An acknowledged opioid epidemic exists in Rhode Island and throughout the country. This training is intended to increase the participants’ knowledge regarding causes, impact, and current evidence around opioid addiction and will provide information about available...
Events
Care of Older Adults with Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders
Despite the recent and continuing growth in prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) in nursing homes, and the implications of mental health and SUDs on physical health, healthcare utilization and quality, the workforce has not kept pace with...
The ICRC-S Webinar Series: Preventing Suicide through Social Connectedness
In this webinar, Kim Van Orden, PhD, from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide at the University of Rochester, will discuss the state of the science on social connectedness as an intervention target to prevent suicide. She will discuss current challenges...
Vigil for Victims of Drunk Driving
The members of SADD at The Prout School invite you to participate in a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of drunk driving. Click here to view the video invitation. Please email Kelly Moniz at kellymoniz0422@gmail.com to let the group know if you will attend and...
ONLINE COURSE – Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners
As a substance misuse prevention professional, we regularly face situations that require us to make ethical decisions. Often it is clear how to act ethically; sometimes it is not. This moderated online course explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of...
WEBINAR – “Synthetic Marijuana:” What Is It, Why Is It Dangerous, and How Can We Prevent Youth from Using It?
Synthetic cannabinoids, misleadingly called “synthetic marijuana” are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices....
World AIDS Day – 30th Anniversary Commemoration
Please join the Rhode Island HIV/STI Coalition in celebrating the 30th anniversary Commemoration of the World AIDS Day!
The Efficacy of Art Therapy in Various Levels of Treatment
This presentation explores the use of art therapy assessment and targeted interventions, with a review of case studies across varying diagnosis and levels of treatment within a child and adolescent hospital. Children have been observed to manifest their symptoms in...
Talking Sex, Puberty, and Relationships: A Resource for Parents
Learn how to become your kid's go-to resource for advice on sex, puberty, relationships, and staying healthy. This event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be provided. For more information or to register, contact: Brittany Huffman...
Smart Approaches to Marijuana Summit
Don't miss the 6th Annual SAM Summit, once again taking place in conjunction with the National RxDrug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA on April 25, 2019. SAM is proud to announce that US Attorney Bob Troyer, District of Colorado, has just been added as the...