Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Application of Research Design and Methods for Optimizing Prevention Science: Effects of PTSD on Anxiety and Depression Among Recently Arrived Venezuelan Immigrants in the US and Colombia
This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Carolina Scaramutti University of Miami Mary H. Soares University of Miami; Seth Schwartz...
Application of Research Design and Methods for Optimizing Prevention Science: Caregiver Readiness to Disclose Pediatric HIV Status
This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Amy Finnegan Duke Global Health Institute; Katie Schenk George Mason University; Lisa...
The Check Your Cannabis Screener: A New Online Personalized Feedback Tool
Abstract This brief report describes the development and first year of use of an Internet-based screener for Cannabis users. Two versions of the Check Your Cannabis screener were compared, one linked to an already established harm reduction...
What’s Better Than JUULING?
This 4-minute video highlights positive, healthy and fun alternatives to using the JUUL, other e-cigarettes and tobacco.
Marijuana Prevention & Awareness Programs Fostering Healthy Lifestyles
This 37-minute video describes evidence-based and evidence-informed marijuana use prevention and awareness programs and campaigns for youth, young adults, families and communities.
Summer Advanced Certificate Program in Media Based Prevention Science-Report of Pilot Program, Part 1
The Advanced Certificate Program in Media-Based Prevention was conducted at Claremont Graduate University from July 25, 2018 to August 14, 2018.
Mortality in the United States from Self-Injury Surpasses Diabetes: A Prevention Imperative
Abstract This report uses an enhanced conceptualisation of self-injury mortality (SIM), which comprised registered or known suicides by any method and estimated non-suicide deaths from opioid and other drug self-intoxication. SIM surpassed...
Approaches to Substance Use Prevention Utilizing School Curriculum Plus Social Environment Change
Hundreds of studies have tested the efficacy or effectiveness of school curriculum-based (CB) substance use prevention programs. Over the years, various researchers have also tested programs that included school curricula, but with the...
Cannabis Fact Sheet for Parents and Caregivers
Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital (CAMH) has developed a new fact sheet on recreational cannabis for parents/guardians and caregivers of youth aged 12-18. It provides information about cannabis, cannabis legalisation, risks...