Youth
abovetheinfluence.com has games, free downloads, quizzes, photos, podcasts and important info about dealing with pressures in your life.- freevibe.com a great website for learning how to talk to a friend you’re worried about.
- thecoolspot.gov - whaddaya know? checks your knowledge on alcohol and peer pressure.
- thecoolspot.gov - home page offers resources, information, and support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers.
- teens.drugabuse.gov works to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.
- justthinktwice.com Teens outlet to get accurate information on drugs from marijuana to prescriptions.
- teen.smokefree.gov a site designed and run by the National Cancer Institute to help teens understand the decisions they make surrounding their health - especially the decision to quit smoking.
- suicidepreventionlifeline.org 24/7 free and confidential assistance to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Parents
shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org resources for parents of teens as well as parenting tips and blogs.- timetotalk.org easy-to use guides and tips to help parents have ongoing conversations with kids.
- poweroffamilymeals.com helpful ideas for meals and recipes to bring your family around the table.
- theantidrug.com resources for drug information, parenting advice, warning signs, and related news.
- madd.org | underage-drinking | the-power-of-parents find answers to the tough questions about teen drinking: the why’s who’s and how’s.
- dontserveteens.gov provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm.
- childrennow.org | talking_with_kids talking points for children on various topics from alcohol and drugs to sex and std’s.
- rxsafetymatters.org the facts about the effects and dangers of prescription drug abuse.
- collegedrinkingprevention.gov contains information regarding high school and college students and the alcohol culture.
- underagedrinking.samhsa.gov talk early, talk often, get others involved - personalize a plan for talking to your child about alcohol.
- notinmyhouse.com there are steps you can take to help protect your kids from prescription drug abuse: monitor, secure and dispose. This site, created by Abbott and The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, shows you how.
- GetSmartAboutDrugs.com DEA provides information to parents on how to stay informed and connected to the latest findings and reports relating to drugs and children.
Other Sites of Interest
- jointogether.org links to the most up-to-date and relevant articles on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
- whitehouse.gov/ondcp/marijuanainfo provides facts, knowledge, and tools to better address marijuana in communities.
- education.state.mn.us bullying and cyber-bullying information through the Minnesota Department of Education.
- nida.nih.gov provides scientifically based facts about drug abuse and addiction.
- samhsa.gov information as it relates to substance abuse and mental health.
- drugfree.org information and practical advice for prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.
- drugfreeactionalliance.org source for trainings and programs as well as recent press releases.
- weallpaytheprice.com facts about the costs of tobacco: emotionally, economically, and health risks.
- addiction411.com offers a range of articles on substance abuse, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, dual diagnosis treatment, detoxification, and other forms of addiction.