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Effectiveness of E-cigarettes as Aids for Smoking Cessation: Evidence from the PATH Study Cohort, 2017–2019. (Tobacco Control, 2022) Posted Feb 28, 2022

Researchers utilized data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study to assess the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids. They found that the sale increases in high nicotine e-cigarettes in 2017 did not translate to more smokers using these e-cigarettes to quit smoking. On average, using e-cigarettes for cessation in 2017 did not improve successful quitting or prevent relapse.

A Content Analysis of Cannabis Company Adherence to Marketing Requirements in Four States. (Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2022) Posted Jan 31, 2022

Marketing messages can influence adolescents’ attitudes and behaviors toward alcohol and tobacco. In the era of legalized cannabis use, retail cannabis companies often use social media marketing on platforms popular among youth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate adherence to state-based regulations for restricted and required content across social media from recreational cannabis businesses.

Percentage of Adolescents Reporting Drug use Decreased Significantly in 2021 as the COVID-19 Pandemic Endured. (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2021) Posted Jan 31, 2022

Teenage drug, alcohol and nicotine use declined dramatically from 2020 to 2021, according to the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA) annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey.

Alcohol Marketing and Youth Drinking: Is There a Causal Relationship, and Why Does It Matter? (Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2020) Posted Jan 31, 2022

The findings are the result of a rigorous meta-analysis of eight review articles, published as a supplement to the journal, which synthesized the results of more than 160 studies on alcohol advertising and youth alcohol consumption.

Prevalence of Adolescent Cannabis Vaping: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of US and Canadian Studies. (JAMA Pediatrics, 2021) Posted Nov 22, 2021

A report published by JAMA Pediatrics indicates a potential shift in teen marijuana use preferences, from dried herb to cannabis oil products, which is how marijuana is ingested via e-cigarettes.

Opportunities for Reducing College Drinking: The Roles of Drinking Attitudes and Blackout Experience. (NIAAA, 2021) Posted Nov 22, 2021

A study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) grantee researchers presents findings on ideal opportunities to reduce college drinking and change drinking attitudes.

Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth. (SAMHSA, 2021) Posted Nov 02, 2021

SAMHSA's evidence-based resource guide "Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth," covers programs and policies to prevent marijuana use among youth aged 12 to 17 and provides considerations and strategies for key stakeholders, state, and the prevention workforce to prevent and reduce marijuana use among youth.

Selecting Best-fit Programs and Practices: Guidance for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners. (SAMHSA, 2018) Posted Nov 02, 2021

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed this guidance document, “Selecting Best-Fit Programs and Practices: Guidance for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners,” placing the selection of programs and practices within the broader context of evidence-based prevention. Specifically, it explores: the value of embedding program and practice selection in a strategic planning process; where to find information on programs and practices and how to choose among them; tips for adopting, adapting, and innovating programs and practices and for supporting their successful implementation and continual improvement at the local level. Supporting materials at the end of this resource provide additional information on these topics.

Open Container Laws and Alcohol-to-go: Implications and Considerations. (Center for Alcohol Policy, 2021) Posted Aug 30, 2021

Open container laws require alcohol beverages to be sealed and stored out of the passenger area in vehicles. Griffin’s latest report provide legislative background to these laws and explains how they serve as an essential “countermeasure available to discourage drunk driving.”

Hawai'i State Report Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement. (SAMHSA, 2018) Posted May 12, 2021

The 2018 Hawai'i State Report primarily includes data from the calendar year 2017. The state legal data reflects the status of the law as of January 1, 2017. The state survey data was collected in 2017 and was drawn from the most recent 12-month period in which the states maintained the data.

Best Practice Guidance for Alcohol Sales and Deliveries During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. A National Liquor Law Enforcement Association Guidance Document. (NLLEA, 2020) Posted Mar 02, 2021
Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success Newsletter. (HI-PFS, 2021, January) Posted Feb 08, 2021

This monthly newsletter highlights the work and progress of the Hawai'i Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Project, funded by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Hawai'i State Department of Health.

What's Trending? Alcohol Use During COVID-19. (CADCA, 2020) Posted Jan 21, 2021

Alcohol use During COVID-19: COVID-19 has increased overall alcohol sales and consumption nationwide. This factsheet serves as an informational resource for prevention practitioners and coalition members to become aware of the latest trends within the field.

Rapid Review of Literature on Behavioral Health during COVID-19 Pandemic. (HI-SEOW, 2020) Posted Dec 01, 2020

This rapid literature review was conducted to assess how the pandemic has impacted substance use, mental health, and behavioral health in general and specifically in the State of Hawai'i.

Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships For Success Newsletter. (HI-PFS, 2020, November) Posted Dec 01, 2020

This monthly newsletter highlights the work and progress of the Hawai'i Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Project, funded by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Hawai'i State Department of Health.

Project Venture Newsletter. (Project Venture-MYFS, 2020, October) Posted Dec 01, 2020

Project venture is a Hawai'i Partnerships for Success Grant funded project. Program staff have created a weekly newsletter to stay connected with families and youth in their community.

Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults. (SAMHSA, 2020) Posted Aug 11, 2020

Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series is developed for health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources.

The Prevention Professionals’ Primer on Media Literacy. (PTTC, 2020) Posted Aug 11, 2020

This primer is a fundamental tool for prevention practitioners in understanding the basics of media literacy, identifying key concepts, and example of media literacy strategies.

State-by-State Alcohol-Related COVID-19 Policies. (Alcohol Policy Information System, 2020) Posted Aug 11, 2020

This review looks at alcohol-related policies during the COVID-19 pandemic across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health. (SAMHSA, 2020) Posted Aug 06, 2020

Tips For social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak.

Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need To Know. (WHO, 2020) Posted Aug 11, 2020

A factsheet that provides information on general facts and myths about alcohol consumption and COVID-19.

Project Venture Newsletter. (Project Venture-MYFS, 2020, May) Posted May 05, 2020

Project venture is a Partnerships for Success Grant funded project. Program staff have created a weekly newsletter to stay connected with families and youth in their community.

Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide. (U.S. DEA, 2020) Posted May 11, 2020

A resource guide produced and published by the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice. The guide provides vital information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug’s effects, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts.

Underage Drinking in Hawai‘i Counties Fact Sheet 2018. (HI-SEOW, 2019) Posted Feb 26, 2020

The fact sheet compiled by the Hawai‘i State Epidemiologic Outcomes Workgroup includes data over time in the State of Hawaii for four counties based on specific underage alcohol use indicators.

Health Advisory on Vaping. (DOH, 2019) Posted Feb 25, 2020

Injuries and deaths are associated with e-cigarettes and vaping

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health departments across the nation, including Hawai‘i, are investigating hundreds of lung and stomach injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products (also referred to as “vaping devices”). As of today, more than one thousand cases have been reported in 48 states, including 18 deaths reported in 15 states. One case has been reported in Hawai‘i involving a minor. [NOTE: For the latest updates on investigations into vaping-related illness in Hawaii, please visit the Disease Outbreak Control Division’s investigation page.]

The investigation of injuries and deaths associated with vaping is ongoing

No one type of vaping device has been positively identified as a common cause of the lung injuries and illnesses reported nationwide. In approximately 77 percent of the identified cases, patients reported using marijuana (THC) vaping products. Some patients reported vaping only nicotine products. Others reported some combination of nicotine and cannabis products. Many of the products used are believed to be sold on the street, over the internet, or were homemade. While the investigation is still ongoing, all the reported cases have a common history of vaping and include individuals of all ages with the majority between the ages of 13 to 34 years.

Download a PDF version of the public health advisory here.

Resources for Clinicians
Hawai‘i clinicians and medical providers looking for instructions on how to report possible vaping-related illness cases to the department should visit the Disease Outbreak Control Division’s clinician page. Resources, including the official medical advisory on vaping and the preliminary vaping case report form, are available along with appropriate phone numbers for additional assistance.

Additional Resources
For more information about ongoing investigations of vaping associated illness in Hawai‘i and additional resources for the public and clinicians, visit the Disease Outbreak Control Division’s investigation page. Get the latest updates on the national outbreak investigation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) here.

Vaping prevention resources for parents and educators can be found at www.HawaiiNoVape.com.

State Epi Profile: Selected Youth and Adult Drug Indicators. (HI-SEOW, 2018) Posted Jun 08, 2019

This profile was created to identify recent rates, patterns, and trends of drug use in Hawaiʻi among youth and adults between 2011-2017. The profile is intended to present information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol and substance use prevention and treatment programs in Hawaiʻi.

State Epi Profile: Selected Youth and Adult Alcohol Indicators. (HI-SEOW, 2018) Posted Jun 08, 2019

This profile was created to identify recent rates, patterns, and trends of alcohol use in Hawaiʻi among youth and adults between 2011-2017. The profile is intended to present information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol and substance use prevention and treatment programs in Hawaiʻi.

Catalog Of Evidence-based Environmental Strategies To Prevent Underage Drinking In Hawai‘i. (HI-EBW, 2018) Posted Feb 25, 2019

This catalog aims to provide information on the effectiveness of environmental strategies for underage drinking prevention. The Hawai'i Evidence-Based Workgroup adopted this catalog with permission from the "Catalog of Environmental Prevention Strategies" developed by the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center at the University of Wyoming. Adaptations included presenting policies and practices specific to Hawai'i, reassessing alcohol-related prevention strategies based on latest research, and adding two strategies.

State Epi Profile: Drug, Youth and Adults 2011-2015. (HI-SEOW, 2017) Posted Jan 24, 2019

This profile was created to identify recent rates, patterns, and drug trends of selected youth and adults between 2011-2015. Information is presented in a user-friendly format to support the planning and implementation of alcohol and substance use prevention and treatment programs in Hawaiʻi.

State Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth and Adults 2011-2015. (HI-SEOW, 2017) Posted Jan 24, 2019

This profile was developed to identify current usage rates in Hawaiʻi, understand overall trends in youth and adult alcohol use between 2011-2015. It provides information in a user-friendly format to support the planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs in Hawaiʻi.

State Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth and Adults 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Jan 30, 2017

This profile identifies Hawaiʻi’s status of alcohol use among youth and adults, detecting trends in alcohol use from 2007-2013. Information is presented in a user-friendly format to support the planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs.

State Epi Profile: Drugs, Youth and Adults 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Jan 30, 2017
Honolulu County Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Jan 30, 2017

This profile identifies the City and County of Honolulu’s status of alcohol use by youth, detecting trends of youth alcohol use from 2011-2013. It provides information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs.

Kauai County Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Oct 20, 2016

This profile identifies Kaua‘i County’s status of alcohol use by youth, detecting trends of youth alcohol use from 2011-2013. It provides information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs.

Maui County Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Jan 30, 2017

This profile identifies Maui County’s status of alcohol use by youth, detecting trends of youth alcohol use from 2011-2013. It provides information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs.

Hawaii County Epi Profile: Alcohol, Youth 2014. (HI-SEOW, 2014) Posted Jan 30, 2017

This profile identifies Hawaii County’s status of alcohol use by youth, detecting trends of youth alcohol use from 2011-2013. It provides information in a user-friendly format for planning and implementation of alcohol use prevention and treatment programs.

Tips for Increasing Sustainability. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes: Tips for increasing sustainability.

Basic Guidelines to Cultural Competency. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes: Basic guidelines to cultural competency

Evaluation Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes the following tools: Things to Consider for Evaluation, Process Evaluation, and Summative Evaluation.

Implementation Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes the following tools: When should you adapt?, How should you adapt?, Adaptation Guidelines, and Monitoring Implementation.

Planning Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes the following tools: 6 Planning Steps , Program Fit Checklist, Finding the Right Program, Sample Logic Plans, and Setting Priorities.

Capacity Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes the following tools: Mapping Stakeholders, Reflecting on Capacity Building, Components of Capacity Building, and Facilitating Dialogue.

Assessment Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2016) Posted Apr 12, 2016

This document includes the following tools: SWOT Analysis, Mapping Capacity, and Capacity Inventory.

What Works: Excessive Alcohol Consumption. (CPSTF, 2022) Posted Oct 17, 2022

This fact sheet summarizes the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) findings on what works in public health intervention approaches to prevent excessive alcohol consumption.

User’s Guide to Implementing Effective Alcohol Policies to Prevent Alcohol Problems Among Young People. (EU-US Dialogues, 2014) Posted Oct 17, 2022
User’s Guide to Implementing Effective Alcohol Policies to Prevent Alcohol Problems Among Young People Table. (EU-US Dialogues, 2014) Posted Oct 17, 2022

This users' guide provides ratings of effective alcohol policy strategies and interventions applicable to adolescents, young adults, and underage drinkers.

Checklist for Local Programs and Coalitions in Working with Evaluators. (SPF Hawaii, 2022) Posted Oct 17, 2022

Local programs and coalitions can use this checklist when working with evaluators.

EBP Tool 1 Type of Program Checklist. (SPF Hawaii, 2022) Posted Oct 27, 2022

Use this checklist to identify the level or type of evidence an intervention program has.

Addressing Alcohol-Related Harms: A Population Level Response. (Wisconsin Alochol Policy Project, 2019) Posted Nov 14, 2022

This infographic provides guidance for public health professionals and communities on the most effective population-level interventions to prevent excessive alcohol consumption and related harms.

The Four P's of Environmental Scanning. (Alcohol Policy Resource Center, 2022) Posted Nov 14, 2022

This infographic informs how environmental scanning of your community is a vital step in assessing how alcohol is viewed, and more importantly how youth are exposed to alcohol.

Police Warn The Public About Rainbow Fentanyl. (KWXX, 2022, September) Posted Nov 14, 2022

Since issuing a warning about fentanyl in June 2022, the Hawai'i Police Department has seen the recent arrival of rainbow fentanyl on the island, particularly in west Hawai‘i. It is commonly called rainbow fentanyl that comes in colored pill form that resembles candy. Check out this article for more details on fentanyl.

DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans. (USDEA, 2022, August) Posted Nov 14, 2022

The Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States. Since August 2022, DEA and law enforcement partners across 26 states have seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills dubbed “rainbow fentanyl.”

Working with an Evaluator: Keeping the Spark Alive (PTTC, 2020) Posted Jan 19, 2023

This toolkit provides essential tips for organizations to collaborate effectively with evaluators, covering selection, planning, and using results to enhance programs, emphasizing clear communication, realistic expectations, and a strong collaborative relationship.

A Road Map to Implementing Evidence-Based Programs. (SAMHSA, 2012) Posted Jan 19, 2023

This guide provides advice on selecting and implementing suitable evidence-based prevention and treatment programs, including choosing a program that aligns with the organization’s needs and outlines steps for successful implementation.

Magenta Book: Central Government Guidance on Evaluation. (Her Majesty’s Treasury, 2020) Posted Jan 20, 2023

The Magenta Book is a guide for Hawaii’s mental health professionals, community leaders, and policymakers, focusing on integrating culturally appropriate services, collaboration, and community involvement to improve mental health outcomes.

Identifying and Selecting Evidence-Based Interventions: Revised Guidance Document for the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program. (SAMHSA-CSAP, 2009) Posted Jan 20, 2023

This guidance document helps state and community planners use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to select evidence-based interventions that address local substance abuse needs.

Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking (Vol. 1). (SAMHSA, 2016) Posted Jan 20, 2023

This report outlines the impact of underage drinking in the U.S. and reviews federal and state efforts, including legislation and prevention programs. It highlights challenges and the need for continued collaboration to reduce underage drinking and its harms.

Using the Logic Model for Program Planning. (W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 2004) Posted Feb 03, 2023

This evaluation tool is developed to guide project planning, documentation, reporting, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This resource explains what a Logic Model is and how you can use it for program planning.

SWOT Analysis is a Powerful Yet Underutilized Tool. (Berman Partners, 2016) Posted Feb 03, 2023

This tool explains how to use a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis when looking at a community. It offers step-by-step instructions and practical examples.

Conceptualizing Best Practices for Maternal and Child Health. (Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 2012) Posted Feb 06, 2023

This resource contains successful maternal and child health practices via the Best Practices program and Innovation Station database. It emphasizes strong design, evaluation, and quality improvement to help members implement evidence-based practices and achieve goals.

Criteria for Analyzing Assessment Data. (SAMHSA, 2018) Posted Feb 06, 2023

This tool provides a framework for communities to set prevention priorities based on five criteria: magnitude, impact, changeability, concentrated occurrence in a specific sub-population, and time lapse between behavior and consequence.

Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth (SAMHSA, 2023) Posted Jun 26, 2023

This report provides behavioral health professionals, researchers and policymakers with a comprehensive overview on effective and ineffective therapeutic practices for youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.

SPF Process DEI Tools. (SPF Hawaii, 2024) Posted Jan 05, 2024

Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations into all steps of the SPF process is important, and these resources can help assist you in your work.

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth Substance Use Prevention in Rural Hawai‘i (Hawaii Journal of Health and Social Welfare, 2024) Posted Jul 08, 2024

A pilot study aims to explore parental influences on substance use resistance in rural Hawaiian communities to develop culturally relevant prevention programs. The study emphasizes the crucial role of family in shaping youth behaviors and the need for culturally tailored interventions to address health disparities.

Ho‘ouna Pono Implementation: Applying Concept Mapping to a Culturally Grounded Substance Use Prevention Curriculum in Rural Hawai‘i Schools (Implementation Science Communications, 2022) Posted Jul 09, 2024

The article explores the implementation of the Ho‘ouna Pono drug prevention program in rural Hawai‘i schools, using concept mapping to identify barriers and facilitators. By engaging educational leaders, the study aims to develop tailored strategies for sustainable prevention efforts, addressing health disparities among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth.

Youth Substance Use and Prevention Factsheets (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) Posted Jul 10, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Youth Initiative published nine factsheets designed to dispel myths and provide clear, factual information about substance use to support prevention efforts. Below are some selected examples of the myths addressed, along with links to the corresponding factsheets:
Myth 1: Cannabis is Harmless
Myth 3: Everybody is Using Drugs
Myth 7: Using Drugs Helps You to Feel Good and Relaxed
Myth 9: Smart Drugs Fuel My Brain and Boost My Academic Performance

Alcohol and Other Substance Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021 (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2023) Posted Jul 10, 2024

The CDC analyzed data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey to study changes in substance use among high school students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights the need for tailored, evidence-based prevention programs to further reduce adolescent substance use.

Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations (SAMSHA, 2022) Posted Apr 07, 2025

This guide aims to inform behavioral health practitioners and other interested parties and stakeholders about the process of culturally adapting evidence-based practices for under-resourced populations. It is applicable to any EBP in behavioral health, including prevention, treatment, and recovery practices for substance use and mental health.

State Epidemiological Profile 2024: Substance Use Trends in Hawai'i Posted Apr 07, 2025

This profile identifies substance use patterns, trends within defined geographic areas, and supports the development and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based prevention efforts. Included is Hawaiʻi data from 2018 through 2023, with a focus on the years 2020 to 2023.

PANTA Plus: Physical Activity • Nutrition • Tobacco • Asthma. A School Resource Guide. (Kentucky CHFS, 2011) Posted Jun 26, 2025

An updated resource guide that builds upon the 2006 PANTA School Resource Guide, expanding its topic areas to reflect current needs. The curricula featured in this section include definitions of emerging, promising, and best practice programs, selected for their favorable evaluations and potential for replication.

A Guide to SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework Posted Jul 07, 2025

This guide outlines SAMHSA’s five-step Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) for planning and implementing effective substance misuse prevention strategies. It emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cultural competence, and sustainability. Useful for coalitions, practitioners, and community leaders.