Please join Will Jones III, MPA, SAM Communications & Community Outreach Associate, exclusive part two in our webinar series on the intersection of marijuana legalization and social justice. Big Pot's army of lobbyists argue that marijuana legalization will alleviate...
Events
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Virtual Support Group
There are over 13,900 grandparents raising grandchildren impacted by Substance Use Disorder, and no one should have to feel that they are alone. Grands Flourish is offering a free virtual support group for grandparents raising grandchildren to share stories and...
Kent County Prevention Coalition Monthly Meeting
Contact Kathy Sullivan at ksullivan@risas.org for more information.
Overdose Awareness Day
Local grocery stores will distribute Narcan to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic. Contact Kathy Sullivan at ksullivan@risas.org for more information.
RI’s Recovery Friendly Workplace
“There are 25 million Americans in recovery from addiction. People in recovery are employees and customers” Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW’s) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work...
Mayor Elorza’s Substance Abuse Prevention Council Meeting
This meeting will take place through Zoom. For more information, contact the Region 3 Coordinator, Obed Papp at opapp@providenceri.gov
The New England ADA, Addiction, Recovery and Employment Workshop during COVID-19 – Part 2
This session will also introduce how the ADA applies to addiction in three phases of employment: pre offer, post offer, and employment. These differences will be illustrated with scenarios about alcohol, opioids, cocaine and marijuana. Register here.
The New England ADA, Addiction and Recovery Workshop during COVID-19 – Part 1
This includes people with alcohol use disorder and substance use disorders. These differences will be illustrated with scenarios about alcohol, opioids, cocaine and marijuana. People with addiction are people with disabilities, too. Learn about civil rights and...
Strategies for Effectively Engaging Individuals Impacted by Complex Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, & Personality Disturbances
This one-day, interactive workshop will provide participants with an overview of evidenced-based treatment principles and emerging best-practices for the treatment of individuals with histories of trauma and co-occurring substance use and personality disorders....
Medical Marijuana – Myths and Reality
This training will explore the current state of recreational and medical use of cannabis in order for participants to learn about how cannabis works in the body for medical issues, safety issues related to cannabis use, and how the medical marijuana system is...