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....
Events
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...
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour public education program designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who...
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour public education program designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who...
When Death Impacts Your Community: Helping Children Heal
Schools and communities encounter deaths that have a significant impact on their children and teens: the death of a parent, a friend, a sibling, a staff member. Death brings a level of trauma that is difficult to navigate, whether the result of an illness, a suicide...
Becoming Visible
This workshop is designed to increase an understanding of the LGBTQAI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and Asexual) communities. Learning Outcomes will include: 1. Increased knowledge of, and definitions regarding, lesbian, gay,...
State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder
The current opioid epidemic is driving a heightened focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment for pregnant and parenting women, who have unique needs and face unique challenges. However, gaps in care often remain, particularly during the...