Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and other related topics. | |
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Make time for your personal wellness and join us to experience sound healing, with Taylor Milton. | Sound healing, also known as vibroacoustic therapy, may include the use of instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls to induce deep relaxation and meditation. | Studies have shown that sound healing offers benefits such as stress reduction, mood regulation,and pain relief. | | | Connecting the Dots Between Wellness, Family and Education, originally scheduled for August 7, has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date. | | | | | According to the National Council on Aging, up to 25% percent of adults 65 and older are living with a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression. Rates of self-identification and treatment are low in this demographic. | One in 11 adults over age 60 had a substance use disorder in 2022 (National Survey on Drug Use and Health). Common risk factors for substance use conditions in this population include bereavement, forced retirement, and health problems. | Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults stresses how to have empathy for older adults who are dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. | | | | | |
Don't miss this learning opportunity as the new school year begins. Join us on August 26 with Megan Albanese and Kristin Sandler from the Southington STEPS Coalition. |
- Emerging substance trends among youth
- How drugs are concealed
- How marketing tactics and online access contribute to experimentation and use
| Don't forget to pick up resources at Connecticut Clearinghouse to take home and share with your family, students, or patients. | | | New eBooks Available at Connecticut Clearinghouse | | New Pamphlets Available at Connecticut Clearinghouse | | New Fact Sheets Available at Connecticut Clearinghouse | | HEALTH OBSERVANCES AND EVENTS | | International Overdose Awareness Day | |
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Signs of Overdose:
- The individual has constricted pupils.
- The individual is unresponsive or limp.
- The individual is awake but unable to talk.
- Their breathing is slow or erratic or they are not breathing.
- Their pulse is slow or erratic or they have no pulse.
- Their skin is pale gray or blue, especially around the fingernails and lips.
- They are making deep, slow snoring, choking or gurgling sounds.
- They are vomiting.
| Naloxone can be safely administered to a person experiencing an overdose, even if you’re unsure whether they are experiencing opioid overdose. There are very few risks associated with naloxone use. A very small number of people have hypersensitivity to naloxone which can be managed after the person has been revived. Naloxone can’t be misused to get high. | | | |
Prepare in Advance: Attend scheduled school orientations or make arrangements to visit the school ahead of time. Meeting teachers, finding classrooms, and becoming familiar with the school layout can help students feel more confident on the first day of school. It can also be helpful to practice morning routines like getting ready for the bus or identifying routes to school. | | Promoting a Healthy Transition | Whether it's a child’s first day of kindergarten, a transition to middle or high school, or just the end of the freedoms of summer, it's normal for children to feel stressed or anxious about these changes. Here’s how you can help ease their worries: | Communicate: Encourage your child to express their feelings about going back to school. Acknowledge their fears, make them feel understood, and reassure them that what they are feeling is normal. | Create Routines: A consistent routine fosters a sense of security in children. Establishing a regular sleep schedule, eating healthy meals, and setting aside time for homework and relaxation can help children adjust to the rhythm of the school year. | Encourage In-person Social Interactions: Facilitate interaction with classmates to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Social relationships can make the transition smoother and more enjoyable. | | | |
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Correlates of Recreational and Medicinal Cannabis Use Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men with Chronic Conditions
More adults - especially men - are using cannabis to manage physical and mental health symptoms. Health behavior experts at Texas A&M University's School of Public Health, along with fellow researchers at other institutions, have closely examined the combined use of cannabis and other substances among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black men living with chronic health conditions.
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Genetic, Psychological, and Environmental Factors Are Uniquely Associated with Onset of Alcohol Use in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
In this study, researchers found that the risk of early alcohol use was influenced not only by key environmental factors, such as parental substance use, but also by individual characteristics, including genetic predispositions and impulsive personality traits.
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The Role of Hope in Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University find that hope acts as a powerful protective force in the lives of children, helping to reduce both bullying and cyberbullying
| | | | TRAININGS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES OR COLLEGE STUDENTS | |
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Staff at the Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery are available to provide ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) , A-SBIRT (Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention), SMART Recovery and other trainings to your employees, volunteers or college students. We can travel to your location, or schedule a training in our conference room. | | | | |
Contact Connecticut Clearinghouse to order pamphlets & posters, borrow books, ebooks, curricula or DVDs.
We offer mail or pick up. Call 800.232.4424 or 860.793.9791.
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of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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