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Healthy Aging: Medications and Alcohol
For adults over 60 and family members. Colorful, easy-to-read brochure provides useful information on safer use of medications and alcohol, how to avoid interactions, and where to get help and support. Includes Massachusetts resources. 5-3/4"x8-3/4"/ 8 pp/ English (#SA1001) Chinese (#SA1027) Portuguese (#SA1026) Spanish (#SA1004)	Click on image to view

Provider Update: Alcohol and Medication Issues
for Older Adults

For health care professionals. Provides "at-your-fingertips" information on risk factors, screening and intervention techniques, a discussion guide for older adults, and resource information. Includes the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test - Geriatric Version. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/3-hole punched/
English (#SA1003)

For adults over 50. Colorful poster series aims to raise awareness about the increased risk of alcohol use as people get older. Provides a tear-off

postcard to order the accompanying guide Getting Older & Wiser: Safer Drinking as You Age. 12"x18"/ English

Poster is available with four different visuals:

Image of Asian/Pacific Islander couple (#SA1056)

Image of black/ African-American man (#SA1057)

Image of Latino couple (#SA1058)

Image of white couple (#SA1059)

Getting Older & Wiser: Safer Drinking as You Age

For adults over 50. Colorful, easy-to-read booklet provides information about the increased risk of alcohol use as people get older. Includes information about changes in the body’s metabolism, medication

interactions, and the impact alcohol can have on sleep. Includes resources in Massachusetts.

5 ¼ "x7 ¾ "

English (#SA1051)

For home care providers, agencies, and programs. Professional education sheet provides useful information and practical tips about medication and alcohol issues among older adults including signs of problems, risk factors, and how to report issues to a supervisor. Includes Massachusetts resources. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched/
English (#SA1015)

For pediatric clinicians and primary care providers working with middle-school-age youth. Offers "at-your-fingertips" information for pediatric clinicians on health guidance counseling for pre-teens and their parents, a discussion guide, and screening frameworks. Includes Massachusetts and national resources on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention among pre-teens and youth for clinicians, parents, and youth. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched/
English (#SA1017)

For substance abuse treatment professionals and other service providers. This resource sheet offers practical information on working with older adults in treatment settings. It includes physiological and psychological risk factors for substance abuse, how to communicate with older adults, and how to tailor treatment approaches to suit the special needs of older adults. Includes Massachusetts resources. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched/
English (#SA1016)

For pharmacists. Informative sheet provides information on physiological and psychosocial risk factors for substance abuse, key counseling points, and tips for communicating with older adults. Includes Massachusetts resources. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched/
English (#SA1018)

For pharmacist technicians. Professional education sheet provides information about medication and alcohol issues among older adults, tips for communicating with elders, and resources and suggestions about how to help. Includes Massachusetts resources. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched/
English (#SA1019)

For providers who work with older adults. Offers easy-to-read, bulleted information for a range of providers who work with older adults. Addresses issues such as: what puts older adults at risk for problem gambling; symptoms of problem gambling; and assessment tools. Provides Massachusetts resources and referrals. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided/ 3-hole punched
English (#SA1028)

For loved ones of persons who have problems with opioids.This handy communication tool provides basic information on overdose prevention and treatment, with a focus on prevention related to opioid overdose. It clearly describes the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, rescue breathing techniques and other emergency procedures. The wallet card is 3.25" x 2.5" and folds out (like a accordion) to a 8" x 9.25" page. Printed on laminated stock for durability.
8" x 9.25" folded to 3.25" x 2.5"/ laminated
English (#SA1067)

For general audience. This handy magnet describes the signs of opioid overdose, clearly outlines steps to follow in the case of an overdose, and provides resources. 7” x 5”
English (#SA1068)
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For Parents of at risk high school-age teens. This booklet helps parents to take action if they think their teen may be using inhalants, alcohol, or other drugs. Written in a supportive and informative tone, it helps empower parents and guide them through the steps and local resources necessary to get assistance for their child and/or family.7" X 9"/ 25pp
English (#SA1066)

Talking with your pre-teen about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs:

A 10-step guide for parents booklet

For parents of children age 11-13. New and updated, this easy-to-read, step-by-step brochure provides useful information and tools to help parents protect their pre-teen children from alcohol, tobacco and other substance use. Includes additional information on tobacco.

Bulleted format, and a resource section make it easy to access specific topics including: how to start the conversation; how to set family rules around “no use” of substances; facts about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; selected laws; how parents can answer questions about their own substance use; and warning signs to watch for. 8”x 8”/ 23pp

English (#SA1020)

For parents of late-elementary age children. Easy-to-read booklet for parents of 3rd- to 5th-grade age children - an ideal age to build upon healthy beliefs and behaviors. Booklet includes information specific to this age group and tips to safeguard children from alcohol or other drug use in the future, including modeling healthy behavior, building strong relationships and parent-child communication, and monitoring children's activities. 8"x8"/ 25 pp/
English (#SA1021)

For adults who work with late-elementary age children. After-school providers, coaches, mentors, and other youth workers are all in the position to help safeguard children from future alcohol or other drug use. Booklet provides information, resources, and suggestions for building on children's healthy beliefs and behaviors. Content includes prevention programming ideas, and tips for communicating with parents and handling difficult situations. 8"x8"/ 20 pp/
English (#SA1022)

For parents of elementary through high school age children. This illustrated brochure demonstrates how parents can help prevent children from abusing substances commonly found in the home, such as inhalants, prescription drugs, and alcohol. By "taking a tour of your home," parents learn where such substances may be found, alternative household products to use, and warning signs to watch for. Massachusetts resources are included. 8"x8"/ 4-panel
English (#SA1037)

Spanish (#SA1039)

For prescribing clinicians. This pocket-sized, laminated guide provides "at-your-fingertips" information to help clinicians prevent the misuse of these medications. It includes screening tools such as the SOAPP (Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients in Pain) and CRAFFT (for adolescents), points for prescribing and patient counseling, and further clinical resources. 4"x6½"/ 8 pages/ laminated
English (#SA1038)

For parents of middle-school-age children and adults who work with youth. Colorful, easy-to-read brochure provides useful information on what parents can do to prevent substance abuse among young people. Stepped pages make it easy to access specific topics, which include: how to talk with pre-teens about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; establishing clear "no use" family rules; what to look for; laws about drug use; facts about individual drugs; what to do if a child needs help; and how to become involved in your community. Includes Massachusetts and national resources.

Booklet:
English (#SA1005)
3-3/4"x9"/ 24 pp/
Portuguese (#SA1014)   
8"x8"/ 32 pp
Spanish (#SA1009)
3-3/4"x9"/ 24 pp/

Information sheets:
English (#SA1008) limit of 1

For parents of teens and adults who work with youth. Easy-to-use booklet explores how parents can prevent teen drinking and other drug use, weaving together timely scientific information with stories and observations from professionals, students, and parents. Down-to-earth advice and resources make this booklet a practical guide for parents and all adults who deal with teenagers. 5-3/8"x 8-3/8"/28 PP/
English (#SA1011)

For Latino parents of teens. A comprehensive guide for Latino parents with actionable advice on how to protect youth from alcohol and other drugs. Written for Latino parents, the guide highlights key challenges and opportunities to help parents strengthen their relationship with their teens. 5-1/2"x11"/ 20 PP/
Spanish (#SA1013)

For parents and guardians. This double-sided fact sheet provides information about OxyContin and other prescription drug abuse. It provides tips on how parents can protect their children, what happens to teens who misuse OxyContin, and ways to recognize prescription drug abuse. Resources for additional information and confidential help are also provided. 8-1/2" x 11"/ double-sided
English (#SA1047)
Spanish (#SA1040)

For high-school aged youth. This brightly colored sheet offers at-a-glance information on the risks and consequences of OxyContin abuse, testimony from youth in recovery, and guidelines for decision making. 8-1/2"x11"/ double-sided
English (#SA1035)

For parents, community activists, and state leaders who want to make an impact on the serious problem of underage drinking. This guide provides proven strategies to reduce underage alcohol problems among youth and across the community. The brochure describes strategies individual citizens can implement to make a difference with youth, community prevention efforts to keep kids alcohol-free, and recommendations to create a substance abuse prevention plan.
English(#SA1036)

For parents and guardians.This pamphlet for parents addresses the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. Parents are informed of liabilities regarding social hosting, answers to commonly asked questions, and Massachusetts-specific alcohol statistics and resources. Produced in collaboration with the Essex District Attorney, Jonathan W. Blodgett; the Massachusetts Department of Education; the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety; and Richard P. Campbell, Esq. of Campbell, Campbell, Edwards & Conroy and the MA Dept of Public Health. 3-1/2"x8-1/2"/ 4-panel double-fold/
English (#SA1010)

For parents of youth up to 17 years old. This parent-friendly packet offers information on how to prevent this dangerous behavior. Safer products, effective strategies, and free resources are highlighted. 8-1/2"x11"/ 11pp/ reproducible/
English (#SA1034)
limit of 1 set

For adults who work with youth. This comprehensive inhalant awareness packet includes Massachusetts statistics, prevention tips, signs and symptoms of abuse, and resource sheets designed for youth-serving professionals. 8-1/2"x11"/ 28pp/ reproducible/
English (#SA1032)
limit of 1 set

For substance abuse prevention programs and professionals. Developed to help Massachusetts' substance abuse prevention programs and agencies jump-start their public relations efforts, this CD contains a series of professional, easy-to-use materials and instructions on how to work with the media. The CD is full of valuable tools, such as tip sheets, adaptable press releases and articles, a full directory of Massachusetts' media, a media contact log, and a case study featuring how a local agency used public relations to advance their goals. Materials included are in MS Word, Excel, and PDF formats. CD with case
English (#SA1033)
limit of 1

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