PCN 501 Week 7 Benchmark Assignment – Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

In a 500-750 word paper, examine at least two substance abuse prevention programs in the United States.

 

Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Make sure you choose prevention programs and not intervention programs.

 

Your paper must include the following for each program:

 Description of the programThe goals of the programHow it is fundedHow it is marketedResearch that indicates the effectiveness of each programAn analysis of how government policy may enhance or hinder the program’s effectiveness

Include at least four scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Out of the four, a minimum of one scholarly resource should be referenced for each prevention program.

 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.