Recent (April 2026) paper on the impact of cannabis on neurocognitive development among adolescents. Access the resource here.
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Talking to Teens about Cannabis
This guide, developed by PTTC, provides guidance on having conversations with teens and youth about cannabis. The guide focuses on self-reflection and draws on evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing. Learn more and access the guide here.
Cannabis Use Disorders in Adults and Teens
Cannabis use in young people: A growing concern fueled by high-potency pot. Learn more here from Psychology Today.
Brain Shrinkage Alert: Cannabis Use in Youth Linked to Structural Brain Changes
Researchers at University of Montreal have discovered that adolescent cannabis use might lead to the cerebral cortex’s thinning. Learn more here.
Data Brief: Youth and Young Adult Marijuana Use In Rhode Island
BHDDH, September 2023 Although now legal in Rhode Island, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the U.S., particularly among youth (aged 12-17) and young adults (aged 18-25). While cannabis can have a variety of health benefits when medically used,...
Cannabis Conversations: A Toolkit for Communities with a Harm Reduction Lens
New England PTTC, November 2022 Cannabis Conversations: A Toolkit for Communities with a Harm Reduction Lens is intended to prepare prevention specialists and communities to have effective conversations around cannabis use. This toolkit aims to provide...
Journal Article: Association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia stronger in young males than in females
This journal article examines how young males might be particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis on schizophrenia. Previous research suggests an increase in schizophrenia population attributable risk fraction (PARF) for cannabis use disorder (CUD). However,...
FDA Drug Topics: Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products – For Healthcare Practitioners
FDA’s Division of Drug Information in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is excited to present a series of educational webinars targeting the needs of all health care professionals and students, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses,...
2022 Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) Report
BHDDH, RIDOH, and RIDE, March 2023 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a collaboration among the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (RI BHDDH), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Rhode...
RIPRC’s Psychopharmacology Training
The RIPRC, September 2022 This is a recording of the RIPRC's Psychopharmacology Training: Psychotropic Medications for Youth and the Interactions with Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana. This training was presented by Dr. Hayden Center on September 15th, 2022....