UN Office on Drugs and Crime and World Health Organization, 2013 This discussion paper outlines the facts about opioid overdose (responsible for 70000 to 100,000 deaths worldwide each year), the actions that can be taken to prevent and treat (reverse) opioid overdose...
Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
Evaluation 101: The Fundamentals of Coalition Evaluation
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America The introductory webinar “Evaluation 101: The Fundamentals of Coalition Evaluation,” provides coalition leaders and members with a critical framework for learning the basics of coalition evaluation and the ways in which...
Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs-2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014 This evidence-based guide help states plan and establish effective tobacco control programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use. This document updates Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs—2007. This...
Tobacco 101 Tutorial
Centers for Technical Assistance and Training, Emory University Tobacco 101 is a self-guided, web-based tutorial that provides the information and resources necessary to understand why tobacco use is considered the #1 preventable cause of death in the US, as well as...
Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. Michael Fiori's presentation slides: provide an overview of the similarities and differences in adolescent and adult substance abuse and the implications for treatment. Risk factors for substance abuse and...
Preventing Underage Drinking Webinar Series
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) hosted a series of webinars throughout 2013 on underage drinking. These webinars feature national leaders and experts discussing the extent and nature of the problem, lessons from...
Prevention Status Report 2013: Tobacco Use, RI
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014 This report highlights the status of select policies and practices that can help Rhode Island prevent or reduce smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. These policies and practices include increasing state cigarette...
Prevention Status Report 2013: Prescription Drug Overdose, Rhode Island
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014 Deaths from prescription drug overdoses, particularly overdoses of prescription painkillers, have skyrocketed over the past decade. CDC and other agencies are working to identify and evaluate interventions to reduce...
Prevention Status Report 2013: Excessive Alcohol Use, Rhode Island
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014 This Prevention Status Reports highlight the status of Rhode Island policies and practices surrounding alcohol use and access, including: alcohol excise taxes, commercial host (dram shop) liability, and regulation of...
The Partnership at DrugFree.Org: Join Together (RSS)
By bringing together renowned scientists, parent, experts, and communications professionals, The Partnership at Drugfree.org translates the science of teen drug use and addiction for families. Join Together continues to deliver current substance abuse and addiction...