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It's not too late to sign up for the upcoming webinar: The Alcohol Retail Environment: Emerging Hazards to Public Safety, which will be on January 30th. Join the APRC and CPRC to learn about emerging alcohol and cannabis beverage trends, presented by Dr. Matthew Rossheim. https://buff.ly/3NZQYBs

Q: What does research say about Harm Reduction? A: Decades of research have shown that some harm reduction strategies provide significant individual and public health benefits, including preventing deaths from overdoses and preventing transmission of infectious diseases among people who use drugs and the larger community.

Prevention First and AllianceChicago are partnering to offer the online webinar "Navigating Cross-Cultural Communication about Mental Health" on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This online webinar will focus on cross-cultural communication about mental health. This is the first in our webinar series aimed to address suicide prevention best practices, strategies, and innovative ideas. https://buff.ly/41NdAx6

Download the “Talk. They Hear You.” app for helpful tools like Screen4Success and conversation starters that can help you talk to your child about healthy choices regarding underage substance use. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3gUnsMr

The Prevention First Leadership Center provides educational opportunities focused on advancing and increasing knowledge and awareness of decreasing opioid and stimulant use disorders. Check out the Leadership Center's current available resources! https://buff.ly/40pH6qk

Sign up today for a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid virtual training! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. During this course, you will learn how to support young people in your life and your work. https://buff.ly/4h8mFVR

Good news- the reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained relatively low in 2024, a recent study reports.

Trauma-informed supervision is important for youth violence prevention programs to succeed. The Reimagine Youth Development Training and Technical Assistance Team is excited to offer the Trauma-Informed Supervisor Series in collaboration with Mark Sanders of On the Mark Consulting. For more information, check out: https://buff.ly/3rhZOm4

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, outlining the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. https://buff.ly/4gGXU3e

Sometimes, the best thing to do for overall mental health is to stop and take some mindful breaths. It's ok to pause, ask for space, and take the time you need. #MentalHealthMondays https://buff.ly/421ymJt