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What is Maine Prevention Network?

A collaboration between the Maine CDC Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control Program, the Maine CDC Chronic Disease Programs (Obesity Prevention), and Public Health District-level community partners. With guidance from the Maine CDC, community partners work to create positive public health changes in their communities.

What does the Maine Prevention Network focus on?

State and community partners work to make evidence-based community level changes in:

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Cannabis and Health

Cannabis, also called marijuana, pot, or weed, refers to all components of the cannabis sativa plant.

The cannabis plant contains over 100 compounds. This includes cannabidiol (CBD) which is not intoxicating, and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main intoxicating component in the plant.

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Alcohol is the most misused substance in Maine by youth and adults. It is connected with short-term and long-term health risks, including breast cancer, colon cancer, and other cancers.

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The Substance Use Prevention team provides technical assistance, training, data resources, funding, and educational materials related to substance use and gambling prevention initiatives at the state and local levels.

Key partners include:

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Information is key to preventing suicide. You can make a difference by learning more about suicide, the risk factors, and the warning signs. Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide does not increase their risk of a suicide attempt. You may save a life by listening and connecting someone to help.

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The Prevention Team works with partners across the state to help prevent and reduce tobacco use, substance misuse, problem gambling, and suicide.

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Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

The Health Care Coordination services provided by the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program is designed to support families and health care providers in ensuring children and youth with special health needs receive the appropriate care and services to achieve optimal health, development, and quality of life.