Factsheets

Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma

Children's Bureau/Child Welfare Information Gateway, November 2014 This factsheet discusses the nature of trauma, its effects on children and youth, and ways to help your child. By increasing your understanding of trauma, you can help support your child’s healing,...

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...

Marijuana: Facts for Teens

National Institute on Drug Abuse, May 2015 Information/facts on how marijuana affects the body for teens.

Partners for Success

Youth Marijuana Use Prevention Initiative, 2015 In 2014, Citizens and Students Together (CAST) received funding from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to implement the Partners for Success program in collaboration with the town of...

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) / E-Cigarette Fact Sheet

Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), more commonly known as e-cigarettes, are growing in popularity among adults as well as youth.  Largely unregulated, heavily marketed and easily accessible, these products may entice...

Marijuana Factsheet

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc., November 2014