Connecticut’s substance use primary prevention resource assessment and interactive map initiative

Abstract Objectives: Connecticut consistently reports higher rates of alcohol and cannabis use than national averages. To inform equitable and data-driven prevention planning, this study assessed statewide substance use primary prevention resources and developed an interactive map to visualize and optimize prevention capacity across the state. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: Surveys of Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs) and Local Prevention Councils (LPCs) assessed prevention strategies, funding sources, target populations, and implementation settings. Data were supplemented with web searches