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Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports

by Sarah White 1,*
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FSPH  2021 3(2):21; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
Received: 18 June 2021 / Accepted: 22 July 2021 / Published Online: 22 August 2021
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Abstract

The present study aims to explore and analyze the effectiveness of public health strategies in the prevention of substance use among athletes. With the increasing incidence of substance abuse in sports, it is crucial to develop comprehensive prevention measures to safeguard the physical and mental well-being of participants. This paper discusses various strategies employed to tackle the issue, including education and awareness campaigns, screening and early intervention, policy development, and community-based programs. It also evaluates the challenges faced by public health professionals in implementing these strategies and highlights the importance of collaboration across multiple sectors. Findings suggest that a multi-faceted approach is essential to address the complex nature of substance use in sports, emphasizing the role of ongoing research and evaluation in shaping effective prevention initiatives.

Keywords: Public Health Strategies; Substance Abuse; Sports; Prevention Initiatives; Athlete Welfare.;
Copyright: © 2021 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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White, S. (2021). Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(2), 21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White, S. Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White S. Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(2):21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White, Sarah 2021. "Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.2:21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822

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White, S. Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White S. Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(2):21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White, Sarah 2021. "Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.2:21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822
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White, S. (2021). Public Health Strategies for Preventing Substance Use in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(2), 21. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210822

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