Resources for Women’s History Month
March 1, 2022National Women’s History Month in March celebrates the contributions that women have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Populations of focus: Women Links: Date: 2021, updated 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Helping Those in Need of Addiction Recovery From Cannabis and Other Substances
February 16, 2022With the growing number of Americans trying and using marijuana, it is important to address addiction. It is equally necessary to stress that there is nothing shameful about experiencing it. Addiction affects everyone regardless of gender, age, race, or other socioeconomic factors. While many would prefer to focus on the magnitude of the “harder” drugs […]
Prescription Stimulant Misuse Among Youth and Young Adults
February 11, 2022The misuse of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, sedatives, and stimulants among youth and young adults aged 12 to 25 is a major public health issue in the United States. The prevalence of prescription drug misuse is highest among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25; over 11 percent report the misuse of prescription […]
Resources for Black History Month 2024
February 3, 2022National African American History Month in February celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. During Black History Month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is celebrating […]
The Ambassador Toolkit: Take Action Against Teen Dating Violence
January 21, 2022FUTURES’ award-winning, national public education initiative, That’s Not Cool, has released a new resource: the Ambassador Toolkit. That’s Not Cool is an award-winning national public education campaign managed by FUTURES to engage young people online around healthy relationships and the prevention of digital abuse. The program’s interactive website, tools, and resources support young people as […]
keepin’ it REAL
January 14, 2022keepin’ it REAL (kiR) is a scientifically proven, effective substance use prevention and social and emotional competency enhancing program designed to focus on the competencies linked to preventing substance use and abuse. Featured as a cost-effective and powerful program by the U.S. Surgeon General in 2016, this program is based on the real stories of […]
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