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 about the persistently high rates of marijuana and non-medical prescription...
Prescription Drugs
Rhode Island Drug Disposal Sites
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) List of permanent prescription drug disposal sites throughout the state of RI. Updated April 2014.
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Recommendations for Schools (2012-2013)
New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment This document includes information and suggestions for a range of possible policy components, from philosophy statements, commitments to professional development and...
Prescription Drug Misuse Among Teens Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet describes the growing issue of prescription drug use amongst teenagers, an emerging issue -as only marijuana has higher rates of use.
Prescription Drug Abuse: Strategies to Stop the Epidemic 2013, Rhode Island Brief
Trust for America’s Health, 2013 This brief reviews a range of national recommendations and examines a set of 10 indicators of strategies being used in states to help curb the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The brief also reviews state rates and trends related to...
Rhode Island Department of Education Comprehensive Health Instructional Outcomes
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2003, 2012 This document complements the Rhode Island Health Education Framework. It is intended for use by those involved in K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum development at the district and...
Prescription Drug Misuse Among Older Adults Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet outlines the details surrounding prescription drug misuse in older adults--from specific medications, tendencies, health risks, and prevention.
2013 RI Middle School Health-Risks Summary Report
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 16 health-risk indicators for RI public middle school (MS) students as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and programs...
Prevention Basics Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This fact sheet outlines the purpose of prevention: to stop the onset of destructive, high risk behaviors, while promoting positive, productive, and healthy lifestyle choices with a focus on building individual and...
2013 RI High School Health-Risks Summary Report
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 21 health-risk indicators for RI public high school students (grades 9-12) as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and...