Hosted By: World Health Organization
April 14, 2023 2:00-3:30 PM (CT)
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/3TFb1Yc
This webinar presented by the World Health Organization will introduce recently published WHO guidelines on parenting interventions to prevent maltreatment and enhance parent-child child relationships; provide a state-of the science overview of the underlying evidence that informsMore
Scientists at SDRG and the University of Melbourne have published two of the first studies to identify risk factors for young adult homelessness!
The University of Washington’s Social Development Reasearch Group along with the University of Melborne have found evidence from the two International Youth Development Study studies that suggests prevention programs targeting risk factors from adolescence to young adulthoodMore
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communitiesMore
The city of Malmö, Sweden held its first Swedish language training for workshop leaders who will deliver Guiding Good Choices to the citizens of Malmö. Seven new workshop leaders were certified by Malmö Stad’s Guiding Good Choices training team of Eva-Lotta Ahlkvist Björk, Stephanie Löfgren, and Jonas Pantelidis. The Center for CTC’s Dalene Beaulieu participated virtually to provide support. Malmö hasMore
Cannabidiol (CBD) – Potential Harms, Side Effects, and Unknowns
This advisory introduces readers to cannabidiol (CBD), how it is derived, and how it differs from delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids. The advisory focuses on the risks and harms of CBD, especially those sold over the counter. This advisory also clarifies common misconceptions about CBD, given its broad availability andMore
Hosted by: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
February 16, 2023 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
In honor of Black History Month, the SAMHSA is hosting a virtual roundtable featuring speakers with lived experience, community leaders, and practitioners to discuss behavioral health challenges in Black communities. Through personal stories and innovative programs, speakers will highlight the oftenMore
The Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) was recently released. The due date for grant applications is March 3.
SAMHSA has revised the STOP Act grant funding opportunity announcement by increasing the anticipated award amount from $50,000 annually for 4 years to $60,000 annually over the same term. Current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program recipients are stronglyMore
Presented by Southeast PTTC
January 25, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Youth Engagement (YE) is an approach to prevention in which prevention organizations effectively engage youth as leaders or partners in planning, tailoring, implementing, or evaluating prevention programming. In this webinar, Dr. Ballard will describe different models of YE for prevention, share tips forMore
Hosted By: National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC
Registration Deadline: January 24, 2023
Session 1: Overview of Substance use and Substance Use Disorders (1/24)
Session 2: Prevention (2/7)
Session 3: Treating Substance Use Disorders (2/14)
Session 4: Case Illustrations (2/21)
Session 5: Reflections Upon Important Substance Use Topics – Q/A (2/28)
Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network Resource
January 31, 2023
1:00 pm to 2:00 EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
During safety demonstrations, flight attendants will remind you to put on your safety mask before helping others. The same applies to individuals in the substance use disorder (SUD) field. Working in the addiction field can expose professionals to additional stress and trauma, which canMore
