Resources by topic.
When it comes to protecting your child from substances and dangerous situations, knowledge is power. To learn more about each topic so you can have informative and productive conversations, visit the following resources.
Alcohol
SAMSA: Underage Drinking Prevention Tips
SAMA: 5 Conversation Goals for Substance Abuse Prevention
CDC: Facts About Alcohol Abuse
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Alcohol Facts and Statistics
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Alcohol
Youth.gov
Marijuana
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Marijuana
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Learn About Marijuana Risks
Vaping
Truth Initiative: E-cigarettes
DrugAbuse.gov: Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarettes)
Public Health Law Center: US E-Cigarette Regulations – 50 State Review
Department of Health and Human Services: Know the Risks – E-Cigarettes and Young People
Tobacco Use
CDC: Smoking and Tobacco Use Fast Facts
Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Find Support for Teens and Young Adults
National Institute on Mental Health: Suicide Statistics
CDC: Anxiety and Depression in Children
Youth.gov
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Rx Drugs
DrugAbuse.gov: Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice)
DrugAbuse.gov: Hallucinogens
DrugAbuse.gov: MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)
DrugAbuse.gov: Inhalants
DrugAbuse.gov: Club Drugs
DrugAbuse.gov: Steroids (Anabolic)
Healthcare.gov: Health coverage for incarcerated people
The National Reentry Resource Center
SAMHSA: GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation
ThePointNY.org – New York State Expanded Syringe Access Program
DrugAbuse.gov: Methamphetamine
Opioids
DrugAbuse.gov: Heroin
DrugAbuse.gov: Opioids
DrugAbuse.gov: Fentanyl
DrugAbuse.gov: Facts about Prescription Opioids
DrugAbuse.gov: Opioid Overdose Crisis
Other Drugs
DrugAbuse.gov: Prescription Medicine
DrugAbuse.gov: Prescription Stimulants
DrugAbuse.gov: Prescription CNS Depressants
Gambling
Know the Odds
Change the Game
Legal Gambling Ages
