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2019 End of Year Evaluation Report: Community Perceptions of Substance Use and Outcomes of Workshops and Educational Activities

August 26, 2019August 27, 2019admin

Using data collected by Service providers and community coalitions throughout Southern Arizona that addressed substance use and misuse among youth and older adults, the report details substance misuse trends, effectiveness of workshops, and outcomes of evidence-based programs. Each provider, in consultation with Arizona Complete Health and Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), developed a logic model […]

Read the Arizona Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019admin

The 2018 Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment was a systematic process to collect and analyze information to describe the prevention needs of Arizona. This assessment is a practical tool that will allow community planners, stakeholders and coalitions, in collaboration with local and State governments, to identify the levels of risk and protective factors operating in their […]

FREE Substance Abuse Prevention Training March 19-21

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019admin

Arizona Youth Partnership is hosting a FREE Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training March 19-21. This is a 3-day training that was developed by SAMHSA. Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested. Contact Mary Anne Fout if you have questions, Maryanne@azyp.org.

SAHMSA: Topics in the News

September 22, 2017admin

Natural Disaster Response In response to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and the wildfires along the west coast, SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center has collated the following disaster resources to assist affected individuals and responders: VA’s Disaster Preparedness Toolkit: The Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a new […]

Take a Stand Against Older Adult Falls

September 22, 2017admin

Today is officially the first day of fall! CDC, in conjunction with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), also celebrates the 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (#FPAD2017). Each year, more than one in four older adults aged 65 and older will fall. Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and […]

Be Awesome: 5 things parents should know about marijuana

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017admin

There is a lot of information out there about marijuana. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate through it all. Here are five things you should know and consider when it comes to Marijuana and your teen. 1. The argument for legalization is often conflated with the argument that it’s safe. There is a constitutional […]

Opioid emergency response data released

June 26, 2017admin

First look at statewide opioid data in real time PHOENIX – New data collected in the Arizona opioid epidemic emergency response show opioid related events over the course of seven days. Last week, health care professionals, medical examiners, and emergency responders reported 191 suspected opioid overdoses in Arizona with 15 of those turning fatal. “This […]

2016 Arizona Youth Survey results are in!

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017admin

The Arizona Youth Survey sample encompassed all 15 Arizona counties. From the collected data, individual county results were published in separate reports. To access a 2016 county report, click on the county from the list or click on the county on the map. Click here to view other SAC publications including publications on the Arizona […]

BeMedSmart creates video to assist with taking medication

January 3, 2017January 9, 2017admin

BeMedSmart has created this wonderful video to assist everyone taking medications. We know that it can be confusing and time is often limited when we visit with our health care team. This video by Dr. Raymond Woosley offers some tips to help you leave your visit with all the answers to your questions about medications. […]

NIH Monitoring the Future survey shows use of most illicit substances down, but past year marijuana use relatively stable

December 13, 2016admin

The 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) annual survey results released today from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reflect changing teen behaviors and choices in a social media-infused world. The results show a continued long-term decline in the use of many illicit substances, including marijuana, as well as alcohol, tobacco, and misuse of some prescription […]