Parents and caregivers must have accurate information about drugs, and be knowledgeable
about current drug trends. Research shows that parents who discuss the consequences
of using drugs, who monitor their children’s activities and who understand the concerns
of today’s youth, will have children and teens who are less likely to use or begin
to use drugs and alcohol. Find out more about drugs and alcohol:
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
The web site for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institute
of Health, is a leader in research and information on drugs of abuse for professionals,
parents, educators and youth.
http://www.drugfree.org/
The website for Partnership for a Drug Free America, a non profit organization dedicated
to giving parents resources needed to help youth live heath drug free lives. There
is information for teens and schools as well.
http://www.drugfree.org/teenbrain
A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain explores the science behind teenage brain development
and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior.
http://www.dea.gov/
The website for US Drug Enforcement Administration provides information about drugs
of abuse.
http://www.theantidrug.com/
Created by the National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign, this site is a drug prevention
resource center.
www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/parents.aspx
A comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking
and resources to combat these issues. The site contains information for youth, parents,
educators and communities.
www.monitoringthefuture.org/
Provides information and research on current trends, behaviors, attitudes and values
of American secondary schools students, college students and young adults.
www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/
This video series developed by McNeil Lehrer Productions, the.News, focuses on teenage
prescription drug abuse. The video segments provide information for parents, teachers
and youth and can be used in the classroom.
http://www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/
National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information (NCADI) is the world's largest
resource for current information and materials about alcohol, tobacco, and drug
use. It distributes a variety of prevention and treatment resources for use by parents,
teachers, youth, and communications and health professionals, mostly free of charge.
www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=509
This toolkit is designed for school nurses as a means to facilitate their education
and support of various groups in preventing, identifying, and managing teen prescription
drug misuse and abuse. It is also an excellent resource for educators and parents.
http://www.stopmedicineabuse.org/
StopMedicineAbuse.org was developed by the leading makers of OTC cough medicines
to build awareness about this type of substance abuse behavior, provide tips to
prevent it from happening, and encourage parents to safeguard their medicine cabinets.
www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) is an online resource that provides
detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United
States at both State and Federal levels. It features compilations and analyses of
alcohol-related statutes and regulations.
www.niaaa.nih.gov/AboutNIAAA/NIAAASponsoredPrograms/underage.htm
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Underage Drinking Research
Initiative. This initiative is an undertaking born of the convergence of recent
scientific advances and the increased public concern about the seriousness of this
longstanding societal problem.
www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/drugfree/drugfree.pdf
Tips for Parents on Keeping Children Drug Free from the US Department of Education.
www.talkaboutrx.org/index.jsp
Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen
Prescription Drug Abuse toolkit.
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