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National Drug Take Back event materials available

Submitted by DBHR Athena Adm... on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 08:44

Are you planning on hosting a National Drug Take Back Day event on April 24th?

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Physical Activity’s Role in Youth Substance Use and Mental Health

Submitted by cwerch@preventi... on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 13:03

Introduction

The US Department of Health and Human Services has recommended youth ages 6-17 years old get 60 minutes or more of combined moderate and vigorous physical activity each day.

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Single-session & Other Brief Interventions for Preventing Youth Alcohol, Marijuana, E-cigarette & Opioid Use

Submitted by cwerch@preventi... on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 14:23

We recently presented a webinar on brief interventions for preventing youth substance use. Because it was a completely filled session, I wanted to provide a description of the main points covered in the webinar for those who had not had an opportunity to attend it.

Introduction

Public comment on recommendations for primary care–based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in youth

Submitted by Julee Christianson on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 07:46

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on primary care–based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults. The Task Force found that more research is needed on how clinicians can help keep young people from starting to use drugs.