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SAMHDA Adds 2015 Survey to Public-Use Files

The enhanced Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA) has added 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Public-Use Files to the archive. The NSDUH series, formerly […]

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IMPORTANT: Date Change for Forum

The forum hosted by The Network of Human Services and Faith Communities of the Lower and Outer Cape scheduled for December 10. 2016 has been postponed until April 1, 2017. “Building […]

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New Visualization Website for Opioid Epidemic Data

The Baker-Polito Administration launched a new online resource to help the public understand the underlying causes of opioid-related deaths and how to move forward in solving the epidemic. The Massachusetts Opioid […]

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Surgeon General Publishes “Facing Addiction in America”

On Thursday, November 17, the U.S. Surgeon General released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This marks the first report dedicated to substance misuse and […]

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My Choice Matters: Parenting to Prevent Substance Use Event

Parents want factual information and practical tips for effective parenting to prevent substance use.  Local surveys show that parents have more influence than anyone else – including peers – on […]

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CONNECT Cape Cod: A Comprehensive Community Resource

CONNECT Cape Cod is a web-based central access point for community resources and information. The comprehensive website provides data, knowledge and interactive tools for effective collaboration among nonprofits, government, funders, and […]

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My Choice Matters Summit: Parenting to Prevent Substance Use

THIS SUNDAY!    REGISTER HERE! My Choice Matters – Parenting to Prevent Substance Use is for parents of all ages and is designed to provide Cape Cod parents with information […]

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The Language of Addiction – Updated Guide

People who struggle with addiction face a wide range of stigmas. A stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person or a group apart. Biased, hurtful words, attitudes, […]

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Continuum of Care Planning RFP

Barnstable County, Massachusetts, through its Chief Procurement Officer and on behalf of the Department of Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide services for Continuum of Care […]

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