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Resources to Help Patients
Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other drugs.
Rx Aware: Prescription Opioid Awareness
Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot.
Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students Survey Measures Social Media Use for First Time; Shows Long-term...
Stimulants
Stimulants like cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants can be addictive and dangerous.
Substance Use and Older Adults
Substance misuse in Vermonters age 65 and older is increasing. Be aware of unhealthy substance use, identify risks, and find treatment and recovery services.
Substance Use Dashboard
Selected, evidence-based measures reflect current priorities based on current and emerging issues related to substance use in Vermont.
Substance Use Messaging Resources
Health campaigns related to alcohol and other drug use. Resources for grantees and partners.
Vermont's Response to Opioids
Addressing opioid overdose takes a comprehensive and holistic approach Opioids – such as prescription painkillers and heroin – are powerful drugs that are highly addictive. Opioids slow breathing and heartbeat, and act on the brain to relieve pain. They can...