This resource, created by the New England PTTC and Maine Prevention Workforce Development Workgroup, aims to support new preventionists entering the field. Access the resource here.
Resources
New England PTTC – 2025 Introduction
This short video describes the role of PTTC in providing training and technical assistance opportunities for substance misuse prevention and treatment professionals in New England. Watch the video here.
SAMHSA 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
SAMHSA recently released their report and accompanying infographic from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey samples the general population, 12 and older, on the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and other health-related...
October Prevention Month Promotional Materials
October is Substance Use Prevention Month and this year the theme is “Telling the Prevention Story.” SAMHSA has developed a toolkit with promotional materials for Prevention Providers including social media templates, flyers, and slide decks. Learn more about...
“A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention” E-book
The Prevention Training & Technical Assistance Service Center has created a complete parent eBook providing information on opioids, data and statistics of use and also how to have conversations with your child at different life stages. Access this resource here.
Getting the Facts About Underage Drinking
Getting the Facts About Underage Drinking: Underage drinking statistics Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth and can cause them enormous health and safety risks. The...
Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use
Alcohol affects people differently at different stages of life—for children and adolescents, alcohol can interfere with normal brain development. Understanding parental influence on children through conscious and unconscious efforts, as well as when and how to talk...
Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol – Parents
Make a Difference Booklet: Talk to your child about alcohol Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime, to be involved in alcohol-related traffic crashes, and to have serious school-related problems. You have more influence on your child’s values...
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...