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Marijuana and Pregnancy

SAMHSA, 2019 Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to a baby’s health and cause many serious problems, including stillbirth, preterm birth, and growth and development issues. This web page

Marijuana IQ Quiz

SAMHSA, 2019 How much do you really know about the effects and risks of marijuana? You might be surprised. Take this quiz to test your marijuana IQ. Click here to

Know the Risks of Marijuana

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, May 2019 Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal

Tips for Teens Series

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019 SAMHSA’s “Tips for Teens” series, specifically designed for teens, addresses the risks, statistics, and myths about various substances that teens may use.

Environmental Strategies to Prevent the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs

Education Development Center, 2018 Environmental Prevention Strategies (EPS) are population-based interventions that change the context in which individuals make decisions.1 EPS are important because they have the potential to alter the

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, 2018 The purpose of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, and provide

CDC Opioid Overdose Homepage

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 The CDC is committed to an opioid overdose prevention approach that protects the public’s health and prevents opioid overdose deaths. On this homepage,

Online Teen Safety Guide

National Home Security Alliance, 2019 The online world offers a wealth of resources for education, entertainment, and connection with other people. Unfortunately, the internet also poses new dangers, and those

RI PREVCON 2019 – Cessation Resources in Rhode Island

Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2019 This handout was used as part of an RI PREVCON 2019 session titled Combating the Latest Trends in Tobacco. The resources provided are proven effective to

Tobacco Use Prevention Resources

Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, 2018 This list highlights no-cost and low-cost resources that may be downloaded, printed, and/or ordered. It also lists free trainings,