Augusta University has been funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to conduct an Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Project (ASAPP) in collaboration with local, regional and statewide partners.
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OUR PREVENTION TEAM
MARTHA TINGEN, PHD, RN, FAAN
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Matt Humphries, MS, CCRP
PROJECT MANAGER
Amy Szoka
Kiana Williams
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Julia Turnbow
PROJECT MANAGER
Lindsay Mangrum
PROJECT COORDINATOR
CORE INITIATIVES OF THE AUGUSTA PREVENTION PROJECT
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Project
A five-year grant from DBHDD that aims to 1) Reduce the early onset of alcohol use among youth (9-20 yr olds) and 2) Reduce the early onset of electronic nicotine delivery systems (electronic cigarettes) use among youth (9-20 yr olds). The project utilizes a Positive Social Norms environmental approach to educate the community and an individual level strategy to work families using the Strengthening Families Program. Learn More >>>
2
State Targeted Response – Strategic Prevention Framework for Opioids
A three-year grant from DBHDD to reduce the misuse and abuse of opioids using several strategies including an awareness campaign, a physician prescriber course, and Lock.Monitor.TakeBack initiatives. Learn More >>>
3
Strategic Prevention Framework – Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse
A 5-year grant from DBHDD to reduce prescription drug misuse in youth. A media campaign and school-based curricula will be utilized. Learn More >>>
AREA SERVED BY THE AUGUSTA PREVENTION PROJECT
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Phone:
706-721-8418
Mailing Address:
Augusta University
1499 Walton Way, HS3350
Augusta, GA 30912
