Youth
Online Resources
Just Think Twice
Helps teens make informed, confident decisions about drug use. Supported by information from the DEA.
Above the Influence
Empowers young people to recognize and face the influences around us, including the pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol.
NIDA for Teens
Good info on how drugs affect your body. Scientific approach to drugs and alcohol, supported by research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
StopBullying.gov
Information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Empowers youth to take charge of tough situations in their everyday life
Parents
Online Resources
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.
This is a drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery resource, to help parents and caregivers address alcohol and drug abuse with their teens and young adults.
The Parent Toolkit
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has created a specific developmentally appropriate resource for parents to use which aids in drug and alcohol prevention.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The mission of the National Institute on Drug Abuse is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
Family Checkup
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has a specific section on the website which supports positive parenting to prevent drug abuse.
Stop Underage Drinking
This website is a great resource to find information, statistics, and the latest news on stopping underage drinking.
Talk.They Hear You
This SAMHSA campaign aims to reduce underage drinking among youth ages 9-15 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources. They need to start addressing the issue of alcohol with their children early. SAMHSA’s underage drinking prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol.
Get Smart About Drugs
A DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) resource for parents.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
A resource on information and action concerning tobacco and kids.
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
An activism and support group aiming to prevent underage drinking and driving under the influence, and to support the families of victims.
Substance Use Information Organizations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Government Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. See SAMHSA “Talk Kit”
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Office of National Drug Control Policy – Part of the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) oversees the nation’s anti-drug program. The goals of the program are to reduce illegal drug use, manufacturing and trafficking, as well as drug-related crime and violence and drug-related health consequences.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Largest funder of alcohol research in the world. Resources, news, and scientific research.