Youth Prevention and Wellness Blog

Putting the “Positive” in Substance Use Prevention: Free Webinar

Putting the “Positive” in Substance Use Prevent...

Session Objectives:  Explore various concepts associated with positive substance use prevention. Examine the advantages of positive versus negative prevention components. Review an evidence-based model for creating and providing positive substance...

Putting the “Positive” in Substance Use Prevent...

Session Objectives:  Explore various concepts associated with positive substance use prevention. Examine the advantages of positive versus negative prevention components. Review an evidence-based model for creating and providing positive substance...

New Opioid Use Disorder Prevention Funding Opportunity

New Opioid Use Disorder Prevention Funding Oppo...

On May 29, 2025, FORE released an RFP for projects that support community-based organizations (CBOs) as they build capacity to address opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose mortality.  Applicants may...

New Opioid Use Disorder Prevention Funding Oppo...

On May 29, 2025, FORE released an RFP for projects that support community-based organizations (CBOs) as they build capacity to address opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose mortality.  Applicants may...

NEW 2025 SPORT Alcohol & Cannabis Programs

NEW 2025 SPORT Alcohol & Cannabis Programs

The New SPORT Alcohol & Cannabis (AC) Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs are completely updated with improved PowerPoint slides, digital downloads of reproducible materials and enhanced manual content and organization. ...

NEW 2025 SPORT Alcohol & Cannabis Programs

The New SPORT Alcohol & Cannabis (AC) Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs are completely updated with improved PowerPoint slides, digital downloads of reproducible materials and enhanced manual content and organization. ...

Evidence-Based Prevention Anytime & Anywhere: Webinar Slides & Recording

Evidence-Based Prevention Anytime & Anywhere: W...

Session Objectives: Describe the new evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program. Explain the program’s benefits, how teachers can use it, how it can be easily evaluated, and what’s...

Evidence-Based Prevention Anytime & Anywhere: W...

Session Objectives: Describe the new evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program. Explain the program’s benefits, how teachers can use it, how it can be easily evaluated, and what’s...

NEW 2025 Vaping (E-Cigarette) PPW Programs

NEW 2025 Vaping (E-Cigarette) PPW Programs

Vaping Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) is a quick and easy to use positive youth development program for prevention and health professionals who want to prevent e-cigarette use and promote healthy...

NEW 2025 Vaping (E-Cigarette) PPW Programs

Vaping Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) is a quick and easy to use positive youth development program for prevention and health professionals who want to prevent e-cigarette use and promote healthy...

Tobacco Prevention & Control Programs Hurt by Federal Cuts

Tobacco Prevention & Control Programs Hurt by F...

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the American Lung Association released a new report that examines the immediate impacts of the dramatic cuts to the U.S. Department...

Tobacco Prevention & Control Programs Hurt by F...

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the American Lung Association released a new report that examines the immediate impacts of the dramatic cuts to the U.S. Department...