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HEROIN Booklet

Chariho, 2016 In 2015 , 1 in 20 adolescents and adults – 12 million people – used prescription pain medication when it was not prescribed for them or only for the feeling it caused. While many believe these drugs are not dangerous because they can be prescribed by a...

2016 Mental Health Resource Guide – City of Providence

The Mayor’s Substance Abuse Prevention Council (MSAPC), 2016 The Mayor’s Substance Abuse Prevention Council (MSAPC) is the lead drug and alcohol prevention voice and policy making body for the City of Providence. The vibrant and diverse Council is made up of more than...

The Pulse: Bringing Mental Health Care To Kids In School

Rhode Island Public Radio, October 20, 2016 Accessing mental health care can be tough for kids in Rhode Island. There’s a shortage of practitioners and programs and a growing need for care. This week on The Pulse, we explore how schools and communities are bridging...

Teen’s Summer: More Freedom, More Relaxation, More Risks

Tiverton Prevention Coalotion, June 2016 Coalition News is a free e-newsletter published monthly by The Coalition to keep the community informed about prevention initiatives in Tiverton. We'll keep you up to date about underage alcohol and substance abuse in Tiverton,...

Prom PSA

SK Partnership for Prevention, May 19, 2016 Prom PSA video clip

For Parents By Kids

Warren Prevention Coalition What we know about elementary school students: -They are faced with many difficult decisions - They need decision making and problem solving skills to help them make good choices - They need good self-esteem to help fight negative peer...