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SUPE (Substance Use Prevention Education) is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing substance use disorders through comprehensive, evidence-based education. Operating through the platform at addicted.org/supe, SUPE delivers targeted prevention curricula designed for youth, families, educators, and communities.
Founded on the philosophy that "by educating people, we prevent the need for treatment," SUPE has achieved remarkable reach and impact. The organization has established partnerships with police departments and sheriff's offices across the United States, been recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence, and serves thousands of users through its digital platform.
SUPE's approach is multifaceted, offering age-appropriate video curricula that address substance use prevention for different developmental stages. The platform provides interactive assessments, downloadable resources, and comprehensive materials that support evidence-based prevention strategies. The educational content covers the risks of various substances, the science of addiction, protective factors, and strategies for making healthy choices.
The organization has expanded internationally with active partnerships in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire, demonstrating the universal applicability of evidence-based prevention education https://www.addicted.org/supe/our-results/kenya/. The results in Kenya are way over our expectations, says Marcel Gemme, founder of SUPE. SUPE creates multilingual resources to ensure accessibility across diverse communities.
With over 20 years of experience in the substance use field and more than 200 published articles on prevention, SUPE's leadership brings deep expertise to the critical mission of preventing addiction through education. By reaching young people, families, and communities before substance use begins, SUPE works to reduce the devastating personal, social, and economic costs of addiction while building healthier, more resilient communities nationwide and globally.