Youth

Know the Buzz: Middle School Edition

Southern Providence County Regional Coalition, April 2021 The Southern Providence County Regional Coalition has developed a magazine for middle schoolers to learn more about substance use prevention and mental health promotion. This resource will be distributed to...

BHDDH Treatment Locator

Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Use these links to connect to treatment resources in RI. Mental Health Treatment Locator Substance Use Treatment Locator

Drug Impaired Driving In the United States

CDC, 2020 Impaired driving happens when someone operates a vehicle while impaired by a substance like marijuana, other illicit drugs, some prescribed or over the counter medicines, or alcohol. Over 12 million Americans reported driving under the influence of marijuana...

RI Good Samaritan Law Factsheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, December 2020 View this factsheet to learn more about protections against prosecution for anyone experiencing an overdose or anyone who calls 9-1-1 for a person experiencing an overdose.

Bradley Online Learning

Lifespan, 2020 Bradley Online Learning offers computer-based continuing education for professionals in a variety of disciplines, including psychologists, social workers, certified counselors, physicians, nurses, speech/language and occupational therapists, and...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SAMHSA, 2020 SAMHSA recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing the following guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner...

Electronic Cigarettes

CDC, 2020 Get the facts about electronic cigarettes, their health effects and the risks of using e-cigarettes. Click here to access this resource.    

Three Surprising Risks From Vaping

National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020 We’ve described the risks of vaping (using e-cigarettes like JUUL). Recently, we talked with a scientific expert on vaping and learned some other ways that it could harm a person’s health. We asked Dr. Kevin Walton—Chief of...

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids

SAMHSA, 2019  This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of opioid use. The fact sheet helps to dispel common myths about opioids. Access sources cited in this fact sheet Click here to access this...