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Prevention Research Center Resource Link for Community Action
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The Resource Link for Community Action of PIRE-PRC provides information and guidance to state and community agencies and organizations, policy makers, and members of the public who prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and misuse.
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NIAAA T32 post-doc opportunities at @uconnhealth.bsky.social. Applications due by December 1, 2025.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A new issue of Cannabis was published today! 10 new empirical papers and the published abstracts from #RSMj2025 in Detroit. Our journal is now in its 8th year and is indexed in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.
publications.sciences.ucf.edu/cannabis/ind...
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Introduction to Policy Surveillance and Scientific Legal Mapping from Temple's Center for Public Health Law Research

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#publichealth #PublicHealthEducation
#publichealthawareness #publichealthlaw #research
#ResearchMatters #researchers #ResearchExcellence
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Submissions for the 49th Annual Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) Scientific Meeting are OPEN! Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research with colleagues from around the world.

To access your Submission Dashboard, you must log in at rsa.societyconference.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 19 -25, 2025

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#NCAAW #alcoholawareness #AlcoholAwarenessMonth
#collegelife #collegestudent #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthSupport
College students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope
College can be a joyful time—of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19–25, brings attention to ...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Interested in learning more about #Prevention? Read this letter to the editor on strategies to address co-occurring behavioral health needs among justice-involved youth #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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New Research from PRC: Effects of Impaired Control and Pharmacological Criteria for Lifetime Alcohol Use Disorder on Relationships between Drinking and Problems

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#alcoholusedisorder #AUD #alcoholawareness #alcoholharms #alcohol #SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceabuseawareness
October 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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A new paper on conducting legal policy research. In AJPH:

A Call for Formal Reporting Standards for Legal Research in Public Health Studies
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October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's NIAAA's findings on the topic:
www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/...

#alcoholawareness #alcohol #publichealth #PublicHealthMatters #publichealthawareness #PublicHealthAlert
October 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A large part of suicide prevention is understanding who is at an increased risk. Visit the #HMCA website for studies and variables related to suicide. myumi.ch/jJQN1 #suicideprevention #RWJF
Infographic declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with a depiction of a person holding another persons hand.
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Prevention Month 2025 Toolkit is Live
October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month — Get Ready.

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#substanceuseawareness #SubstanceUseRecovery #substanceuseprevention #PublicHealth #PublicHealthMatters
Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month
October is Substance Use Prevention Month.
www.samhsa.gov
September 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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This #SuicidePreventionMonth, remember: reaching out for help is a sign of strength—please keep going. RecoverMe connects young adults to resources for mental health and substance use, and a supportive community. Visit samhsa.gov/recoverme
#SuicidePreventionMonth
September 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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templelegalepi.bsky.social
Seattle-ready for #PHLC2025! From legal epidemiology to harm reduction, health equity, & policy stories that matter — excited to present, connect, & advocate. @networkforphl.bsky.social

#PublicHealthLaw
September 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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templelegalepi.bsky.social
CPHLR is looking forward to the ‪@iaphs.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Platt and Elizabeth Van Nostrand will be sharing “Legal Epidemiology for Health Departments: Measuring the Law and Evaluating Policy Impacts on Population Health” on Wednesday!
#IAPHS2025
September 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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New Research from PRC:
Alcohol and Cannabis Use among Youth: Novel Measures of Opportunities for Use

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#alcoholawareness #alcohol #cannabis #cannabispolicy #alcoholpolicy #SubstanceUseAwareness #adolescentmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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SAMHSA Webinar
Cannabis Use: An Examination of National Trends + Protective Strategies for Youth + Young Adults

Sep 8, 2025: 12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: OCMO Webinar Cannabis Use: An Examination of National Trends and Protective Strategies for Youth and Young Adults . After registering, you will receive a co...
SAMHSA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer will host a webinar on the topic of Cannabis Use: An Examination of National Trends and Protective Strategies for Youth and Young Adults. The presentation ...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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🤝 We’re excited to introduce one of the 2025 SOSUR keynote speakers: Dr. Traci Toomey! She’ll explore “Policy & Implementation Issues Related to Cannabis Legalization.”

The symposium will take place Nov 5-6 via Zoom.
🔗 Learn more & register: rdar.unl.edu/center-news-...
Promotional banner for 2025 SOSUR keynote on cannabis legalization policy presented by Traci Toomey, PhD.
September 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Today is Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

We remember those we’ve lost, support those affected, and highlight the importance of removing stigma around drug use. Stigma stops people from seeking help, accessing life-saving interventions, and receiving the care they deserve.

#OverdoseAwarenessDay
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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In an interview with @contempobgyn.bsky.social, Sarah Raifman of @ansirh.bsky.social talks about a new study that found that people who drink heavily are at greater risk of becoming pregnant when they don't want to be
Sarah Raifman, PhD, MSc, highlights the link between heavy drinking and pregnancy
A new study using advanced pregnancy preference measures reveals that heavy alcohol use significantly increases the risk of unintended pregnancy, highlighting the need for personalized contraceptive…
www.contemporaryobgyn.net
August 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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New from PRC:
Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Co-Use among Ethnic Groups in California
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#alcohol #alcoholawareness #cannabis #SubstanceUseAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmatters #PublicHealth #minoritymentalhealth #ethnicity #immigrantmentalhealth
Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Co-Use among Ethnic Groups in California - Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Nationally, approximately 11% of people who drank in the past 12 months also used cannabis. The objective of this paper is to examine rates and correlates of alcohol and cannabis use and co-use among ...
link.springer.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Laws Governing Substance Use during Pregnancy: Steps for Health Equity Research

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#SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceuseprevention #substanceusepolicy #SubstanceUse #alcohol #cannabis #opioidawareness #pregnancy #HealthyPregnancy #substanceuselaw #pregnancylaws
Laws Governing Substance Use During Pregnancy: Next Steps for Health Equity Research | Milbank Quarterly
See all articles in the special issue, Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges Facing the United States: What Can State Policymakers Do? Pregnant and
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August 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The Long Arc of Substance Use Policy Innovation in Medicaid: Looking Back, Looking Forward

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#SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceuseprevention #substanceusedisorder #substanceuserecovery #SubstanceUse
#SubstanceUseSupport #Medicaid #MedicaidMatters
The Long Arc of Substance Use Policy Innovation in Medicaid: Looking Back, Looking Forward | Milbank Quarterly
This Perspective examines the role of Medicaid in the innovation of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. In 2023, an estimated 49 million Americans met criteria for an SUD and more than 100,000 peo...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Video: Alcohol and Teens: What Every Parent Needs to Know
by Partnership to End Addiction

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#alcohol #alcoholawareness #alcoholteen #publichealth #PublicHealthMatters #publichealthawareness #PublicHealthAlert #teenmentalhealth #teenpolicy
How to Talk to Your Teen About Alcohol | A Parent's Guide
YouTube video by Partnership to End Addiction
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August 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Study looks at 30-somethings’ on-the-job drug and alcohol use
#NBHAPIndustryNews
https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27100-study-looks-at-30-somethings-on-the-job-drug-and-alcohol-use
Study looks at 30-somethings’ on-the-job drug and alcohol use
Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.
www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social
"Drug decriminalization policy under the microscope in the United States: crime data considerations to inform future research" by Hope M. Smiley-McDonald and colleagues (2025) via @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social ....what are some future crime considerations?

LINK: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM