Substance Abuse
Online Resources
Sunshine Behavioral Health
This website offers parents and caregivers a comprehensive guide to teen vaping and provides tips/steps parents and caregivers can take to identify and stop their teens from vaping.
Tags: TEENS, YOUTH, PARENTS, ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, VAPING, DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ADVICE, COMMUNICATION, RESOURCES, SUPPORT, PREVENTION
Drug Free Youth DC
Drug Free Youth DC is your go-to online source for resources on drug-free living in the District. Learn the facts about commonly abused drugs in DC, local laws on drug use, and local drug prevention and treatment resources. This website contains separate webpages specifically for families and caring adults interested in helping youth with substance abuse treatment and prevention.
Tags: YOUTH, TEENS, ADOLESCENTS, PARENTS, ADULTS, EDUCATION, ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, RESOURCES, FAMILY, DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, LAWS, PREVENTION, SUPPORT
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
This website provides parents and caregivers with the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. These resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health.
Tags: YOUTH, TEENS, ADOLESCENTS, PARENTS, ADULTS, EDUCATION, ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, RESOURCES, FAMILY, DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, RESEARCH, PREVENTION, SUPPORT
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This website contains a webpage specifically for parents and caregivers and offers substance abuse prevention and educational resources, in addition to resources on how to have conversations with your child about substance abuse.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILY, SUPPORT, YOUTH, TEENS, DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, RESOURCES, EDUCATION, ADDICTION, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, PREVENTION