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Stigma and Substance Use Prevention
Part 2: Strategies and Recommendations for the Field of Prevention
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Olivia Stuart, LMSW
May 30, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide information on available evidence-based and culturally responsive prevention strategies for addressing youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use. It will cover both environmental and behavioral interventions, as well as opportunities to implement or expand policies that can address the social determinants of health. This will include reviewing opportunities to expand the role of prevention in legislative and regulatory decision-making related to these substances. Lastly, it will describe how to ensure cultural responsiveness is incorporated into youth substance use prevention efforts and programming.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize the importance of providing evidence-based culturally responsive youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use prevention strategies
Describe evidence-based behavioral strategies for preventing youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use
Describe evidence-based environmental strategies for addressing social determinants of health relevant to youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use
Explain how to ensure cultural responsiveness in youth substance use prevention programs
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Olivia Stuart, MSW supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.
Published: May 30, 2024
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Stigma and Substance Use Prevention
Part 1: Identifying and Understanding the Data
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Olivia Stuart, LMSW
May 28, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide a broad overview of the current state of youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use. It will begin by reviewing the most common data sources for youth substance use and discuss opportunities to improve and expand data collection efforts. The webinar will then summarize the most recent data on youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use prevalence and consequences at the national level and for the Central East region. It will also describe the research on risk and protective factors for youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use. Lastly, it will provide information on how the social determinants of health play a role in youth use of these substances.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe youth substance use data sources and opportunities to expand data collection
Explain the scope of youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use and consequences in the Central East region and nationally
Identify risk and protective factors relevant to youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use
Recognize the effect of the social determinants of health on youth vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Olivia Stuart, MSW supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.
Published: May 28, 2024
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The Role of Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies in Helping Address Addiction
Robert Rogers, LADC, CCS, PS-A, LSW
May 1, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, we will review evidence-based strategies for substance use prevention addressing alcohol, cannabis, vaping, and prescription drugs that local coalitions and prevention providers can implement in their communities. We will examine interest groups to collaborate and “work with” as we work on the prevention of substance use and discuss the importance of language in reducing stigma and bias related to substance use and the people impacted by the use of substances.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify a minimum of 2 strategies for substance use prevention. (Substances covered include alcohol, cannabis, vaping, and prescription drugs.)
- Identify a minimum of 3 interest groups to collaborate with on evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Describe the importance of language in reducing stigma.
PRESENTERS
Robert Rogers, LADC, CCS, LSW, PS-A, has worked with youth and families throughout Somerset and Kennebec Counties since 1994. Robert works for Kennebec Behavioral Health as Director of Substance Use Prevention and Grant Services. He worked with Somerset Public Health as the Drug-Free Communities Program Coordinator, completing ten years of coalition work. Robert is a certified Prime for Life instructor and the State of Maine certified Responsible Beverage Seller trainer for the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations. Robert also coordinates Respect ME, a Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program for female survivors of domestic violence who used resistive violence with their intimate partners. Robert was appointed to the state Substance Abuse Service Commission, served by appointment on the state's Maine Opiate Collaborative Prevention and Harm Reduction team, served as Chair for the Maine Prevention Specialists Certification Board, and serves as a Maine representative on the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s Advisory Board. Additionally, Robert is on the Board of Directors for AdCare of Maine and Sunset Home, a non-profit assisted living facility for older women in Waterville, Maine. Robert is an Adjunct Professor of Substance Use Prevention at the University of Maine at Farmington. Most recently, Governor Mills appointed Robert to the State of Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors and serves as the board's Chair. In 2021, Robert was awarded the Neill E. Miner Memorial Prevention Award, and in 2014 was awarded Prevention Provider of the Year by the Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse.
Published: May 1, 2024
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Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Trends in the United States and the Central East Region
Part 1: Updates on Key Substance Use Trends
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, LMSW
March 19, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar, part one in a series, will provide a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging substance use trends in the Central East region and around the United States. Among other topics, it will cover the current status of the opioid epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and underage alcohol and vaping product trends. As part of this discussion, the webinar will summarize research findings on the causes behind the trends. The webinar will also discuss why it is important for prevention professionals to be aware of emerging trends and incorporating them into their strategic planning efforts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain the importance of incorporating emerging trend needs into strategic planning efforts
Describe the scope and impacts of key substance use trends in the region and the United States
Recognize the influence of the social determinants of health
Identify the risk and protective factors on emerging trends
PRESENTERS
Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Olivia Stuart, MSW supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.
Published: March 19, 2024
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3-Part Webinar Series: An Update on Adolescent Vaping Prevention: Prevalence, Adverse Behavioral Health Effects, and Prevention Practices
Series Information
Part 3: Vaping Prevention and Interventions in Schools
March 5, 2024
Presented by: Aaron Fischer, Ph.D., Professor, Region 8 PTTC Evaluator, University of Utah
The presenter will review challenges facing schools as well as provide an overview of existing interventions for schools. The presenter will also provide an overview of current research regarding vaping interventions in school settings.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop effective strategies for resisting peer pressure and making informed choices: Participants will learn practical techniques for resisting peer pressure to vape, including assertive communication, refusal skills, and identifying supportive peer groups. They will also gain insight into the importance of making informed decisions about their health and well-being.
- Explore comprehensive school-based prevention approaches: Participants will explore the components of comprehensive school-based prevention programs aimed at addressing vaping among students. This includes understanding the role of education, policy development, enforcement, and community involvement in creating a supportive environment that discourages vaping.
- Identify resources and support systems available for vaping prevention: Participants will become familiar with resources and support systems available within their school and community to prevent vaping. This includes school counselors, health educators, cessation programs, and peer support groups. They will learn how to access these resources and utilize them effectively to promote a vape-free environment.
Webinar Resource:
PowerPoint slides LINK
Webinar Recording LINK
Published: March 12, 2024
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3-Part Webinar Series: An Update on Adolescent Vaping Prevention: Prevalence, Adverse Behavioral Health Effects, and Prevention Practices
Series Information
Part 2: Vaping and Adolescent Behavioral Health: Understanding the Relationship Between the Two
February 27, 2024
Presented by: Dr. Michael Chaiton, Senior Scientist, Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Institute for Mental Health Policy Research; Director of Research, Ontario Tobacco Research Unit; Associate Professor affiliated with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute for Medical Sciences, University of Toronto.
The presenter will explore the evidence behind the relationship between nicotine and behavioral health. Nicotine use is strongly correlated with behavioral health conditions such as depression, among both adults and adolescents. Participants will gain an understanding of the link between vaping and adolescent behavioral health.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Understand the relationship between nicotine (including vaping) and adolescent behavioral health
Identify the reasons why individuals with mental health conditions have higher rates of nicotine smoking (nicotine as self-medication, nicotine as cause of mental health issues, or whether there is a social common cause)
Understand that quitting nicotine or preventing its initiation can improve mental health in adolescents
Webinar Resource:
PowerPoint slides LINK
Webinar Recording LINK
Published: February 29, 2024
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3-Part Webinar Series: An Update on Adolescent Vaping Prevention: Prevalence, Adverse Behavioral Health Effects, and Prevention Practices
Series Information
Part 1: Adolescent Vaping: Prevalence, Why, and What?
February 13, 2024
Presented by: Jason Burrow-Sanchez, Ph.D., Professor, Region 8 PTTC Director, University of Utah
The presenter will review current adolescent prevalence for vaping, what they are vaping, and potential reasons why they are vaping. Presentation will also include relevant information on risk/protective factors and adolescent brain development in the context of vaping.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify current prevalence rates for adolescent vaping
Learn what adolescents are currently vaping such as nicotine, cannabis, and popular flavors
Identify potential reasons adolescents are vaping based on the research literature
Webinar Resource:
PowerPoint slides LINK
Webinar Recording LINK
Published: February 13, 2024
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Prevention in Pictures: Using Prevention Graphic Novels to Facilitate Conversations with Youth
Hosted by the Central East PTTC and New England PTTC
January 10, 2024 | Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C, and Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
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Published: February 3, 2024
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Prevention in Pictures: Using Prevention Graphic Novels to Facilitate Conversations with Youth
Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C, and Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
January 10, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join us to learn about a unique prevention tool: Graphic Medicine. Graphic Medicine are evidence-based ways of accessibly communicating health information. In the Air is a graphic medicine built to foster conversations with and among young people around vaping, choices about substance use, and social factors. This graphic novel-styled story of five teens going through high school incorporates the behavioral science of substance misuse prevention with the stories, interests, and ideas of members of the Tobacco Free Rhode Island Youth Ambassadors. The novel has questions to help guide the discussion, a strong research base, and roots in risk and protective factors. During this session, participants will become familiar with the resource, how to use it to facilitate conversations with young people, and how to use the accompanying facilitator guide. Participants will learn how to request copies and learn about an upcoming resource in the same style that addresses youth problem gambling. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and explore how this and future products can work to support their prevention work.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn what a graphic medicine is and how you can use this format in prevention efforts with young people.
Understand the process of creating a graphic medicine through a prevention lens with cultural responsiveness and youth voice as driving factors.
Learn about an upcoming resource being designed with this format specifically to foster conversations around youth gambling prevention.
Practice facilitating conversations with the tool.
PRESENTERS
Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
New England PTTC Director - Associate Executive Director, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C
Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Published: January 10, 2024
Print Media
Youth vaping is a significant public health concern with disproportionate impacts across different populations. They likely stem from inequities in vaping risk factors and the social determinants of health. Prevention professionals should identify the populations in their communities most impacted by vaping and develop tailored prevention services. This product provides data on the disparities in vaping prevalence rates and information on how to use a lens of cultural humility in developing prevention services.
Published: October 16, 2023
Multimedia, Toolkit
2023 RESEARCH & DESIGN (RAD) PRODUCTS:
New research-based substance misuse prevention tools supporting Practical Resources to Address The Root Causes of Substance Misuse with a Focus on the IC&RC Prevention Domains. Prevention Product Development for the New England Region. Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on August 17, 2023).
EXPLORING ROOT CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE THROUGH SOCIAL STORIES
This resource consists of a work of research on the trauma of underrepresentation experienced by Black communities and the ripple effects it has on Black children. This social story title ‘I Feel’ can be used in a variety of settings and tackles the topic of emotions while also confronting the difficulties that emerge from living with a parent who is beginning their path to recovery. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
SUPPORTING YOUTH & ADDRESSING UNDERLYING CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE USE
This handbook is designed for adults to better support youth while addressing underlying causes of substance misuse. Throughout this resource, the reader will build a better understanding of the role Adverse Childhood Experiences play in substance use and proven solutions to prevent and mitigate their impacts. The target audience is parents/caregivers, teachers, counselors, coaches, and anyone else who interacts with youth. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY PEOPLE: COMMUNITY CANNABIS POLICY TOOLKIT FOR THE VERMONT PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL 2.0
A toolkit that prevention professionals and communities working on cannabis-related policy improvement can use to help support prevention and public health at a community level. This kit has been updated in 2023 to include additional tools and information, including stigma-free language relevant to this work, talking points to use with key audiences, questions to use for community polling, and template presentations for community and key audience education. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
PREVENTING & ADDRESSING ACES IN HISPANIC AND LATINO
This guide is designed for Hispanic and Latino Faith Leaders in Massachusetts and can be used to prevent and address adverse childhood experiences impacting Hispanic and Latino communities. Faith Leaders can learn about the connection between trauma and substance use disorder, specific impacts within the Hispanic and Latino community, and the interventions the faith community can deploy to mitigate the impact of ACEs. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
PREVENTING ROOT CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE USE IN LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
This toolkit is designed for prevention professionals and can showcase proactive techniques for upstream prevention efforts to address minority stress among LGBTQIA+ youth. This toolkit includes a call to action for the prevention workforce, highlights data and data limitations, research on minority stress and its connection to substance misuse, and provides evidence-informed recommendations for the reader. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY AND PREVENTION FOR FAMILIES IN TREATMENT: A GUIDE FOR THERAPISTS, CLIENTS, AND FAMILIES
A practical resource to be shared by clinicians with individuals in treatment for substance use disorder. This toolkit will provide the person in treatment with resources from the disciplines of prevention and peer recovery support. It will assist in increasing the family’s awareness of applicable prevention information and strategies and will educate about various levels of clinical and peer supports that are available in the community. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
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Published: August 16, 2023
Multimedia
This webinar will cover the products typically utilized in vape devices, such as THC. We will also discuss the components and constituents and associated health risks. Finally, we will discuss available some resources for helping people quit smoking or vaping.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will increase their understanding of vape function and product usage.
Participants will be able to restate the risks of vaping after the event.
Participants will map policy concerns about vaping for their state/region.
Participants will be able to find and recommend resources for their clients.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Mary Martinasek is an Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Tampa. She is also a registered respiratory therapist, a certified asthma educator, a tobacco treatment and health education specialist. Mary’s research is focused on hookah smoking and vaping electronic nicotine delivery devices; however, she also conducted a systematic review on the respiratory effects of inhalational marijuana. Her recent manuscripts have focused on the relationship of Adverse Childhood Experiences as predictors of vaping and tobacco use, asthma and vaping, and social marketing campaigns for hookah reduction.
Published: March 17, 2023
Multimedia
This 3-minute video describes the effects of the most commonly used substances (E-Cigarettes, Cannabis, & Alcohol) on the developing teen body.
Share this video on your Social Media or embed it in your presentations as a supplemental resource.
Click "View Resource" to go to the video.
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Published: January 3, 2023
Multimedia
This 2-minute video describes the effects of substances on the developing teen brain. The brain is a complex organ and doesn’t fully develop until a person’s mid 20s. Substances affect the brain and can cause developmental issues.
Share this video on your Social Media or embed it in your presentations as a supplemental resource.
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View body video: Effects of Substances on the Teen Body
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Published: January 2, 2023
Toolkit
2022 RESEARCH & DESIGN (RAD) PRODUCTS:
New research-based substance misuse prevention tools supporting the Changing Landscape of Cannabis with a Focus on the IC&RC Prevention Domains. Prevention Product Development for the New England Region. Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on November 9, 2022).
USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SUPPORT YOUTH CANNABIS PREVENTION: A STRATEGY GUIDE FOR PREVENTIONISTS AND COMMUNITY COALITIONS
This product is meant to serve as an introductory strategy guide for preventionists and community coalition members interested in using social media for primary prevention of cannabis use among youth in their communities. The guide introduces professionals to what social media is, the role it plays in cannabis prevention, recent research on the relationship between social media and youth cannabis use, practical considerations for developing social media, and how social media can be used to support different ICRC domains such as evaluation, communication, education and service delivery, community organization, and professional growth. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
MOBILIZING COMMUNITY IN CANNABIS PREVENTION: A PREVENTION GUIDE IN THE ERA OF LEGALIZATION
This toolkit was created for prevention specialists who need some tips in navigating conversations with local lawmakers in the era of legalized cannabis use. Many prevention specialists feel discomfort in outreaching to their municipalities because they do not want to unintentionally advocate or lobby, as this is prohibited. This toolkit helps prevention specialists broach those conversations and clearly outlines the differences between advocacy and education. The latter is very much allowed and encouraged! READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
PREVENTING YOUTH USE OF CANNABIS: CANNABIS PREVENTION ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION PROGRAM
An alternative to suspension curricula and facilitators guide built on best practices for cannabis prevention within indicated populations. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN PREVENTION: TAKING A RELATIONSHIP-BASED APPROACH TO PREVENTING YOUTH CANNABIS USE THROUGH RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
A guide for community prevention efforts focused on keeping youth healthy while navigating the evolving cannabis landscape. Through adopting restorative practices and focusing on relationships, this guide seeks to support youth health and well-being while applying lessons learned from youth alcohol and tobacco use prevention efforts. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
CANNABIS CONVERSATIONS: A TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNITIES WITH A HARM REDUCTION LENS
A communication frame that will compassionately educate prevention professionals and community members on the impacts of cannabis use on young brains while not stigmatizing cannabis use for therapeutic or medical reasons. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY PEOPLE: COMMUNITY CANNABIS POLICY TOOLKIT FOR THE VERMONT PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL
A toolkit that prevention professionals and communities working on cannabis related policy improvement can use to help support prevention and public health at a community level. READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD.
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Published: November 7, 2022
Interactive Resource
The Using Adolescent Development to Inform Prevention Practice: Brain and Behavior provides participants with a review of adolescent development's major social and biological factors and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention.
Objectives:
Describe prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Region 8, including the most frequently used substances.
Explain social and biological (brain development) factors of adolescent development in relation to substance use.
Analyze the relationship between developmental factors and prevention/intervention of substance use.
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Adolescent Development Resources:
Effects of Substances on the Teen Brain (2 minute shareable video)
Published: August 16, 2022
Print Media
List of resources on Cannabis developed by the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center
Awareness about Cannabis Use among youth
English: Awareness about Cannabis Use among youth
Portuguese: Conscientização sobre o uso de cannabis entre os jovens
Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Youth Factsheet
English: Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Youth Factsheet
Spanish: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Youth-Spanish.pdf
Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Youth-Portuguese.pdf
Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Adults Factsheet
English: Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Adults Factsheet
Spanish: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Adults_Spanish.pdf
Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Adults_Portuguese.pdf
Vaping 101: and Latino Youth: Devices, risks, prevention efforts, and solutions (Webinar)
English: Vaping 101: and Latino Youth: Devices, risks, prevention efforts, and solutions
The Reality of Legal Marijuana and Hispanic Latino Youth. Myths, Truths, Consequences (Webinar)
English: The Reality of Legal Marijuana and Hispanic Latino Youth. Myths, Truths, Consequences
Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Considerations about Prevention and Public Policies (Webinar)
English: Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Considerations about Prevention and Public Policies
Spanish: Fumar y Vapear en las Américas: Consideraciones Sobre Prevención y Políticas Públicas
Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/national-hispanic-latino-pttc/product/fumando-e-vaporizando-nas-americas-consideracoes
FACTSHEET: Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Policy implications for Prevention
English: Smoking and vaping in the Americas: Policy implications for Prevention
Spanish: Fumando y vapeando en las Américas: Implicaciones Políticas para la Prevención
Portuguese: Fumando e vaporizando nas Américas: Considerações sobre Prevenção e Políticas Públicas
List of resources on Cannabis developed by the PTTC Network
Marijuana Facts Vs Myths
English: Marijuana Facts Vs Myths
Spanish: Mitos Y Realidades De La Marihuana
Portuguese: Mitos E Verdades Sobre A Maconha
Marijuana Science Education
English: Marijuana Facts Vs Myths
Spanish: El Cannabis Y El Cerebro Adolescente
Portuguese: Cannabis e o Cérebro do Adolescente
Cannabis in the United States: A Toolkit for non-citizens in Maine
English: Cannabis in the United States: A Toolkit for non-citizens in Maine
Spanish: Cannabis en los Estados Unidos: Un kit de herramientas para no ciudadanos en Maine
Portuguese: Canábis nos Estados Unidos: Um Conjunto de Ferramentas para Não Cidadãos do Maine
Available in 6 other languages: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-pttc/2021-fellowship-program-product-cannabis-united-states-toolkit-non
Research, Policies, and Practices: Federal and Community-level Perspectives on Vaping
English: Research, Policies, and Practices: Federal and Community-level Perspectives on Vaping
Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners
English: 3-Part Series: Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners
Microlearning Toolkit in English
English: Microlearning Toolkit: Cannabis Prevention 101
Focus on Cannabis Prevention
English: Focus on Cannabis Prevention
List of resources on Cannabis developed by SAMHSA
Know the Risks of Marijuana
English: Know the Risks of Marijuana
Know the Risks of Marijuana: Multimedia Resources
English: Know the Risks of Marijuana: Multimedia Resources
Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth
English: Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
English: Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre la marihuana (Spanish)
Spanish: Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre la marihuana (Spanish)
List of resources on Cannabis developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
English: Cannabis (Marijuana)
Spanish: El Canabis (marihuana)
List of resources on Cannabis developed by the the Partnership to End Addiction
Marijuana Talk Kit: Get practical information and guidance on talking with your child about marijuana.
English: Marijuana Talk Kit for Parents and Caregivers
Spanish: Kit de conversación sobre la Marihuana
Cómo Hablar Sobre el Uso de Marihuana
Spanish: Cómo Hablar Sobre el Uso de Marihuana
Prevention & Early Action Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults
English: Prevention & Early Action Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults
Marijuana: What School Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for school professionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel.
English: Marijuana: What School Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for school professionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel
Marijuana: What Health Care Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for Health Careprofessionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel.
English: Marijuana: What Health Care Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for Health Careprofessionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel
Published: July 13, 2022
eNewsletter or Blog
The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features growing prevention careers together, a focus on cannabis prevention, stories of substance misuse prevention and resilience, the application is open for the next Project ECHO, awareness campaigns for the month of June, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in New England. View the newsletter.
Published: June 13, 2022
Multimedia
Using Adolescent Development to Inform Prevention Practice: Brain and Behavior
April 27, 2022
Presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez
Participants will review major social and biological factors of adolescent development and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention.
Objectives Include:
Describe prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Region 8 including the most frequently used substances.
Explain social and biological (brain development) factors of adolescent development in relation to substance use.
Analyze the relation between developmental factors and prevention/intervention of substance use.
Webinar Recording & Resources:
Recording
Presentation Slides
Effects of Substances on the Teen Brain (2 Minute Video Resource)
Published: April 25, 2022
Multimedia
Brush up on your knowledge with this series of short lessons on vaping and prevention! Each lesson consists of a 5-10 minute video followed by a brief quiz. Topics include: effects of nicotine on the adolescent brain, public health implications of youth ENDS use and why vaping/e-cigarette use appeals to youth.
How to use:
Complete the lessons yourself to increase your knowledge or share these lessons with your coalition members, for parent or youth education programs, or with others in your community. Lessons can be viewed in the online quiz format through the links below, or can be taught along with the discussion guide available for download to use with a group.
Option 1: Online Quiz Format
To complete the lessons using the online quiz format, follow the link to each lesson below.
Nicotine and the Adolescent Brain
How does nicotine use affect the adolescent brain and development? What are potential short and long-term effects of nicotine use during adolescence?
Neurobiology of Nicotine and Cannabis
What happens in the brain when nicotine or cannabis are used in vapes or e-cigarettes?
Appeal of JUUL among Adolescents
What motivates young people to vape and why do some products appeal more than others?
Public Health Concerns of Youth E-Cigarette Use
What are the public health considerations of youth e-cigarette use? How might that differ from adult use?
Option 2: Discussion Guide
To use the lessons with a group in a discussion format, follow the discussion guide below. Each lesson includes a link to the video, followed by a set of discussion questions and answers.
Lesson 1: Nicotine and the Adolescent Brain
How does nicotine affect the adolescent brain? How does it affect development and does it have any long-term impacts?
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
How does nicotine use at a young age relate to substance use later in life?
What are the effects of nicotine on the adolescent brain?
Can nicotine use lead to feelings of withdrawal?
Answers
Use of any substance, including nicotine found in e-cigarettes/vaping devices, as an adolescent increases risk of substance use disorder later in life. According to one study, 17% of people who first used marijuana at age 13 went on to develop a substance use disorder, compared to only 4% of people who first used marijuana after age 21, meaning those who used earlier were 4 times more likely to develop a substance use disorder.
Research from both human and animal studies shows that early exposure to nicotine while the brain is still developing is associated with impairments in attention and working memory as well as risk for mood disorders and impulse control problems, along with increased risk for development of a substance use disorder.
Stopping the use of nicotine can lead to withdrawal symptoms as quickly as 4 hours after cessation, and gradually taper off over 3-4 weeks of cessation.
Learn more
New England PTTC Vaping Prevention Resources and Information
In the Air is a graphic medicine built to foster conversations with and among young people around vaping, choices about substance use, and social factors. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A New England PTTC product.
Tips for Teens: E-Cigarettes - Resource from SAMHSA
Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults - Resource from SAMHSA
Lesson 2: Neurobiology of Nicotine and Cannabis
What happens in the brain when cannabis is used in vapes or e-cigarettes? Language note: In this guide, we have used the term cannabis to refer to cannabis/marijuana. If you are using this guide with an audience who may be more familiar with another term, either marijuana or a different term, please substitute that word as needed.
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What are some of the chemicals that make up a cannabis product?
What are some of the short-term effects of cannabis use?
Is it possible to become addicted to cannabis?
Which vaping products contain higher potency chemicals?
Answers
THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two most common of the 500 chemicals found within the cannabis plant. THC is the psychoactive component that causes the “high” feeling and can impair cognitive and motor function. THC is illegal on the federal level but legal for medical or adult-use in many states.
Short term effects of cannabis use may include a heightened sense of perception, poor attention and judgement, increased anxiety or paranoia, or decreased pain, among other effects.
Yes, Cannabis Use Disorder is the term for a disorder in which a person is reliant on cannabis use. Just as a person may become dependent on alcohol or nicotine, especially with frequent use, a person can also become dependent on cannabis. A person with cannabis use disorder may experience withdrawal symptoms like irritability, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, and hot flashes
Both nicotine and cannabis vaping products can contain very high potency chemicals. For example, a typical vaping pod or cartridge may contain the equivalent of 1 pack of cigarettes and can be consumed very rapidly. Likewise, the typical concentration of THC in a vaping cartridge can be 6-8 times higher than the concentration of a typical smoked product.
Learn more
Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder
Prevention and Youth Cannabis Use Toolkit (PTTC Network)
Marijuana & Vaping - The Triangulum: The Future is Now
Lesson 3: Appeal of JUUL among Adolescents
How does cannabis use impact driving and road safety? This lesson reviews the impacts of cannabis use on road safety and policy and enforcement considerations in states with and without legalized cannabis.
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What did adolescents report as the top reasons for liking JUUL or vaping products?
What reasons did adolescents provide for not liking JUUL or vaping products?
What regulatory policies would these findings support to address vape use among adolescents?
Answers
In the study discussed in this video, which surveyed high school students in Connecticut about their views on vaping, students reported that they liked JUUL primarily because they like the “buzz,” their friends use it, and they like the flavors. Students who reported that they liked the “buzz” also reported more frequent use of vaping products.
On the other hand, the most common reasons students reported disliking JUUL or vaping products were because they are too expensive, they have too much nicotine, or it gives them headaches.
This study provides some useful insight into policy and environmental strategies to reduce adolescent vaping. For example, it suggests limiting nicotine content and flavor options may help reduce adolescent use. Increasing taxes or the price of vaping products may also help reduce adolescent use.
Learn more
Kong, G., Bold, K. W., Morean, M. E., Bhatti, H., Camenga, D. R., Jackson, A., & Krishnan-Sarin, S. (2019). Appeal of JUUL among adolescents. Drug and alcohol dependence, 205, 107691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107691. Abstract accessible at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31706249/
Lesson 4: Public Health Concerns of Youth E-Cigarette Use
What are the public health considerations of youth e-cigarette use? How might that differ from adult use?
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What are some of the major public health concerns of youth vaping/e-cigarette use?
Are e-cigarettes an FDA-approved tobacco cessation product?
How does exposure to nicotine and other chemicals differ between e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes?
Answers
exposure at an early age can be detrimental to brain development and lead to nicotine dependence. There is also an increased risk that adolescents who start using vaping products will transition to combustible tobacco products (cigarettes, etc.). Another major risk is exposure to toxicants within the e-cigarette products.
The FDA has not currently approved e-cigarette/vaping products as a tobacco cessation product for adults or adolescents. Some other countries, such as the United Kingdom, have approved certain vaping devices for tobacco cessation for adults, although typically with lower limits on the allowable nicotine content.
Compared to combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain fewer and lower levels of toxicants. However, people tend to use e-cigarettes more frequently throughout the day, so their exposure to chemicals contained in e-cigarette products can be high.
Learn more
New England PTTC Vaping Prevention Resources and Information
The Stanford Vaping Prevention Toolkit
Interested in learning more about cannabis prevention? Check out our Microlearning Toolkit: Cannabis Prevention 101.
Published: March 23, 2022
Interactive Resource
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El Aire es una medicina gráfica En creada para fomentar las conversaciones con y entre los jóvenes sobre el vapeo, las opciones sobre el uso de sustancias y los factores sociales. Esta historia al estilo de una novela gráfica de cinco adolescentes que van a la escuela secundaria incorpora la ciencia del comportamiento de la prevención del abuso de sustancias con las historias, el interés y las ideas de los miembros de los Embajadores Juveniles de Rhode Island sin tabaco. La novela tiene preguntas para ayudar a guiar la discusión, una base de investigación sólida y raíces en factores de riesgo y protección.
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En el aire, Guía de implementación de medicina gráfica: un facilitador que implemente En el aire como plan de estudios debe tener capacitación para fomentar la conversación sobre el contenido de la historia. La historia está diseñada para ofrecer muchas incursiones de conversación, algunas más sutiles que otras, sobre una variedad de temas, incluido el abuso de sustancias, el noviazgo y la violencia en el noviazgo, el cambio, el duelo, la pubertad, la toma de decisiones, las presiones sociales, la elección y las consecuencias, los valores familiares. , y más.
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¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Sarah Johnson, Coordinadora del Proyecto de Capacitación, PTTC de Nueva Inglaterra:
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Acerca de este recurso: Este recurso se desarrolló para abordar una necesidad identificada en la Región 1 del HHS (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI) para proporcionar una herramienta para la prevención del abuso de sustancias, específicamente para la prevención del vapeo que los jóvenes (medios y altos escuela), especialistas en prevención que trabajan con jóvenes, maestros de salud / bienestar en la escuela media y secundaria, líderes de grupos de jóvenes y más podrían usar para hablar sobre la prevención del vapeo.
Published: December 4, 2021
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No ar é uma romance de medicina gráfica para encorajar conversas entre jovens sobre o uso do vape, escolhas sobre o uso de substâncias e fatores sociais. Esta história em estilo de romance gráfico de cinco adolescentes indo para o ensino médio incorpora a ciência comportamental da prevenção do uso indevido de substâncias com as histórias, interesses e ideias dos membros dos Jovens Embaixadores do Tabaco Livre de Rhode Island. O romance tem perguntas para ajudar a orientar a discussão, uma forte base de pesquisa e raízes em fatores de risco e proteção.
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Perguntas? Entre em contato com Sarah Johnson, Coordenadora do Projeto de Treinamento, New England PTTC:
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Sobre este recurso: Este recurso foi desenvolvido para atender a uma necessidade identificada no HHS Região 1 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI) de fornecer uma ferramenta para a prevenção do uso indevido de substâncias, especificamente para a prevenção de vapores que jovens (médio e alto) escola), especialistas em prevenção que trabalham com jovens, professores de saúde / bem-estar no ensino fundamental e médio, líderes de grupos de jovens e outros podem usar para falar sobre prevenção de vaporização.
Published: December 4, 2021
Toolkit
Brush up on your cannabis knowledge with this series of short lessons on cannabis and prevention! Each lesson consists of a 5-10 minute video followed by a brief quiz. Topics include the basic differences between THC, CBD and hemp, how drug screening and confirmation for cannabis works, the effects of cannabis consumption on road safety, and the role of prevention in cannabis policy decisions.
How to use:
Complete the lessons yourself to increase your knowledge or share these lessons with your coalition members, for parent or youth education programs, or with others in your community. Lessons can be viewed in the online quiz format through the links below or can be taught along with the discussion guide available for download to use with a group.
Option 1: Online Quiz Format
To complete the lessons using the online quiz format, follow the link to each lesson below.
Cannabis, THC and CBD – What are they?
Cannabis, hemp, THC, CBD, what’s the difference? This lesson briefly reviews each of these substances and where they come from.
Cannabis and Drug Screening and Testing
How does drug screening for cannabis work and what does it detect? This lesson reviews what drug screening and confirmation testing are, what they can (and can’t) detect and other considerations of urine drug screening.
Cannabis and Driving Safety
How does cannabis use impact driving and road safety? This lesson reviews the impacts of cannabis use on road safety and policy and enforcement considerations in states with and without legalized cannabis.
Cannabis Policy - Where Prevention Fits
What is the role of prevention in cannabis policy at the municipal/local or organization level? This lesson reviews the various types of policy that preventionists can be aware of and how to strategize for effective policy change.
Option 2: Discussion Guide
To use the lessons with a group in a discussion format, follow the discussion guide below. Each lesson includes a link to the video, followed by a set of discussion questions and answers.
Lesson 1: Cannabis, THC and CBD – What are they?
Cannabis, hemp, THC, CBD, what’s the difference? This lesson briefly reviews each of these substances and where they come from.
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What does the term cannabis refer to?
What are THC and CBD? Are they related?
Is hemp the same as cannabis?
Why is it important that we understand the terminology of cannabis?
Answers
Cannabis refers to the plant (typically Cannabis Sativa or Cannabis Indica) that THC, CBD, and other cannabis products are derived from. Cannabis is the scientific name for the plant that may be referred to as a marijuana plant in some settings.
THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two most common of the 500 chemicals found within the cannabis plant. THC is the psychoactive component that causes the “high” feeling and can impair cognitive and motor function. THC is illegal on the federal level but legal for medical or adult-use in many states.
CBD is not psychoactive and is thought to balance some of the negative effects of THC. It has potential medical applications in large doses as an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy. The FDA currently allows CBD products such as lotions and topical products, but not CBD for consumption in food or beverages.
Hemp is a variant of the cannabis plant without THC. Hemp plants can be farmed and harvested for fibers often used to make rope, fabric and other applications. Hemp agriculture is governed by the USDA and cannot contain more than 0.03% THC in dry weight.
Learn more
The Marijuana Education Toolkit (PTTC Network)
Marijuana DrugFacts (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Research, Policies, and Practices: Federal and Community-level Perspectives on Vaping (PTTC Network)
Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth - Resource from SAMHSA
Lesson 2: Cannabis and Drug Screening and Testing
How does drug screening and confirmation testing for cannabis work and what does it detect (or not)?
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What are the key differences between a urine drug screen and a confirmation test?
Can secondhand exposure to THC result in a positive drug screen?
Can CBD-use result in a positive drug screen?
Does your state have policies limiting use of drug screening tests in the workplace or other settings?
Answers
Urine screens are commonly used to provide quick results. They are often used at point-of-care testing and typically identify "positive" or "negative" results for the presence of certain drug classes in the urine. Screens can lead to false positive or negative results. Confirmations are more accurate laboratory tests that take longer but provide more accurate and detailed results. A confirmation can identify specific substances and the amount of substance present in the test.
If a screening test uses the standard cutoff of 50ng/mL, it extremely unlikely for someone to test positive having only been exposed secondhand given the amount of smoke they would have to be exposed to at that level. For screening tests that use a lower cutoff like 20ng/mL, it is possible because the results can be more variable, but still not likely.
CBD does not cross well with most urine drug screens, meaning it is unlikely that it would lead to a positive result, but it is possible that large amounts of CBD combined with other factors like trace amounts of THC in the products could result in a positive test. However, follow up confirmation testing can distinguish THC from CBD. One related issue is that studies have shown that CBD products are not always accurately tested and labeled regarding their CBD and THC content, so it is possible for someone who uses CBD products regularly to have inadvertent THC exposure if products are not accurately labeled.
State policies regarding the use of urine drug screening in different settings may vary, especially for use in the workplace. Some states have policies limiting use of drug screening for cannabis while others may not.
Learn More
Moeller, Karen E., Julie C. Kissack, Rabia S. Atayee, and Kelly C. Lee. “Clinical Interpretation of Urine Drug Tests: What Clinicians Need to Know About Urine Drug Screens.” Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2017)
Lesson 3: Cannabis and Road Safety: How does cannabis use impact driving and road safety?
This lesson reviews the impacts of cannabis use on road safety and policy and enforcement considerations in states with and without legalized cannabis.
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
What are the possible effects of cannabis that can impair driving ability?
What are some examples of negative effects of cannabis use on driving?
For how long after cannabis use could driving ability be impaired?
What are some of the enforcement challenges related to cannabis-impaired driving?
Answers
Cannabis use can impact several areas related to driving. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, can impair motor coordination and impair perception. It can also slow reaction time and impair ability to make decisions, all of which can influence driving. Under the influence of cannabis, some common driving safety effects are delayed braking, not maintaining a consistent speed or driving too slow (which can be dangerous) and not maintaining a safe distance between cars.
While THC levels begin to drop within a few minutes of stopping use (while smoking), performance can be impaired for another 1-2 hours after use, which may be longer than a person feels the subjective high. For edible products, the peak effects occur anywhere from 2-4 hours after use and may last as long as 4-12 hours.
A major challenge for enforcement of cannabis-impaired driving is that there is no accurate roadside test currently available, especially since cannabis can remain in a person’s system for several days or longer. A standardized field sobriety test may be used but is not always effective. Combined use of alcohol and cannabis is becoming more common, and alcohol can be detected through roadside testing. Use of primary enforcement seatbelt laws may help prevent cannabis-impaired driving.
Learn More
Does marijuana use affect driving? (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Marijuana Use and Driving. (Teen Driver Source)
Brands B, Di Ciano P, Mann RE. Cannabis, Impaired Driving, and Road Safety: An Overview of Key Questions and Issues. (Front Psychiatry. 2021)
Lesson 4: Cannabis Policy - Where Prevention Fits
What is the role of prevention in cannabis policy at the municipal/local or organization level? This lesson reviews the various types of policy that preventionists can be aware of and how to strategize for effective policy change.
Watch the video
Discussion Questions
Besides the federal and state level, what are other policy levels where cannabis policy should be considered?
Zoning, limits on number of dispensaries, and school buffer zones are some examples of cannabis policies that can be enacted at what level?
What elements are important to making effective policy change?
Answers
In addition to federal and state laws on cannabis, many other policy levels should consider cannabis. Some examples include municipalities, K-12 and college/university school systems, healthcare organizations, housing/residential programs, and employers.
While some state laws on cannabis may include stipulations on zoning, density limits or buffer zones, these policies are often enacted at the local/municipal level. A community that is deciding to opt-in or opt-out of a state cannabis policy should consider these factors.
Training, communication, monitoring and evaluation, and strategy for periodic policy review/revision are key elements of the policy change cycle. These elements align with the Strategic Prevention Framework in many ways.
Learn More
Prevention and Youth Cannabis Use Toolkit (PTTC Network)
Cannabis: People before Profits. The Evolution of Cannabis Policies and Where Prevention Fits In (Recorded Webinar – PTTC Network)
A Prevention Practitioners' Toolkit to Understanding HHS Region 10 State Cannabis Policies and Regulations (PTTC Network)
Interested in learning more about vaping prevention? Check out our Microlearning Toolkit: Vaping Prevention 101.
Published: October 24, 2021
Multimedia
This presentation is an Spanish translation of a webinar that was presented in Portuguese.
Este webinar oferecerá uma visão geral das políticas dos Estados Unidos da América e dos padrões de uso de substâncias pelos jovens e como elas afetam os jovens de ascendência latina/hispânica.
Este treinamento também trará sugestões baseadas em evidências para professores, pais e líderes da comunidade sobre como ajudar a prevenir o início precoce dessas drogas.
Additional Resources/Recursos Adicionales/Recursos Adicionais
Factsheets/hojas informativas/fichas técnicas
English - Download the Smoking and vaping in the Americas: Policy implications for Prevention factsheet for more information and resources
Español - Haga clic aquí para descargar la hoja educativa titulada Fumando y vapeando en las Américas: Implicaciones Políticas para la Prevención.
Português - Clique aqui para fazer o download da ficha educativa intitulada Fumando e vaporizando nas Américas: Considerações sobre Prevenção e Políticas Públicas
Translations
Biogafia:
Dra. Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPH (Bia) é pesquisadora cientista do Instituto de Adição, Drogas e Álcool e Drogas da Universidade de Washington (ADAI) e Professora Associada Afiliada da Escola de Saúde Pública do Departamento de Serviços de Saúde.
Em sua carreira de pesquisa, Dr. Carlini tem se dedicado a compreender o impacto na saúde pública de substâncias psicoativas legais, como álcool, inalantes, tabaco e, mais recentemente, cannabis. Desde 2016, Dra. Carlini lidera a Pesquisa e Educação sobre Cannabis da ADAI, incluindo a coordenação de colaboração com outros pesquisadores de cannabis na Universidade de Washington, atuando como Presidente do Programa de Simpósio de Pesquisa de Cannabis da Universidade de Washington e agindo como ponto de conexão entre legisladores no estado e pesquisadores de outras universidades .
Em 2019, ela foi nomeada Diretora do Programa de Estudos sobre Tabaco na Escola de Saúde Pública da Universidade de Washington, onde também leciona Disparidades de Saúde e Justiça Social relacionadas ao Tabaco.
Como uma imigrante de primeira geração e cidadã americana nascida no exterior, Dr. Carlini está especialmente interessada no impacto da cannabis e do uso do tabaco na perpetuação das disparidades sociais e de saúde. Dr. Carlini tem paixão por promover a inclusão social, desafiar estereótipos e combater o estigma. Ela aplica uma lente de equidade em seu trabalho como pesquisadora e educadora.
Published: August 30, 2021