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Not a Harmless Drug: Prevention and Treatment of Marijuana Addiction
May 2014
Data Resources, Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. Kevin Hill’s presentation slides: reviews common issues related to marijuana such as its potential to be harmful and its addiction potential. He
Dying to Try It & Don’t Have Time for Pain
May 2014
Data Resources, Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. John Femino’s presentation slides: the prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents and adults; the genetic vulnerability and risk for addiction; and public
Crossing the Cultural Divide: Working with Latino Youth and their Families
May 2014
Data Resources, Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. Lynn Hernandez’s presentation slides: a summary of national and Rhode Island data regarding alcohol and drug use and their associated risks among
Moving the Needle: Using Epidemiologic Methods, Technical Assistance, and Locally-Tailored Prevention Strategies to Achieve Sustainable State-Wide Reductions in Substance Use and Adverse Consequences
May 2014
Publications, Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides
Rhode Island State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) This presentation outlines the Rhode Island experience with the SAMSHA Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program, including discussions on how epidemiological evidence,
Health Resources in Action
May 2014
Prevention Websites, Publications, Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides, Tools
Health Resources in Action develops programs that advance public health and medical research by working with governments, communities, scientists, and nonprofit organizations. This site includes resources such as public health
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