Alcohol and Drugs
The Youth Tobacco Cessation Collaborative (YTCC) was formed in 1998 to address the gap in knowledge about what cessation strategies are most effective in assisting youth to quit smoking. Collaborative members represent major organizations that fund research, program, and policy initiatives related to controlling youth tobacco use.
Wiki How discusses 7 ways for parents to deal with children who are smokers, ranging from how to approach their children, communicating, explaining and setting boundaries to try to limit their children’s tobacco intake.
Truth Initiative develops programs that address the health effects of tobacco use. They strive help all young people reject tobacco, and give everyone access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.
Treatment USA is a nationwide program extending its services from living sober to helping teens with eating disorder.
“Too Smart to Start” is a website that illustrates myth versus facts about underage drinking, a great resource for parents and teenagers.
This site includes extent of use, health effects, treatment, and other resources relating to prescription drug use.
SADD is a website illustrating recent studies and statistics on various subjects such as underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, traffic safety and much more.
Natural High has created FREE, research-based, and award-winning content to teach students about Red Ribbon Week.
Phoenix House is committed to protecting and supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by substance abuse and dependency.
Operation Prevention’s classroom resources provide educators with engaging tools that are aligned to national health and science standards and integrate seamlessly into classroom instruction. Through a series of hands-on investigations, these resources introduce students to the science behind opioids and their impact on the brain and body.
Resources are available for elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
Interactive tools provided to teens to educate themselves on drug use and the effects it can have on themselves and others.
Effective strategies to help pregnant smokers quit and spread the word about effective, evidence based treatment.