The UMADAOPs were originally established in 1980 to aid in the prevention of alcohol misuse among African and Hispanic Americans throughout the state. The UMADAOPs are a vital force in meeting the substance misuse education, prevention, and treatment needs of African and Hispanic/Latinx Americans throughout the state of Ohio.

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Prevention strategies include providing information, education, healthy alternatives, problem identification and referral, community-based process, and environmental strategies outlined by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).