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

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