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Prescription Drug Misuse Among Teens Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet describes the growing issue of prescription drug use amongst teenagers, an emerging issue -as only marijuana has higher rates of

Spice or Synthetic Marijuana Basics Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet provides information about synthetic marijuana, from its alternative slang names to its associated health

Prescription Drug Misuse Among Older Adults Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet outlines the details surrounding prescription drug misuse in older adults–from specific medications, tendencies, health risks, and

Rhode Island Child Death Review Team: Youth Suicide Issue Brief

Rhode Island Department of Health, 2011 This document presents findings regarding youth suicide in Rhode Island in order to inform statewide prevention

Marijuana Basics Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet provides a basic background on the common uses, alternative names, and health risks associated with

LGBTQ Youth and Substance Abuse Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This fact sheet highlights that the incidence and prevalence of substance abuse is much higher in the LGBTQ youth population and offers tailored prevention

Prevention Basics Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This fact sheet outlines the purpose of prevention: to stop the onset of destructive, high risk behaviors, while promoting positive, productive, and healthy lifestyle

Marijuana Fact Sheet

National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors, 2012 This fact sheet provides basic information about marijuana use including: number of users, addictive properties, health effects, economic effects, and prevention, treatment,