SAMHSA, 2023 This SAMHSA guide examines the types of interventions that support successful reentry for adults with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders who are leaving jail/prison. To access the guide, click here.
Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
Increasing Overdose Prevention Awareness (SAMHSA Blog)
SAMHSA, August 2023 According to the latest provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 110,000 lives were lost to overdose in the 12-months ending in March 2023, with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids as the main...
SAMHSA’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
SAMHSA, September 2023 The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to mental health and substance use–related needs after a disaster. Visit the DTAC webpage to learn more...
SAMSHA Recovery Month Toolkit
SAMHSA, August 2023 With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences. The Toolkit is a...
Back to School and Mental Health: Supporting Our Children for a Successful Year Ahead (SAMSHA Blog)
SAMHSA, August 2023 Check out this blog post from SAMHSA to access resources on wellness and encouragement and learn strategies to support children as they begin the school year. To access this post, click here.
Evidence-based Practices Series, Session 1: What are EBPs and why are they important?
The RIPRC, September 2023 This is a recording of Session 1 of Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) Series: What are EBPs and why are they important? The first session set the stage for the training series by defining evidence-based programs (EBPs) and describing why they...
RIPRC’s Underage Drinking Training: A Review of Trends and Evidence-based Solutions for Prevention Strategies
This is a recording of the RIPRC's Underage Drinking Training: A Review of Trends and Evidence-based Solutions for Prevention Strategies, present by Manu Singh-Looney on August 11th, 2023. This training provides a brief review of the most recent data on the prevalence...
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,...
Prevention Specialist Certification Exam Study Guide (Revised January 2024)
The prevention specialist is a behavioral health professional who has demonstrated competency related to alcohol, tobacco and drug use prevention, and who provides services that help individuals, families and communities to develop the capacities needed to achieve...
2022 LGBTQ+ RI Student Survey (RISS) Data Brief
BHDDH, June 2023 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a survey of middle and high school students throughout Rhode Island that examines risk and prevalence of youth substance use, mental health, bullying and violence, and school performance. The results of this...