U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 2020 This report was prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the general direction of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health...
Publications
Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy
SAMHSA, 2019 This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent marijuana use by pregnant women. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges,...
Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide for Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
Drug Enforcement Administration, 2019 This publication was funded by the Drug Enforcement Administration under contract number GS-10F-0406P. The content of this publication does not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Drug Enforcement...
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 2019 This article emphasizes the Surgeon Generals concerns and the importance of protecting our Nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescence and during pregnancy. Recent increases in access to marijuana and...
Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
SAMSHA, 2018 This toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Access reports for community members, prescribers, patients and...
Toolkit for Parks and Recreation Departments: Preventing Youth Substance Use and Addressing Substance Misuse
Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network, 2020 Substance use disorders are a community problem that require a community response. While it will take many sectors of the community to solve this problem, Parks and Recreation Departments (referred to as...
COVID-19 Resources for Prevention Providers
The Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we all are working to adjust to a new normal. This pandemic has presented us with numerous challenges such as transitioning to remote working, finding ways to adapt our work to...
Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, April 2020 When children and youth watch news on TV about an infectious disease outbreak, read about it in the news, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious—as much as...
Raising Healthy Teens: Coronavirus Special Edition
Kent & South County Prevention Coalitions, March 2020 It’s hard to turn on the TV or radio these days without being bombarded by news about the coronavirus outbreak. The steady stream of information can be overwhelming, creating a very stressful environment,...
Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, December 2019 This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent marijuana use by pregnant women. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best...