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Marijuana and Pregnancy
June 2019
Prevention Websites
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
June 2019
E-Learning, Prevention Websites
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
Organizing for Change Podcasts
June 2019
Presentation
Organizing for Change Podcast, May 2019 The goal of this podcast is “to equip coalitions, organization, and individuals to bring change to their community.” Click here to be directed to
Know the Risks of Marijuana
June 2019
Prevention Websites
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
May 2019
Factsheets, Prevention Websites
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.
Marijuana Use, Effects, and Public Health Implications
May 2019
Recorded Webinars/ Presentation Slides
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University & Providence VA Medical Center, 2019 Click the link to view the slides from a recent presentation delivered by Jane Merik,
Environmental Strategies to Prevent the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs
May 2019
Prevention Websites
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
May 2019
Prevention Websites
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
RIDOH Code Video
April 2019
Public Policy/Legislation
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2018 A video that highlights the innovative work of five Rhode Island municipalities that developed comprehensive overdose response plans. Watch the video
Assessing and Addressing Opioid Use Disorder
April 2019
E-Learning
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October 2017 This module will cover the CDC-recommended options for assessing and addressing opioid use disorder (OUD). The goal of this training is to
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