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Prescription Drug Overdose

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, April 3rd 2015 Sometimes, the prescription becomes the problem. Each day, 44 people die from prescription opioid overdose. It’s time we all get

E-Cigarettes: Behind the Marketing

Scholastic, 2015 You may have noticed that marketing for e-cigarettes seems to be more common than advertising for tobacco cigarettes. That’s because many types of ads for tobacco products are

Impact of the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Program on Suicide Mortality

American Journal of Public Health, March 19, 2015 Objectives: We examined whether a reduction in youth suicide mortality occurred between 2007 and 2010 that could reasonably be attributed to Garrett

Longitudinal Effects of School Drug Policies on Student Marijuana Use in Washington State and Victoria, Australia

American Journal of Public Health, March 19, 2015 Objectives: We examined the longitudinal effect of schools’ drug policies on student marijuana use. Methods: We used data from the International Youth

New teen mental health findings in latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health

Public Health Newswire, August 18, 2014 As the new school year begins, two studies from the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health shed new light on potential

Roundtable on Obesity Solutions

The Institute of Medicine The Roundtable on Obesity Solutions presents a perspective series about disparities and inequities in physical activity. Within in the larger dialog about the role that physical

Marijuana Talk Kit: What you need to know to talk with your teen about marijuana

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Marijuana — legal or otherwise — is a hot topic. It’s more important than ever for parents to protect their kids’ health and development by addressing

KnowBullying by SAMHSA – Put the power to prevent bullying in your hand

SAMHSA, March 23-27, 2015 National Youth Violence Prevention Week—a time for students, parents, caregivers, and educators to discuss and determine effective ways to prevent or reduce youth violence, including bullying.

Chariho Task Force

Chariho Task Force Youth prevention activities around substance abuse prevention and education.

Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project (RIYSPP)

The Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project (RIYSPP) The Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project (RIYSPP) is funded by a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant. The grants are awarded to States, Native