More than 13.6 million adults over the age of 50 met the criteria for a substance use disorder in 2022. Yet substance use among this population remains underrecognized and has historically not been a priority population for many prevention professionals. This product explains the scope and causes of substance use among older adults, including the […]
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Alcohol Awareness Month
As April unfolds, we find ourselves at the crossroads of education and action, as we bring our attention to a critical matter that demands our collective efforts – underage alcohol use. The prevalence of underage alcohol use demands our attention and calls for a community-wide response. This isn’t just a challenge; it’s an opportunity for […]
What are youth saying about gambling?
When youth were asked if they gamble, nearly all said no. But when asked if they have ever been given a scratch-off ticket, nearly all said yes. We can see a lack of education around gambling in youth. Many can not recall having a conversation about gambling with their parents, guardians, teachers, doctors, or faith-based […]
Embracing Cultural Humility in Substance Use Prevention
Cultural humility is a lifelong process of learning, self-evaluation, and seeking to better serve others. Following the principles of cultural humility can help prevention professionals better overcome biases and implement culturally responsive services that improve health and wellness. This product explains the importance of cultural humility and illustrates the steps to pursuing cultural humility. It […]
New Episode Alert – Episode 27 Why Your Work Matters – Celebrating Our Wins
Welcome to a heartwarming episode entitled “Why Your Work Matters: Celebrate Your Wins.” Helping professionals often underestimate the profound impact of their work, but on today’s episode, we’re here to remind you of the incredible positive ripple effect you create. Through your dedication, families experience improved dynamics, communities flourish with well-being and the burden on […]
Screening, testing, and treating for STIs is part of SAMHSA’s whole person approach to behavioral health treatment and substance use prevention.
Letter on the Importance of Screening, Testing, and Treating Syphilis from Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon Earlier today, Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of SAMHSA, shared a letter with colleagues about the importance of SAMHSA grantees’ role in screening for, testing for, and treating syphilis among the populations they serve. This is particularly […]
Consumer Guide: How Can a Peer Specialist Support My Recovery From Problematic Substance Use? For People Seeking Recovery
This new consumer guide offers people with past or current problematic substance use a straightforward exploration of the roles, values, and work environments of professional peer specialists. This guide is a comprehensive resource that will help readers understand who professional peer specialists are, what they do in various work settings, and how to access and […]
Federal Agencies Call on Housing Community to Expand Access to Life Saving Measures
Biden-Harris Administration Calls on Housing Community to Help Expand Access to Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications Like Naloxone As part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda priority to beat the overdose epidemic, federal agencies are working with housing and support services providers to improve access to life-saving measures like naloxone, destigmatize substance use disorder, and promote […]
Walking in Wellness Episode 26: Choose You
Walking in Wellness Episode 26: Choose You, Central East PTTC
988 Partner Toolkit
The 988 Partner Toolkit is a resource center for social media, video, print, radio, FAQs, messaging, and other marketing materials that can be used to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is designed for states, territories, tribes, crisis centers, communities, emergency service providers, and other partners to speak with one voice so there is a […]