Scope of Practice is a podcast series hosted by Jeffrey Quamme. Through this series, Jeffrey shares conversations with subject matter experts, journalists, individuals in recovery, practitioners, educators, and others with a direct connection to the field of addiction...
Resources
Podcast – The Prevention Space: Clarifying the Role of Professionals in the Workforce
Scope of Practice Podcast, 2021 Podcast hosts talk with Sandra DelSesto (RI), a national leader in the development of the role delineation and training for prevention professionals, and Scott Gagnon, Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center...
Recorded Webinar – Power Prism 101: Effective Advocacy for Community Change
The RIPRC and The American Heart Association, August 2021 This is a recording of the RIPRC's Power Prism 101 training, which was presented by Lori Fresina and Terra Hall of the American Heart Association on August 10th, 2021. Viewers can expect a lively and...
The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Substance Misuse and Related Behavioral Health Problems
SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, June 2018 Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction, such as witnessing domestic violence or growing...
Planning and Implementing Policy, Enforcement, and Media Strategies: A User Guide
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, October 2020 This User Guide offers substance misuse prevention professionals working in agencies and coalitions a set of practical tools to support the implementation of three foundational environmental prevention...
Raising Children a Second Time Around – Grandfamily Support Group
Child and Family RI in collaboration with The Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 Child and Family RI in collaboration with The Newport County Prevention Coalition offers a support group for grandparents who are the primary caregivers to their grandchildren....
SAFE HOMES Campaign
Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 SAFE HOMES is a networking campaign that can provide support for parents and guardians in their efforts to have safe, healthy, drug-free homes and communities. Starting early is what makes prevention efforts work. The SAFE...
A Parent’s Guide: Drug Slang
BHDDH, July 2021 It is important for prevention providers, caregivers and educators to be informed about the different slang words used in reference to specific drugs and drug use. Often, creative names and abbreviations are used to disguise conversations and to not...
Suicide Resources at health.ri.gov
Rhode Island Department of Health Various suicide prevention resources can be found at https://health.ri.gov/violence/about/suicide/ and https://health.ri.gov/publications/bytopic.php?parm=Violence, including the new Portuguese translation of the Is Your Home Suicide...
Learn the Law: Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking Series 1-24
SAMHSA: The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, 2021 Alcohol remains the most widely used substance by young people. To address this public health issue, the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage...