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Preventing Underage Cannabis Use: Risk/Protective Factors & Effective Communication

As the landscape of medicinal and adult personal use of cannabis change across the country, prevention practitioners are left with mixed messages about how to address youth cannabis use. Research is catching up to this changing landscape, and new information about how perception of harm and related factors impact youth cannabis use are emerging. This two module webinar course will focus on the research behind those factors, as well as evidence-informed strategies for addressing them.

Author: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network 9PTTC) Publisher: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
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Preventing Youth Marijuana Use: Factors Associated with Use

This decision-support tool offers a summary of research findings on risk and protective factors associated with youth marijuana use.

Author: PreventionSolutions@EDC Publisher: PreventionSolutions@EDC

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
Report/Research

Preventing Youth Marijuana Use: Marijuana Data Sources

This compilation of data sources was developed for epidemiologists, researchers, practitioners, and others in the substance misuse prevention field who provide guidance or technical assistance to grantee communities seeking to address marijuana use. It can be used to help communities measure or document the scope of marijuana use, consequences, and/or risk and protective factors and help to identify measures of marijuana-related outcomes.

Author: Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC)

Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Data Collection and Evaluation
Report/Research

Preventing Youth Marijuana Use: National Survey Measures

This resource provides guidance on using standard measures to document youth marijuana use. It is a compilation of measures developed for epidemiologists, evaluators, practitioners, and others in the substance misuse prevention field who provide technical assistance to communities seeking to address youth marijuana use.

Author: Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC)

Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental health Administration (SAMSHA)

Data Collection and Evaluation
Fact sheet/Issue brief

Prevention and the Basics of Social Media Management

This infographic was created to help guide substance misuse prevention professionals in social media efforts using Facebook and LinkedIn. The document includes definitions, tools, and tips to help get you started.

Author: PTTC Publisher: PTTC

Communications
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Prevention Collaboration In Action

This toolkit showcases some of the exciting ways prevention professionals are collaborating across communities and behavioral health fields to prevent substance use and misuse and promote overall health and wellness in their communities.

Author: Publisher: Prevention Solutions

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
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Prevention Collaboration in Action: Engaging the Right Partners

This document, available in English and Spanish, provides a list of potential state- and community-level partners to engage in opioid overdose prevention efforts.

Author: Publisher: Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
Report/Research

Prevention Core Competencies

These prevention core competencies and accompanying knowledge, skills, and abilities offer professional direction to the prevention field, affecting staff development and career ladders and pipelines, and providing guidance for training programs and service delivery qualification.

Author: Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
Report/Research

Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals

The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this course, you'll be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community.

The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum).

Author: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC) Publisher: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
Report/Research

Prevention Science and Health Equity: A Comprehensive Framework for Preventing Health Inequities and Disparities Associated with Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class

This resource provides a comprehensive examination of the social determinants of health and health disparities in the United States, emphasizing the critical role of prevention science in addressing these complex issues. It outlines key factors contributing to disparities, including harmful marketing practices, disadvantaged schools and communities, inadequate access to healthcare, and the impact of public policy. The text advocates for a holistic approach to prevention science, highlighting the need for research on risk factors, experimental evaluations of prevention programs and policies, and community-driven interventions. By addressing the root causes of health disparities and promoting health equity, this resource offers valuable insights for policymakers, public health professionals, and researchers striving to improve population health outcomes.

Author: Anthony Biglan, Ronald J. Prinz, Diana Fishbein

Publisher: Values to Action

Equity