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You are not alone. Whether you are someone you love needs help related to substance use, there are resources available. Visit our resource page to see where you can turn next. Resources include state-wide behavioral health programs, support groups for loved ones, recovery centers, and more.
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Self Guided E-Learning Module: Emerging Trends in Youth Vaping: What Schools Need to Know
Emerging Trends in Youth Vaping: What Schools Need to Know, a 7-module, self-paced e-training developed for educators, Student Assistance Counselors, administrators, prevention specialists, and parents.
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CATCH Global Foundation
CATCH My Breathe
CATCH collaborated with researchers at Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health to create CATCH My Breath™, a youth e-cigarette, JUUL, and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12. The evidence-based program was shown to substantially reduce students’ likelihood of vaping in the year following program implementation. Students also showed a significant increase in knowledge of the dangers of vaping and an increase in positive perceptions about choosing a vape-free lifestyle.
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American Lung Association
Get Your Head out of the Clouds
Big Tobacco is intentionally hooking our nation’s kids. Having an informed discussion can prevent your child from becoming one of nearly 8,000 kids who start vaping every day. Explore our general conversation guide for facts, quick tips, and discussion approaches. Answer a few short questions for a personalized experience to better support your child in making good, healthy decisions.
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Tobacco-Free Rhode Island
Learn about Tobacco and E-Cig Products
Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) is a statewide network of organizations and individuals working to reduce tobacco and nicotine use – the leading cause of preventable death in Rhode Island. We are a central coordinator for people and organizations working on tobacco control in Rhode island. We facilitate communication and share information, and provide a wealth of resources and action strategies for people and organizations trying to create policy change
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Truth Initiative
Youth Vaping Prevention & Resources to Quit Curriculum
This free digital learning experience is being developed as part of Truth Initiative’s nationally recognized truth
campaign and will be made available to schools by leading social impact education innovator, EVERFI.
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Tobacco's Impact on Rhode Island
Tobacco leaves a huge toll on Rhode Island. Learn about how much money Rhode Island spends, rates of use, and more.