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Substance Use and Mental Health in Rhode Island (2013): A State Epidemiological Profile
May 2014
Data Resources
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, 2013 The purpose of this profile is to inform and assist in data-driven state- and community-level planning and decision-making processes
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
May 2014
Data Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse This website includes facts and statistics on substance use in America from
Monitoring the Future Survey Results
May 2014
Data Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse & Monitoring the Future, 2013 The results of this survey are encouraging due to the declining drug use among high school teens; however, concerns remain
Molly Fact Sheet
May 2014
Factsheets
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet provides information about the recent use of “molly” in youth populations including: its street names, dangers, and prevention
Exploring Social Determinants of Health that Impact Teen Pregnancy
May 2014
Data Resources
Office of Adolescent Health, 2012 This document aims to: develop a shared understanding about health equity and related concepts; explore the literature that exists to support a holistic approach to
Rhode Island Drug Disposal Sites
May 2014
Publications
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) List of permanent prescription drug disposal sites throughout the state of RI. Updated April
Centers for Disease Control: Youth and Tobacco Use Data
May 2014
Data Resources
CDC provides information on current estimates, associated factors, and prevention activities for reducing youth tobacco
Centers for Disease Control: Health and Academic Achievement Data and Statistics
May 2014
Data Resources
This page provides data about the association between youth risk behaviors and student academic achievement. These data are collected through the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), administered by Centers
2014 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook
May 2014
Data Resources
The Rhode Island Foundation & United Way RI, 2014 This document is a “statistical portrait” of the status of Rhode Island’s children. The Factbook provides community level information on indicators
Prevention Acronym Dictionary
May 2014
Tools
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) List of commonly used prevention acronyms and
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