Recent (April 2026) paper on the impact of cannabis on neurocognitive development among adolescents. Access the resource here.
Publications
Health-Promoting Relationships Paradigm Toolkit
This toolkit focuses on cultivating protective beliefs in youth ages 11-18. There is content specific to families, educators, coalitions, justice-involved professionals, coaches, and healthcare professionals. Access the toolkit here.
Talking to Teens about Cannabis
This guide, developed by PTTC, provides guidance on having conversations with teens and youth about cannabis. The guide focuses on self-reflection and draws on evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing. Learn more and access the guide here.
Visualizing Community: A Community Asset Mapping Graphic Handbook
This handbook, developed by PTTC, aims to support organizations and community groups in identifying and navigating existing community asset including their distribution in the community/region. Users of this handbook will also learn tips to highlight community voices...
Beyond School & Home: A Study of Third Spaces for Teens in New England’s Rural Counties
This resource, developed by PTTC, highlights types of third spaces for youth where they can build community, be creative, and engage in personal wellness outside of school and their homes. Access the resource and learn more here.
New England Prevention Specialist – Onboarding and Orientation Roadmap
This resource, created by the New England PTTC and Maine Prevention Workforce Development Workgroup, aims to support new preventionists entering the field. Access the resource here.
SAMHSA 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
SAMHSA recently released their report and accompanying infographic from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey samples the general population, 12 and older, on the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and other health-related...
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis. Increasingly, kids are replacing sleep with using their devices. Read more here.
Cannabis Use Disorders in Adults and Teens
Cannabis use in young people: A growing concern fueled by high-potency pot. Learn more here from Psychology Today.
RI’s Flavored Vape Ban Updates
RI's flavored vape ban survives legal challenge for now. Here's what to know. Learn more here.