professional knowledge.

Best Practices

Download Materials

Download digital materials or request print items for talking to patients about Your Life Iowa and concerns about alcohol, substance use and more.  

Resource Center

  Training

View recorded webinars on substance misuse, suicide and problem gambling. 

Training

Find local prevention resources

Prevention specialists, serving all 99 counties in Iowa, work collaboratively to provide the most current information specific to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and problem gambling.

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Interested in training?

Training opportunities are provided year-round to assist professionals and the public in increasing prevention activities in their communities.

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Contact a prevention professional

Fill out a simple contact form and a professional will reach out to you.

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