Resources for Parents and Youth
Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base
www.adolescent-substance-abuse.com/signs-drug-use.html
Freedom House Recovery Center
Freedom House specializes in recovery treatment for those struggling with substance abuse. It also provides support and treatment for children and adults with behavioral disorders or mental illness.
Partnership at DrugFree.org
The Parent Toolkit at the Parents Resource Center provides advice and stories from parents and professionals about drug prevention, intervention and raising healthy teens.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Human Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a public education website developed to support the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 20-year-olds.
Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking(ICCPUD)
A comprehensive portal of federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention—including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth—will find a wealth of valuable information here.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) works to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
niaaa.nih.gov/PUBLICATIONS/EDUCATIONTRAININGMATERIALS/Pages/YouthGuide.aspx
This is a link to the NIAAA’s pamphlet for those who manage the healthcare of children between ages 9 through 18. “Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide” is designed to help health care professionals quickly identify youth at risk for alcohol-related problems. NIAAA developed the Guide and Pocket Guide in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, a team of underage drinking researchers and clinical specialists, and practicing health care professionals.
For Youth:
Poe Center
At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helping North Carolinians make healthy choices. Our team of expert health educators work with schools and organizations across the state to provide engaging health-science education for people of all ages. From our iconic field-trip destination in Raleigh to classrooms and communities around the state, the Poe experience is effective, valuable, and one-of-a-kind.
For the Spanish speaking Community:
El Futuro
El Futuro será el líder definitivo en ofrecer asistencia de salud mental de calidad para la comunidad Latinaen Carolina del Norte por medio de nuestra educación, servicios, y mejores prácticas innovadoras. Procuramos proporcionar servicios clínicos necesarios. Ayudamos con eficacia a individuos y sus familias que se enfrentan con asuntos relacionados a la salud mental, y así aumentar el potencial de cada individuo, familia, y comunidad. Nuestro cuidado clínico utiliza relaciones claves existentes para proporcionar el cuidado eficiente y más completo. Nuestro modelo es replicable y sostenible.
Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth
Freedom House Recovery Center
104 New Stateside Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919 942-2803
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