Washington State Prevention Research Subcommittee (PRSC), November 2020 Across the State of Washington, individuals, families, communities, and health care systems are struggling to cope with substance use, misuse, and substance use disorders. Fortunately, we have...
Resources
State of Tobacco Control 2020
The American Lung Association, 2020 The 18th annual American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report evaluates states and the federal government on actions taken to eliminate the nation’s leading cause of preventable death — tobacco use — and save lives...
Cannabis Use Among Drivers in Fatal Crashes in Washington State Before and After Legalization – 2020 Research Brief
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, January 2020 Washington State Initiative 502 (I-502), effective Dec. 6, 2012, legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis for recreational use by adults aged 21 years and older. It also included a prohibition against driving...
Supporting Oklahoma Primary Care Practices to Prevent Substance Use Disorder, Overdose, and Suicide Deaths
Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Improvement Cooperative, November 2019 This presentation was delivered at the Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Care through the Lens of Prevention conference.
Preventing a Bad Trip: Marijuana Related injury in the Era of Retail Pot
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment A report about marijuana related injuries by Rebecca Hebner, MPH.
State of Tobacco Control 2015
American Lung Association, 2015 This report grades states and the federal government on key policies that can help prevent the death and disease caused by tobacco use.
CD Summary: Marijuana Use in Oregon: What We Know and What We Don’t
Oregon Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority, 2014
It Matters
The It Matters website and related educational campaigns are sponsored by Kansas Behavioral Health Services, which helps communities understand the extent and cause of substance abuse problems and take action to reduce and prevent them. Site offers customizable ads...
After medical legalization, what are the costs of getting high?
PBS NewsHour, 2014
Parent Power
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services As a parent, you have a huge influence on your child’s decisions. It’s a fact—children whose parents talk to them about the risks of alcohol and other drugs are much less likely to use them. Your kids may...