Name: NASA Community Training
Start: 2025-09-18T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-18T14:00:00-04:00
Location: NineStar Connect

Come join national trainer KYM LAUBE to hear how prevention and treatment can work together and how to address youth polysubstance use.
About this Event

If Prevention and Recovery, Just Sat Down for a Cup of Coffee! Prevention, harm reduction, and recovery may seem like opposing approaches, but they share the common goal of reducing harm and building healthier communities.When we break down silos and collaborate rather than drawing lines in the sand, wecreate meaningful resources, reduce triggers for those in treatment and recovery,and delay the onset of use for youth.

Understanding and Preventing Polysubstance Use Among Youth:Strategies for a Healthier Future. Polysubstance use among youth—combining or alternating multiple substances—presents unique and complex challenges for prevention and intervention efforts.This workshop dives into the multifaceted factors driving youth toward polysubstance use, including social pressures, mental health struggles, andevolving trends in substance availability. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the risks and patterns associated with this behavior, as well as its impact on developing brains and long-term outcomes.