In this interview, Pat Seltzer, a Community Wellness Nurse at Buttonwoods Community Center & Pilgrim Senior Center, discusses prescription drug misuse and abuse among older adults.
Provider Profiles
South Kingstown Coalition: E-Cigarettes / ENDS Products Education
In this interview, Heidi Driscoll and Dave Neill discuss electronic cigarettes and the public prevention work by the South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention to educate the community about their dangers.
Underage Drinking Prevention Public Service Announcements
In this interview, Gaby Abbate, Pattie Sweet, Dana DeVerna, and Anna Meehan discuss the creation of the Rhode Island Underage Drinking Prevention Public Service Announcements.
Ponaganset High School’s Asset Building Program Sponsored by CAST
In this profile, students at Ponaganset High School discuss the integration of youth-driven, asset focused substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion.
Nancy DeNuccio: Ocean State Prevention Alliance
In this interview, Nancy DeNuccio discusses the Ocean State Prevention Alliance’s focus on marijuana legislation in Rhode Island.
Video Profile: Youth Pride, Inc.
In this video, YPI youth and staff explain what makes YPI an important and innovative organization in Rhode Island and how YPI promotes health and well-being for LGBTQ youth.
Karina Wood, Tobacco Free Rhode Island
In this interview, Karina Wood discusses Tobacco Free Rhode Island’s strategies and priorities to diminish tobacco use in Rhode Island.
Shannon Spurlock, The Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center
In this interview, Shannon Spurlock reflects on the accomplishments of the RIPRC in its first year and shares the Center’s vision for the coming years.
Lisa Carcifero and Victor Ramos, Woonsocket Prevention Coalition
Lisa Carcifero and Victor Ramos discuss the Woonsocket Prevention Coalition’s thriving community partnerships and approach to successful tobacco use prevention.
Kathy Sullivan, The BAY Team
Kathy Sullivan discusses the BAY Team’s innovative, community-based approach to marijuana and prescription drug abuse prevention.