#SubstanceUsePrevention
LightNews LightNews
citizenptnewswi.bsky.social
St. Croix County is on the verge of a transformative health initiative with potential funding aimed at combating substance abuse and supporting families in need.

Click to read more!

#CroixCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #FamilySupportServices #CommunityHealthInitiatives #SubstanceUsePrevention
County applies for $100K opioid settlement match and $241K prevention grant
County aims for funding to support substance use initiatives and family treatment court.
citizenportal.ai
June 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
Did you know that 1 in 4 Kids Live with Parents Who Have Alcohol or Other Drug Problems?

www.newswise.com/articles/1-i...
#alcoholawareness #alcohol #alcoholpolicy #alcoholkids #alcoholfamilies #substanceuseprevention #substanceabuseawareness #substanceusedisorder
1 in 4 Kids Live with Parents Who Have Alcohol or Other Drug Problems | Newswise
A large percentage of American children are growing up in households with at least one parent who uses alcohol or other drugs in problematic ways – raising the risk that those children will go on to d...
www.newswise.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
citizenptnewsks.bsky.social
Kansas is taking bold steps to combat addiction by reducing stigma and enhancing community-driven prevention strategies.

Learn more here

#KS #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #StigmaReduction #KansasAddiction
Statewide initiative launched to reduce substance use stigma and enhance prevention services
The initiative targets stigma reduction and prevention of drug-related overdoses through community engagement.
citizenportal.ai
April 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
Terri Anne Skelly warns that marijuana storefronts and their flashy ads could lead our youth to view drug use as a solution for mental health struggles.

Click to read more!

#SanDiegoCitySanDiegoCounty #CA #PublicHealth #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal #SanDiegoCounty #YouthMentalHealth
Terri Anne Skelly urges board to reconsider marijuana storefronts' effects on youth
Skelly warns that marijuana advertising threatens youth mental health and well-being.
citizenportal.ai
April 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
NSDUH Data Spotlight:
ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE NONUSE
published March 25th
Data highlighting adolescents from 12 - 17 for illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, and nicotine vaping.

www.samhsa.gov/data/report/...
#substanceuseprevention #substanceabuseawareness
NSDUH Data Spotlight: Adolescent Substance Nonuse
Find data on the nonuse of substances among adolescents aged 12 to 17 from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Estimates include illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, and nico...
www.samhsa.gov
March 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
citizenptnewsks.bsky.social
Emporia schools are taking a bold step in student safety by deploying advanced vape detection technology, showing promising results in curbing substance use among students.

Learn more here!

#EmporiaSchoolBoards #KS #CitizenPortal #TechnologyInEducation #EmporiaSchools #SubstanceUsePrevention
Emporia School Board approves pilot program for vape detectors at middle school
Emporia plans to pilot vape detectors at middle school following successful high school implementation.
citizenportal.ai
June 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
citizenptnewsmd.bsky.social
Montgomery County is celebrating a remarkable 40% drop in youth overdose fatalities, showcasing the impact of proactive health initiatives in the fight against the opioid crisis.

Click to read more!

#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CommunitySupport #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth
Montgomery County reports significant decline in youth overdose fatalities amid opioid crisis
Montgomery County reports significant decreases in youth overdose fatalities and opioid-related emergencies in 2024.
citizenportal.ai
January 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
citizenptnewsks.bsky.social
Kansas is stepping up its fight against addiction with a bold new approach that emphasizes long-term recovery and comprehensive support systems.

Get the details!

#KS #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal #HarmReduction #MentalHealthStrategies #KansasAddiction
Kansas enhances long-term recovery and harm reduction strategies amid substance use crisis
Kansas expands recovery support and harm reduction services to address substance use challenges.
citizenportal.ai
April 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
Get ready to light up the night in Danvers as the community comes together on May 7 to celebrate recovery and raise awareness about substance use prevention!

Click to read more!

#TownofDanversEssexCounty #MA #MentalHealth #HealthWellbeing #CitizenPortal #DanversCommunity #SubstanceUsePrevention
Danvers prepares for Light the Night Purple event on May 7
Danvers community will celebrate recovery and challenge stigma at Light the Night event.
citizenportal.ai
April 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
Drivers believe they drive better under cannabis influence - new study

www.wsls.com/news/local/2...
#cannabis #substanceuseprevention #cannabispolicy
AAA Study reveals drivers believe they drive better under cannabis influence
As cannabis becomes the third most commonly used substance in the United States, following nicotine and alcohol, concerns about its impact on driving safety are rising.
www.wsls.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The Friday Night Live club is making waves in Lake County, successfully gathering over 100 pledges to combat underage drinking and creating a safer environment for youth!

Get the details

#LakeCounty #CA #LakeCountyUnderageDrinking #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUsePrevention
Clear Lake youth champion underage drinking prevention with pledges and community outreach
Friday Night Live secures 100 pledges against underage drinking during community events.
citizenportal.ai
April 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
Can cannabis use interfere with heart health? New research suggests that this is a possibility:

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
#SubstanceUsePrevention #substanceabuseawareness #CannabisPolicy
Cannabis Is Interfering With the Heart
Evidence is stacking up about the influence of cannabinoids on cardiovascular disease, and newer, synthetic options are binding even more tightly to the CB1 receptor, which could be harmful.
www.medscape.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
candorhealthed.bsky.social
MYTH: Vaping is just flavored air—it’s totally safe.
FACT: Vaping exposes your lungs to harmful chemicals like nicotine, heavy metals, and ultrafine particles.

#SubstanceUsePrevention #VapingTruth #HealthEd
June 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
citizenptnewsut.bsky.social
A powerful youth coalition is transforming Sunset by tackling substance use and enhancing mental health with innovative programs that truly make a difference.

Click to read more!

#UT #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthPromotion #CommunitySupport #SubstanceUsePrevention
Coalition Launches Youth Programs to Tackle Substance Use and Mental Health in Sunset
The coalition provides funding and initiatives to support youth engagement and mental health.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
A mother’s heartbreaking testimony about her son's addiction to high potency THC has sparked urgent calls for legislative action to protect Georgia's youth.

Read the full story

#GA #GeorgiaYouth #LegislativeAction #SubstanceUsePrevention #YouthAddiction #CitizenPortal
Mother advocates for restrictions on high potency THC amid son's recovery journey
A mother urges lawmakers to pass restrictions on high potency THC to protect youth.
citizenportal.ai
March 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
California's youth are facing an alarming rise in drug overdose deaths, and urgent funding for substance use prevention is needed now more than ever.

Learn more here

#CA #YouthMentalHealth #CitizenPortal #FundingForServices #SubstanceUsePrevention
Dede Hirsch advocates for funding youth substance use prevention in California
Dede Hirsch stresses urgent funding for youth substance use services amid rising overdose rates.
citizenportal.ai
April 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
New Research from PRC - Drinking Firsts: Racial/Ethnic Differences in Youth Alcohol Outcomes
prev.org/2024/11/12/d...
#alcoholawareness #publichealth #PublicHealthMatters
#substanceuseprevention #substanceabuseawareness
December 10, 2024 at 1:12 AM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
The Long Arc of Substance Use Policy Innovation in Medicaid: Looking Back, Looking Forward

www.milbank.org/quarterly/ar...
#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...
www.milbank.org
August 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The Lakeside Union School District is stepping up for students and educators, introducing new initiatives for wellness and cannabis education while rallying support for teachers impacted by devastating wildfires.

Click to read more!

#CA #StudentWellness #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal
Local educators mobilize support for fire-affected teachers in Los Angeles
Teachers’ union provides disaster relief funds and GoFundMe resources for affected members.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
citizenptnewsor.bsky.social
Oregon is taking a bold step to safeguard its youth by establishing comprehensive substance use prevention strategies through a new bill!

Learn more here

#OR #YouthEmpowerment #HealthEducation #SubstanceUsePrevention
Oregon Bill HB 3321 establishes statewide substance use prevention strategies for youth
The Act directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to develop youth substance use prevention plans.
citizenportal.ai
June 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
Prevention Month 2025 Toolkit is Live
October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month — Get Ready.

www.samhsa.gov/about/digita...

#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
citizenptnewsks.bsky.social
Kansas is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift in addiction prevention, aiming to invest more in mental health and comprehensive community support for all ages.

Learn more here

#KS #SubstanceUsePrevention #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAccess #KansasAddiction
Kansas prioritizes investment in comprehensive prevention and mental health strategies
Kansas aims to enhance prevention funding and support mental health across all age groups.
citizenportal.ai
April 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
prc-rc-1.bsky.social
Laws Governing Substance Use during Pregnancy: Steps for Health Equity Research

www.milbank.org/quarterly/ar...
#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
www.milbank.org
August 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
citizenptnewsak.bsky.social
Petersburg Borough is taking bold steps to enhance community health services, focusing on vital support for behavioral health and the aging population.

Learn more here

#PetersburgBorough #AK #ElderCareServices #BehavioralHealth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUsePrevention
Alaska health officials propose strategies for substance use and elder care services
Officials seek to enhance local services for substance use, suicide prevention, and elder care.
citizenportal.ai
May 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
Texas pharmacy schools are stepping up to tackle the urgent mental health and substance use challenges faced by future pharmacists.

Learn more here

#TX #HealthcareProfessionals #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthSupport #TexasPharmacy #SubstanceUsePrevention
Texas Pharmacy Association engages students on mental health at UTEP and UH events
PRN promotes peer assistance programs at Texas pharmacy schools to address substance use issues
citizenportal.ai
May 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM