SAMHSA-CAPT, June 3, 2016 This decision support tool summarizes information from cross-sectional and longitudinal studies on factors that have been shown to either increase risk of or protect against the non-medical use of prescription drugs, based on articles...
Prevention Providers & Educators
Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse: Overview of Factors and Strategies
SAMHSA-CAPT, June 3, 2016 This decision-support tool presents key findings from a review of current research on the non-medical use of prescription drugs, including a summary of risk and protective factors associated with prescription drug misuse, as well as programs...
Drug Rehab
Drug Rehab Information and answers for people fighting addiction. Their mission is to equip patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery.
Addiction Guide
Addiction Guide Addiction Guide is your reliable source on addiction and the dangers of illicit substances. They cover how drugs and alcohol affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to seek effective treatment. Their mission is to...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AGED 18 TO 22: SUBSTANCE USE FACTS
SAMHSA's CBHSQ, 5/26/16 The most recent CBHSQ report from SAMHSA describes the substance use behaviors of full- and part-time college students, drawing on combined 2011 to 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data.
Addressing the Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs: Unique SPF Challenges (Steps 1-3)
SAMHSA CAPT, 4/28/16 Originally delivered to Partnerships for Success 2015 grantees, this webinar explored common challenges to implementing SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework to prevent prescription drug use and misuse, such as difficulty accessing data, the...
Tools to Assess Community Readiness to Prevent Substance Misuse
SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, 5/13/16 "Readiness” describes the degree to which a community is willing and prepared to address prevention needs. This resource provides a list of tools that practitioners working to prevent substance...
Dangers of teen vaping topic of Portsmouth forum
East Bay RI, April 15, 2016 In this article, Portsmouth, RI educates the community about the risks of e-cigs and vaping. Youngster who vape have no shortage of products to choose from, and they come in three basic categories, according to Heidi Driscoll, coordinator...
E-cigarettes: a new foundation for evidence-based policy and practice
Public Health England, August 2015 Smoking rates in England are in long-term decline. However, tobacco use remains one of the country’s major public health challenges with the harm increasingly concentrated in more disadvantaged communities. Over recent years,...
Bad Influence: The use of legal and illegal drugs is a growing menace on our roadways
Auto Club Group AAA, 2016 Today, impaired driving involves much more than just alcohol. It includes illegal drugs such as heroin, meth and even “bath salts.” It also includes prescription drugs, which can be abused by those with a prescription or, frequently, those...