Alexandra Plante
Senior Advisor, Substance Use Disorder in the Strategy and Growth Office, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The Latest from Alexandra Plante
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Prevention Isn’t What It Used to Be, and That’s ProgressMay 19, 2025
Substance use prevention has changed. Gone are the days of simplistic “Just Say No” campaigns and school assemblies that failed to address real-world challenges. Prevention today is more dynamic, personal and grounded in science, identity and lived experience. It is about equipping youth, not just warning them. Prevention now celebrates…
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Quitting Is Strength: Changing the Narrative on Tobacco Use in the MilitaryMay 6, 2025
What if the greatest threat to our veterans’ health isn’t on the battlefield, but in their pockets?For decades, tobacco companies worked hard to associate their products with military service. They handed out free cigarettes to troops during wartime. They sponsored events on military bases. They sold products at steep discounts…
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Unseen Battles, Unmatched Resolve: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Law EnforcementApr 8, 2025
Behind the badge, many officers are quietly navigating the realities of substance use disorder (SUD) — a deeply human response to prolonged exposure to danger, high-stakes decision-making, and a culture that discourages vulnerability as a form of strength.The bullet proof vest most officers wear will save their life, but not…