Harmful Substance Use Resources

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Addiction is a family disease; research suggests involving family members in substance use treatment is effective for more positive recovery outcomes.

Find science-based education materials and conversation starters to educate young people about drug use and health.

Many people like a nice glass of wine, a delicious cocktail, or a craft beer, but alcohol can cause problems for us humans when we drink too much of it. You may not realize it, but you could be drinking too much, and it's best to nip the warning…

Talking to children about mental health and illness can be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to provide their children with information, support, and guidance. Mental and substance use disorders in families can impact family dynamics.

In this context, bystander intervention programs offered by campuses are designed to increase a student’s capacity and willingness to intervene when another student may be in danger of harming him/herself or another person due to alcohol use. Bystander intervention programs also are used to reduce consequences of drug use, sexual assault, and other problems. NOTE: This strategy does not seek to reduce alcohol availability, one of the most effective ways to decrease alcohol use and its consequences.

Download and share the school and educator resources to highlight the ways teachers, administrators, and other school professionals can play a role in preventing underage drinking and other substance use.

After years of living in denial, I finally confronted my alcoholism when I was 35. These are the tough questions I had to ask myself.

Alcoholism isn't a sexy topic. In fact, when we talk about alcohol consumption these days, we tend to tread on the lighter side and steer clear of serious talk of alcohol abuse. In movies and on TV, we see people drinking alcohol and partying…