SAMHSA, 2019 Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to a baby’s health and cause many serious problems, including stillbirth, preterm birth, and growth and development issues. This web page provides information on the health risks of marijuana use during...
Prevention Websites
Marijuana IQ Quiz
SAMHSA, 2019 How much do you really know about the effects and risks of marijuana? You might be surprised. Take this quiz to test your marijuana IQ. Click here to view the resource.
Know the Risks of Marijuana
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, May 2019 Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult...
Tips for Teens Series
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019 SAMHSA's "Tips for Teens" series, specifically designed for teens, addresses the risks, statistics, and myths about various substances that teens may use. Click here to access the series.
Environmental Strategies to Prevent the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs
Education Development Center, 2018 Environmental Prevention Strategies (EPS) are population-based interventions that change the context in which individuals make decisions.1 EPS are important because they have the potential to alter the environment in such a way as to...
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, 2018 The purpose of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, and provide training and technical assistance...
CDC Opioid Overdose Homepage
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 The CDC is committed to an opioid overdose prevention approach that protects the public’s health and prevents opioid overdose deaths. On this homepage, you will find a multitude of opioid overdose prevention resources...
Online Teen Safety Guide
National Home Security Alliance, 2019 The online world offers a wealth of resources for education, entertainment, and connection with other people. Unfortunately, the internet also poses new dangers, and those dangers threaten teens especially. This guide provides the...
RI PREVCON 2019 – Cessation Resources in Rhode Island
Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2019 This handout was used as part of an RI PREVCON 2019 session titled Combating the Latest Trends in Tobacco. The resources provided are proven effective to help you quit smoking traditional tobacco products as well as e-cigarettes and...
Tobacco Use Prevention Resources
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, 2018 This list highlights no-cost and low-cost resources that may be downloaded, printed, and/or ordered. It also lists free trainings, curricula, and grant-funded activities from...