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State of Tobacco Control 2017

American Lung Association, 2017 This national report published by the American Lung Association tracks prevention efforts across the country. It assigns grades to states according to how well they accomplish

Examination of Cumulative Effects of Early Adolescent Depression on Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder in Late Adolescence in a Community-Based Cohort

Addiction, 2017 This report discusses the prospective cohort study conducted by University of Washington researchers. It focuses on the link between depression in adolescence and likelihood of cannabis use disorder

Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide 2017 Edition

U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration, 2017 The Drugs of Abuse guide is released on a periodic basis and designed to be a reliable resource on the most

Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic: Balancing Societal and Individual Benefits and Risks of Prescription Opioid Use

National Academy of Sciences, 2017 This consensus study report discusses the benefits and potential harms of prescription opioids in contemporary society. The Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address

Beyond Bathrooms: Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Student Policies in Rhode Island

American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, June 2017 This report was developed by the ACLU of Rhode Island in response to the rescinding of the civil rights protections for

Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach for Youth across Service Sectors

Find Youth Info This brief is based on a webinar, Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach for Youth Across Service Sectors, held Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The webinar was sponsored by the

Trauma Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Critical Issues and New Directions

National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice, June 2007 Child traumatic stress occurs when children and adolescents are exposed to traumatic events or situations, and this exposure overwhelms their

The Journal of Adolescent Health

The Journal of Adolescent Health has published a supplemental journal on adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention.   There is free access to all of the

Mental Health of Transgender Youth: The Role of Family, School, and Community in Promoting Resilience

University of Minnesota – Extension, April 2017 This issue reflects a year-long process of collaborative work with research and community authors, and a strong area of interest within Minnesota communities

Association Between The Real Cost Media Campaign and Smoking Initiation Among Youths

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2017 In the United States, approximately 900,000 youths smoke their first cigarette each year (1). Health communication interventions are evidence-based strategies for preventing