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Research has de-bunked that moderate drinking has any health benefits. Check out this New York Times podcast on the conflicting guidance on the benefits and risks of drinking. #ThePartnershipNH #AlcoholFacts #NYT

The Partnership offers fact sheets about many different substances including alcohol, stimulants, opioids, tobacco, prevention communication, and more. Start the important conversations and check out our fact sheets here: https://bit.ly/4cuR1zH #ThePartnershipNH #Factsheets #GetTheFacts

Please join the American Lung Association for a webcast on Medicaid Coverage of Pediatric Tobacco Cessation Treatment. This webcast is accompanying our upcoming issue brief on the same topic, which will be released this summer. We will discuss what cessation treatments state Medicaid programs cover for youth, strategies to address challenges to that coverage, lessons learned from states and what information is needed to address gaps in coverage. We will hear from a Michigan-based practicing pediatrician, the Vermont tobacco control program and the North Dakota Medicaid Pharmacy Department on their challenges to coverage and lessons learned for states that are working on this issue. https://ow.ly/8xtr50SzQN2

Today’s cannabis is much more potent than in years past. The THC) content, which is the component that causes the high, has increased significantly. High potency products (THC over 10%) are linked to an increased risk of serious mental health issues, including addiction. As discussions around cannabis legalization continue, it is important to understand the potential risks and harms associated with cannabis use, particularly for young people. Learn more in our recent blog. #ThePartnershipNH #Cannabis #CannabisUse

Parenting adolescents requires a different approach than a young child. Adolescents want to form their own identity separate and apart from their parents and caregivers—more like their peers. They are curious and want to explore the larger world, yet they need support and guidance along the way. Learn how you can help young people in your life find direction, avoid problems with substances, and take care of the mental health. Watch our video on connection and download our discussion guide and factsheets to further the conversation in your community. #ThePartnershipNH #Prevention #Connection #NHYouth https://bit.ly/49bzz23

Parents can always lead by example. It’s a common misconception that alcohol use is a rite of passage for teenagers. This belief can lead to more lenient attitudes towards underage drinking, increasing the risk of alcohol-related harm. Check out our summer blog by Joseph Vano, a Prevention Strategies Manager at the Partnership for Public Health Prevention Strategies, and help your teen have a safer summer. https://bit.ly/3KuEGiW #ThePartnershipNH #AlcoholAwareness

Traditional systems of care in the United States may overlook experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), making it difficult to seek mental health care. During #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth this July, we’re highlighting supports created by BIPOC for their communities. Learn more. #ThePartnershipNH #MentalHealth https://lnkd.in/eFCvxvS

📢 Join a webinar on July 23rd at 1 p.m. ET to learn about the brain science behind substance use disorders and how to address stigma with Dr. Brian Fuehrlein MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the Director of the Psychiatric Emergency Room at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Learn more and register today! #ThePartnershipNH

The NH legislature recently tabled House Bill 1633, which proposed the legalization of recreational cannabis in the state. As a result, NH remains the only state in New England where recreational cannabis is illegal. As discussions about cannabis legalization continue and while some adults are certified to use cannabis for therapeutic purposes, understand the potential risks and harms associated with cannabis use, particularly for young people. Read more in our NEW blog. #ThePartnershipNH #Cannabis #CannabisLegalization #CannabisUse #Prevention

Our #PowerOfPrevention podcast is the perfect listen for people who are looking for solutions and want to make NH a better place where we all have the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive. In each episode we go deeper into the topic of substance misuse prevention. Subscribe wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode! #ThePartnershipNH #Prevention #Podcast https://bit.ly/3s50Xy4