Auto Club Group AAA, 2016 Today, impaired driving involves much more than just alcohol. It includes illegal drugs such as heroin, meth and even “bath salts.” It also includes prescription drugs, which can be abused by those with a prescription or, frequently, those...
Resources
Rhode Island Peer Recovery Specialist Certification Guide: A Study Guide for the Certification Exam (2016)
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., March 2016 The Rhode Island Peer Recovery Specialist Certification Guide: A Study Guide for the Certification Exam is a resource funded by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals...
SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH IN RHODE ISLAND (2015) – A STATE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE
Brown University School of Public Health, Center for Population Health and Clinical Epidemiology, State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), November 2015, revised February 29, 2016 This is the State Epi Profile report. The purpose of this report is to identify...
Prevention Collaboration in Action: Stories of Success and Tools to Help You Get There
SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), FEbruary 10, 2016 On February 10, SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) delivered a virtual guided tour to SAMHSA substance use prevention and mental health services...
What is The College Life Study (CLS)?
University of Maryland The College Life Study (CLS) originally was funded in July 2003. We know that many students engage in risky behaviors during college, such as drinking heavily and using illicit drugs. Some people might consider these behaviors "rites of...
MA Substance Abuse Education and Information Helpline
Health Resource in Action, 2016 Since 1997, HRiA has managed the MA Substance Abuse Education and Information Helpline on behalf of the MA Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. The Helpline is a comprehensive call center and website that...
Preventing a Bad Trip: Marijuana Related injury in the Era of Retail Pot
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment A report about marijuana related injuries by Rebecca Hebner, MPH.
A parent’s guide to preventing underage marijuana use
Seattle Children's, 2014 How does marijuana use affect adolescent health and what parents can do to help.
Partners for Success
Youth Marijuana Use Prevention Initiative, 2015 In 2014, Citizens and Students Together (CAST) received funding from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to implement the Partners for Success program in collaboration with the town of...
Marijuana!! The Truth!
Steven Crowder, 2012 This is a video about Marijuana asking people in the street about their opinion if it should be legalized.