The Journal of Adolescent Health has published a supplemental journal on adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention. There is free access to all of the articles.
Substance Use Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
Recovery Support Line Now Available 24/7
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, March 16, 2017 The State’s dedicated recovery support phone line – 401-942-STOP (7867) –now connects Rhode Islanders with treatment and recovery supports at any time, day or night, 365 days...
Five Agencies Named as Regional Prevention Task Forces
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), February, 2017 The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) has made awards to create five Regional...
Association Between The Real Cost Media Campaign and Smoking Initiation Among Youths
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2017 In the United States, approximately 900,000 youths smoke their first cigarette each year (1). Health communication interventions are evidence-based strategies for preventing the initiation of tobacco use,...
Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth & Young Adults
U.S. Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration, 2017 This publication gives you everything you need to know about marijuana, from the long term effects on your brain, to whether or not it's still considered a "gateway drug."
Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2017 The Journal of Adolescent Health is a multidisciplinary scientific Journal, which seeks to publish new research findings in the field of Adolescent Medicine and Health ranging from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to...
Counseling Parents and Teens About Marijuana Use in the Era of Legalization of Marijuana
Pediatrics, AAP Publications, February 2017 Many states have recently made significant changes to their legislation making recreational and/or medical marijuana use by adults legal. Although these laws, for the most part, have not targeted the adolescent population,...
Fentanyl – Helpline Info
Fentanyl - Helpline Information
Social Determinants and Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Exploring the Role of Nontraditional Partnerships
Health Promotion Practice, 2016 Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) that influence teen pregnancy is paramount to eliminating disparities and achieving health equity. Expanding prevention efforts from purely individual behavior change to improving the...
The Very High Cost of Smoking Cigarettes (Finance Worksheet)
This worksheet helps smokers on how smoking affects their budget.