Policy Brief – Substance Abuse
Select a public health issue and write a 750-1,000 word policy brief that provides a brief summary of the issue, options to solve the issue, and the best way to solve this issue. Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:
Identify issue.
Background information – (a) Population effected; (b) Local, state or national level; and (c) Evidence about the issues supported by resources
Problem statement.
Suggestions for addressing the issue (solutions) – (a) Including necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator); and (b) Include budget or funding considerations, if applicable
Impact on the Health Care Delivery System
Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
An abstract is not required.
