The announcement of the 2024 Impact Prize winner by the SSA highlights exceptional contributions to tackling addiction, yet underscores the critical need for stronger preventive policies. This accolade celebrates significant achievements in recovery and intervention, but it also brings to light the glaring deficiencies in our current approach to addiction prevention. Recognising such impactful work is vital, but prioritising prevention over legalisation remains the most effective strategy to combat substance abuse.

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