Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain: Research-based information on drinking and its impact As adolescents mature, they undergo complex developmental changes, especially in their brains. The widespread changes in the organization and functioning of the brain bring about...
Resources
CollegeAIM Booklet for Planning Alcohol Interventions
CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix CollegeAIM is an easy-to-use and comprehensive booklet and website to help schools identify effective alcohol interventions. While there are numerous options for addressing alcohol issues, they are not all equally...
College Drinking Prevention
College Drinking: Changing the Culture Comprehensive research-based information on issues related to underage drinking and binge drinking among college students. Educators, administrators, and families can find helpful information to ease first year students through...
College Alcohol Policies
College Alcohol Policies: NIAAA College Alcohol Policies Directory This interactive directory provides links to school alcohol policies from thousands of U.S. colleges. The information is grouped by state and has links to individual institutions. View the resource...
Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18 to 25
Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18-25: Prevalence of Alcohol Use Information and data on alcohol use among emerging adults. This resource highlights patterns of drinking and the consequences of alcohol use. View the resource here.
Alcohol’s Effects on the Body
Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Research-based information on drinking and its impact Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Alcohol-associated organ damage can impact the body in many ways. This NIH resource is...
Answering the Call: Veterans Affairs
Answering the Call: If you have a phone, you can help a Veteran in crisis A simple phone call can help a Veteran in crisis, whose emotional struggles and health challenges may lead to thoughts of suicide. Talking with a Veteran in crisis may seem daunting, but your...
THREE HOUR SELF-PACED ETHICS COURSE
Individuals who only need a 3-hour ethics course for certification renewal are encouraged to enroll in the self-paced online course. All courses | Home (healtheknowledge.org) Select "Ethics in Prevention Foundations: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention...
Rhode Island Orientation Guide for Regional Prevention Task Forces
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, June 2024 The Rhode Island Orientation Guide for Regional Prevention Task Forces was designed as a basic reference for Municipal and Regional Prevention Task Force coordinators, members and staff, especially those who may be...
Tobacco Training Modules
Rhode Island has mandatory training for tobacco sales. In order to stay in compliance, the training modules are listed below and must be completed by those who hold the license to sell tobacco, and the employees of the establishments. There are two modules- license...