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This presentation is about the role of community and environment in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. The presentation will draw on the lived experiences of people who use drugs, the scientific literature about place and substance use, and the advice of recovery leaders from around the country. Also presented are community resources that can support prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorder.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will:

1. Understand the importance of community for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery;
2. Ability to find community-based resources and relevant information to reduce substance-related harms.

Dr. Shawn Dorius, PhD
Professor of Sociology and Demography, Iowa State University

Bio: Dr. Dorius’s research combines social demography, community studies, and computational social science. He’s passionate about translating social science data into practical solutions that improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities, especially in rural areas. His work focuses on understanding both the people and the places that make up these communities. By bridging applied social demography, rural health policy, and computational methods, he collaborates on projects that develop innovative tools and solutions to local challenges. Dr. Dorius teaches courses on social demography, community sociology, and social innovation. He also mentors undergraduate interns, graduate students, and new professionals, and occasionally lectures at data science training programs.