RI Prescription Monitoring Program, 2014 This factsheet summarizes findings from the RI Prescription Monitoring Program.
Factsheets
Understand the Big Deal: How Marijuana Harms Youth Fact Sheet
Colorado Department of Education, Dr. Thustone, 2012 This fact sheet highlights how marijuana affects children and their ability to learn.
Youth at Risk: 2011 RI High School Marijuana Use & Health Risks
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2012 This brief examines differences in health risks for high school students who used marijuana or not, and whether those risks have improved or worsened over time (2007-2011).
Youth at Risk: 2011 RI High School Bullying & Health Risks
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2012 This brief examines differences in health risks for high school students who have or have not been bullied, and whether those risks have improved or worsened over time (2009-2011).
Sexual Orientation and Health Risks among RI High School Students
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2014 This Health By Numbers article highlights RI High School data from the 2011 and 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
Marijuana Facts Parents Need to Know
National Institute on Drug Abuse This Q&A style document is targeted to help parents understand how to prevent their child from using marijuana. English Version | Spanish Version
Drug Guide for Parents Chart
The Partnership at Drugfree.org This is a guide is designed to inform parents about the dangers, street names, signs of abuse, and other details regarding drug abuse.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse This is a marijuana factsheet for teenagers.
NIDA for Teens: Facts on Drugs
Website that is a resource for teenagers to learn about all of the facts and risks that are related to drug use.
Molly Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This factsheet provides information about the recent use of "molly" in youth populations including: its street names, dangers, and prevention methods.