Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (SEOW), September 2018 This inforgraphic gives an overview of motor vehicle fatalities involving substance use in Rhode Island.
Alcohol
Alcohol Portal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 While most people know that drinking too much alcohol can lead to injuries and deaths in car crashes, many people do not know that drinking too much alcohol also can increase the chances of cancer, suicide, unintended...
Is Alcohol A Problem? Online Tool Helps Assess Risk And Find Help
Rhode Island Public Radio, 2018 This brief article summarizing a piece heard on the Rhode Island Public Radio Morning Edition, discusses the broad spectrum of alcohol misuse and contains links to other resources, including NIH's Alcohol Treatment Navigator.
Examination of Cumulative Effects of Early Adolescent Depression on Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder in Late Adolescence in a Community-Based Cohort
Addiction, 2017 This report discusses the prospective cohort study conducted by University of Washington researchers. It focuses on the link between depression in adolescence and likelihood of cannabis use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Recovery Support Line Now Available 24/7
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, March 16, 2017 The State’s dedicated recovery support phone line – 401-942-STOP (7867) –now connects Rhode Islanders with treatment and recovery supports at any time, day or night, 365 days...
Facing Addiction in America
The Surgeon Generals Report, 2016 The United States has a serious substance misuse problem. Substance misuse is the use of alcohol or drugs in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the user or to those around them. Alcohol and drug misuse...
Hidden in Plain Sight
PowertotheParent.org Strengthen your detective skills as a parent. Search this teen’s room for clues that might indicate drug or alcohol use. Click on the items in the photo to learn more: http://powertotheparent.org/hidden-in-plain-sight/
Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide
National Institute on Drug Abuse, January 2014 Evidence-Based Approaches to Treating Adolescent Substance Use Disorders: Research evidence supports the effectiveness of various substance abuse treatment approaches for adolescents. Examples of specific evidence-based...
Teen’s Summer: More Freedom, More Relaxation, More Risks
Tiverton Prevention Coalotion, June 2016 Coalition News is a free e-newsletter published monthly by The Coalition to keep the community informed about prevention initiatives in Tiverton. We'll keep you up to date about underage alcohol and substance abuse in Tiverton,...
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.