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A national center for the study of environmental approaches to health, part of @PIREResearch (Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation). Posts≠endorsements

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NCAI Policy Research Center@NCAIPRC3 Sep 2020
Thanks to all our presenters, attendees, and our great NCAI team – we held our 15th Annual Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum as a virtual event! Great discussions on research and data for tribal strategic decision making. Check out some pictures!
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources17 Aug 2020
"I'd rather they drink at home?" Maybe not. medicalxpress.com/news/2020-…

No evidence that parents supplying alcohol to adolescents has a protective effect

A new report by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Sydney found no evidence that parental supply of alcohol to adolescents has a protective effect to avoid...

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NIH
@NIH15 Jun 2020
Cover smart. Do your part. Slow the spread of #COVID19. This video from our federal friends at @NIST shows the way that air flows out from our lungs when we breathe and cough, and how that flow changes when wearing a face covering.
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.@PublicHealth webinar series on Advancing Racial Equity kicks off tomorrow with "Racism: The Ultimate Underlying Condition" Read more about it and register here: apha.org/events-and-meetings…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources20 Apr 2020
Check out this new video on preventing Underage Drinking from SAMHSA: youtube.com/watch?v=QapjCzwQ…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources6 Apr 2020
It is National Public Health Week - check out NPHW and COVID-19 info:nphw.org/nphw-2020/covid-19
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People tend to drink more in a crisis, but finding alternative ways to deal with stress can be more rewarding + keep you healthier in the long run. Helpful article by @DrNicoleLee @Genevieve132 & @starleopard71 theconversation.com/coronavi…

Coronavirus: it’s tempting to drink your worries away but there are healthier ways to manage stress...

Stress and boredom might see us drinking more alcohol at home in the coming weeks and months. But there are alternatives.

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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus, Alcohol, Stress, & Anxiety theconversation.com/coronavi…
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Tips for coping with #COVID19-related stress from @CDCgov cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources2 Mar 2020
New Research from PRC: Tobacco Outlets and Youth Smoking prev.org/youth-exposure-to-t…
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SRNT@srntorg2 Mar 2020
New #SRNTuniversity seminar Women and Smoking. Learn about trends of use and cessation outcomes by sex/gender, as well as factors contributing to differences. bit.ly/3aimg0H
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NIDA's fact sheet on substance use among women is available at drugabuse.gov/publications/d…
PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources19 Feb 2020
Questions about how alcohol affects women? See NIDA's research finding synthesis: drugabuse.gov/…/…/substance-use-in-women/summary
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources4 Feb 2020
PIRE researchers work on alcohol use during pregnancy cited in: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on Screening & Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults. See: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources27 Jan 2020
New studies: legalization may mean more cannabis and less alcohol in colleges medicalnewstoday.com/article…

What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis?

Many people use cannabis to treat chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and mental health conditions. However, there are benefits and risks. Read more.

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FDA Tobacco
@FDATobacco15 Jan 2020
On Dec. 20, 2019, @POTUS signed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raising the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. fda.gov/tobacco-products/ctp…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources6 Jan 2020
Facts about College Drinking from NIAAA:collegedrinkingprevention.go……/collegedrinking…
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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources2 Dec 2019
Do you ever wonder what the definition of "binge drinking" is? Check out this article: arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/arcr391/a…
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Related - theverge.com/2017/10/4/16418… Great science writing by @andyjayhawk

Does Uber lead to less drunk driving? It’s complicated

It depends on the city.

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PRC Resource Link for Community Action@PrevResources25 Nov 2019
DWI - The scope of the problem explosion.com/134328/dwis-ho…

DWI's, How big is the problem?

In the USA, nearly 30 people every day are killed due to a driver who is under the influence of alcohol, approximately one an hour. The combined cost of

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theverge.com/2017/10/4/16418…

Does Uber lead to less drunk driving? It’s complicated

It depends on the city.

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Original paper at academic.oup.com/aje/article… by Chris Morrison, @SaraFredricka, @bd_dong, @kit_delgadoMD, @DouglasWiebe

Ridesharing and Motor Vehicle Crashes in 4 US Cities: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

Abstract. Uber, the world’s largest ridesharing company, has reportedly provided over 2 billion journeys globally since operations began in 2010; however,

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Addressing the Opioid Crisis in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities in California: A Statewide Needs Assessment ipr.usc.edu/index.php/aian-n…
Cover page of report titled "Addressing the Opioid Crisis in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities in California: A Statewide Needs Assessment"

ALT Cover page of report titled "Addressing the Opioid Crisis in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities in California: A Statewide Needs Assessment"

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