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Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a complex problem, affecting individuals of all ages and in all communities across the country and

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) / E-Cigarette Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), more commonly known as e-cigarettes, are growing in popularity among adults as well as youth.  Largely unregulated, heavily marketed and

Youth Speaker for Prevention

The Herren Project Chris Herren spoke with over 500,000 youth in the last 12 months and partners with governmental agencies. The Impact Speaker Series is designed to educate youth and

Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2011–2014

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), April 17, 2015 Tobacco use and addiction most often begin during youth and young adulthood. Youth use of tobacco in any form is

The Cost is Too High: Marijuana Affects Learning

The Barrington Adult Youth Team Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Poster) – Marijuana impairs a young person’s ability to concentrate and retain information. – Marijuana use is linked to poor grades and

The Cost is Too High: Marijuana Affects Driving

The Barrington Adult Youth Team Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Poster) – Marijuana causes reduced attention, reaction time and impaired ability to track objects. – Drivers who use marijuana are

The Cost is Too High: Marijuana is Addictive

The Barrington Adult Youth Team Against Alcohol and Drug Use (Poster) – About 1 in 6 people who start smoking marijuana in their teens will become addicted. – Marijuana is the

Levels of Chemicals in Some E-Cigarette Flavors Surpass Recommended Limits

Join Together, April 16, 2015 This article discusses excessive chemical limits in some

Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMSHA) Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a complex problem, affecting individuals of all ages and in all communities across the country and its

Children Who Sip Alcohol More Likely to Become Teens Who Get Drunk: Study Children Who Sip Alcohol More Likely to Become Teens Who Get Drunk: Study

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, April 2nd, 2015 Children who are allowed to sip alcohol are more likely to drink by the time they reach ninth grade, a new study finds. Researchers