April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth. If you are struggling with substance use, we're here to help you find recovery. Visit rhahealth.org/bh to find services near you. #SubstanceUse #Recovery

Not every sign means there’s a problem, but they can be invitations to check in. Paying attention to changes in behavior can help adults start supportive conversations early.

#YouthVoice #TraumaInformed #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse

New resource from the NCTSN: A 5-part fact sheet series on the intersection of trauma & substance use—designed to support providers working with children, youth & families. 🔗s.uconn.edu/nctsn-facts
#YouthMentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #SubstanceUse #SystemsOfCare

Madison youth survey finds asset gains, lower self-reported substance use and new concerns about gambling and sophomore use Madison Youth and Family Services presented 2025 survey results showing increases in developmental assets and declines in several risky behaviors, while noting a spike in 30-day use among sophomores and 108 students reporting recent gambling—25% of those showed problem-gambling indicators. Board members pressed for follow-ups.

Madison's latest youth survey reveals a promising increase in developmental assets but alarming signs of rising gambling behaviors among students—what does this mean for our community?

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#CT #MadisonYouth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #CommunitySupport #MentalHealth

Regional School District 18 hears Youth Voices Count survey showing declines in some substance‑use measures and ongoing youth mental‑health concerns Presenters told the board the biannual Youth Voices Count survey (grades 6–12) had about a 90% response rate and showed lower rates than prior cycles for some measures — including a drop in students reporting thoughts of self‑harm and lower marijuana indicators — while still identifying 11.6% of respondents as having seriously considered suicide (65 students).

The latest Youth Voices Count survey reveals alarming mental health trends among students, with 11.6% seriously considering suicide, despite some positive declines in substance use.

Get the details!

#CT #CitizenPortal #YouthMentalHealth #SubstanceUse

What helps young people thrive?
Join us for a free training exploring how family, community, and identity can protect against substance use and support adolescent well-being.

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Special Commission on Xylazine approves final report; staff to finalize appendices and submit to clerks The Special Commission on Xylazine voted to approve its final report and instructed staff to incorporate agreed red-line edits and complete appendices; absent Senator John Vilas submitted a letter expressing support.

The Special Commission on Xylazine has officially approved its final report, paving the way for crucial recommendations on tackling this pressing issue.

Get the details!

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Supervised Consumption Sites - How does it help people? Our Senior Knowledge Broker Chandni Sondagar explains how supervised consumption sites help people. This video is part of a series created to help people understand different approaches that support substance use health.

There’s been a lot of talk about supervised consumption sites. But what are they really for? Find out how they help people.

Get the facts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14psCqc_iuE

#SupervisedConsumptionSites #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseHealth #GetTheFacts #CCSA

Make the best possible choice for your health and future. Drugs are calling, but you DON’T have to answer.

#substanceuseawareness #substanceuseprevention #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #drugawareness

Nurses from every professional setting are welcome at AMERSA. 🩺

👉 Explore our SIGs: amersa.org/special-interest-groups-overview

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Innovative Ohio program lets moms in recovery live with their children In Trumbull County, the Brighter Beginnings recovery center is part of a state effort to transform how parents who are battling substance abuse experience recovery.The new facility is a partner

In Trumbull County, #Ohio, a recovery center called Brighter Beginnings is part of the state’s START effort, supporting parents battling substance use as they work toward stability with their children. In year one: 6 families reunified.
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Learn the impacts of substance use—and how much richer your life can be without them.

#substanceuseprevention #substanceuseawareness #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #drugawareness

Missed Part 2? Stay current on what’s driving stimulant use and how Canada is responding.

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#stimulants #ccsa #substanceuse

Planned 'wet' supportive housing in Port Alberni sparks concern Construction is expected to start this summer on the six-storey apartment building on Second Avenue, where drug use will be allowed.

"B.C. Housing said the model ensures that #substanceuse isn’t a barrier to accessing safe #housing, saying that when a resident wants to access #treatment or #recovery programs to reduce their substance use, they will be supported" #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Original Article · Open Access

📄 In #CAMH: Self‐reported changes in adolescent mental health, deliberate self‐harm, substance use, and help‐seeking behavior before and after the COVID‐19 pandemic – A Finnish time‐trend study
👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.70040
#MentalHealthResearch #EvidenceBased #SelfHarm #SubstanceUse

Governor DeWine announces nearly $5 million to combat drug trafficking, prevent substance use disorder Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that two state programs will award a total of $5 million in funding to support local law enforcement's work to combat illegal drug activity

#GovernorDeWine announces nearly $5 million to combat #drugtrafficking, prevent #substanceuse disorder

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Hi folks, the day has arrived:
Tonight's our big benefit concert!
If you can't join us, please visit Connorfund.org and help us with a donation.
Large or small, each one is important.
Thank you!
#mentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #substanceuse

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If you follow harm reduction or want to know more about the topic, you might enjoy this Medium article I wrote about how moralized narratives hurt recovery.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli […]

Mental Illness, Personal Crises & Substance Use Why Moralized Narratives Hurt Recovery

If you follow harm reduction or want to know more about the topic, you might enjoy this Medium article I wrote about how moralized narratives hurt recovery.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli

Harm reduction focuses on compassion, safety, and dignity.

Learn more at opendoorstraining.org/.

#HarmReduction #TraumaInformed #RestorativeJustice #SubstanceUse

There's no better day than today to commit to a life that's substance free!
#substanceuseprevention #substanceusedisorder #drugfree #substanceuseawareness #substanceuse

Graphic displaying the map of Canada with the following overlaid text: “Now available. Part 2: Stimulant Use and Harms in Canada. This issue explores: Drivers, What this means for different groups of people, Responses to reduce harms.” Includes CCSA and CCENDU logo.

📢 Part 2 is live.

What’s driving stimulant use? How are different groups affected? What responses are being considered to reduce harms?

Read the final part of Issue 7 now: https://ow.ly/RWMp50Yvorf

#stimulants #ccsa #substanceuse

Using marijuana to ease anxiety or depression? Science shows the evidence isn’t there Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.

“We found no evidence any form of #cannabis is effective in treating #anxiety, #depression or post-traumatic stress disorder [ #PTSD ], which are three of the leading reasons for which cannabis is prescribed” #substanceuse #mentalhealth www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Substance Use and the Dignity of Risk I've taken a pause on weekly posting to preserve time for revising my book manuscript. Thank you for sticking around in the meantime! When I gave my presentation on navigating substance use services,...

New post on the risks of #substanceuse and autonomy in assessing risk. Treatment providers are often part of the problem...

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Hello. My name is Jon. I am completing a MSc in Substance Use at the University of Stirling. I’m looking to interview occupational therapists working in substance use services in the UK.

For details/to participate email jdf00005@students.stir.ac.uk

#occupationaltherapy #substanceuse #addiction

Is the US Entering a ‘Fifth Wave’ of the Overdose Crisis? Experts suggest an increase in stimulant use may signal a ‘fifth wave’ of the US overdose crisis.

My story for @medscape.com looks at the rise in stimulant-only use and associated increase in OD deaths from methamphetamine and cocaine alone.

#Psychsky #addiction #opioids #publichealth #epidemiology #substanceuse #harmreduction

Chippewa County Board approves opioid-settlement spending process; projects $1.69 million in payments The board adopted Resolution 2025-11 to establish an opioid-settlement spending process and RFP-based contracting for allowable remediation services; the resolution notes the county is projected to receive $1,689,836.78 over 18 years and requires executed contracts before any disbursement.

Chippewa County is set to receive nearly $1.7 million from opioid settlements, paving the way for crucial programs to combat substance use in one of Michigan's most vulnerable areas.

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#ChippewaCounty #MI #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #CommunityWellbeing