online resources

Prevention/Intervention

www.1800RUNAWAY.org

serves as the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth.

the office of national drug control policy

has facts about drugs, tips for parents and a media campaign.

NIDA

preventing drug use among children and adolescents

Partnership to End Addiction

an online resource for parents and caregivers concerned about their child’s substance use.

Marijuana Facts Parents Need to Know

is an online publication from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

call to action to prevent underage drinking

provides detailed information from the U.S. Surgeon General.

texas department of family protective services

has parenting tips and a prevention calendar available for download.

the health consequences of smoking – 50 years of progress

provides detailed information from the U.S. Surgeon General.

facing addiction in america

is the first-ever surgeon general’s report on alcohol, drugs, and health.

growing up drug free a parent’s guide to prevention

offers helpful information about how to raise drug-free children.

Treatment/Recovery

substance abuse and mental health services administration

maintains online resources to help locate treatment facilities and operates toll-free hot lines in english, spanish and TDD.

alcoholics anonymous

information in english, spanish and french.

national council on alcoholism and drug dependence, inc.

provides information and operates a 24-hour help line.

national child traumatic stress network.

to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities, throughout the united states.

Research/Other