It will be when all partners do their part that these approaches will be effective. Education allows the community to be aware of the policies and laws that have been created to help reduce substance abuse. We must educate youth, parents, store and restaurant owners and their employees so that all will be on the same track. Communication through the media is another approach to provide the community with the in- formation they need to support your efforts. This information should include raising awareness of the various prevention programs occurring throughout the community as well as messages that appeal to the youth of the community and work toward a no-use message from all areas of the community.
Collaboration is the key to all successful prevention efforts.
Col- laboration, partnerships or coalitions allow communities to link the resources they need to provide a comprehensive prevention effort. Coalitions can follow a strategic plan to make sure all the components of prevention are being implemented. Members Can be working together to provide a bigger, more impacting effort. Collaboration helps communities use various strategies and methods. The community needs to take an active, organized approach.