Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, 2018 This Guide was designed as a basic reference for municipal and Regional Prevention Task Force coordinators, members and staff, especially those who may be new to the RI prevention system. The purpose of the Guide is to...
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Research Letter: Association of Cannabis Use With Adolescent Psychotic Symptoms
American Medical Association, June 2018 This research letter discusses cannabis use and adolescent psychotic symptoms.
DCYF – Child Victimization in Rhode Island Communities
State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup on behalf of Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, May 2018 This data brief provides an overview of child victimization in Rhode Island and makes comparisons between Rhode...
Webinar: “Preventing Suicide: The Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s Effective Prevention Model”
The National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention, May 30, 2018 The goals of this webinar were to explain the importance of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention, describe 3 key elements of effective prevention, identify how to use the SPRC’s website to...
Youth tobacco use drops during 2011-2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, June 7, 2018 Fewer U.S. middle and high school students are using tobacco products – but too many still do, according to a new survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and...
How to Manage Trauma
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 2018 Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness. Extreme stress overwhelms the person’s capacity to cope. There is a direct...
PSA – Count It! Lock It! Drop It!
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition, 2018 Click here or here to view a PSA produced by the Southern Providence County Regional Coalition about opioid storage and disposal.
Impaired Driving Info-graphic
South County Prevention Coalition, 2018 Car crashes are the leading cause of death among 16-19 year olds. This info-graphic provides more information around impaired driving in Rhode Island.
Drive Safe 4 Life – Drowsy Driving
South County Prevention Coalition, 2018 The South County Prevention Coalition and youth from South Kingstown and Chariho youth prevention task forces came together to produce this prevention campaign supported with funds from the RI Department of Transportation...
Smoking Cessation Research Study at URI
University of Rhode Island, 2018 Researchers at URI want to learn about the impact of student pharmacists providing smoking cessation services to people interested in quitting. This study might be a good fit for you if: You are years or older You use tobacco products...