Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, & other drugs is of critical importance to the health of New Jersey's citizens & the economic stability of the state. This master plan systematically addresses the problem by setting priorities for science, social, & governmental commitment. It examines issues of addiction prevention & intervention, outlines program coordination & development priorities, focuses on planning & coordination of abuse of alcohol, tobacco, & other drugs abuse services among state departments & agencies, inventories current programs & their budgets, & explores ways to set measurable goals & evaluate the effect of current programs.
This guide focuses on partnerships that schools and communities can create to plan, fund, and implement strategies to prevent the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. It provides the conceptual framework and the practical suggestions for achieving that objective.