Additional Resources

Looking for additional resources to help prevent teen substance misuse? Additional resources are available below.

National Resources

• National Institute on Drug Abuse - A national comprehensive website containing current evidenced research and strategies, resources, information for families, educators, scientists and teens. The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers specific resource for parents and educators, as well as teens.
• NIH - NIAAA – National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being.
• Prevention Action Alliance - Prevention Action Alliance, formerly Drug Free Action Alliance, is a certified prevention agency that has been leading the way in promoting healthy lives through the prevention of substance misuse and fostering mental health wellness for more than 30 years.
• SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. One of SAMHSA’s core missions is to provide current behavioral health data, research, and evaluation information to: practitioners, health promotion specialists, policymakers, consumers.
• The Search Institute - The Search Institute believes the best approach is positive youth development: focusing on the strengths of young people, rather than their deficits. Here’s where to start a journey to discover how we can help you strengthen the lives of young people.

Nationwide Children's Related Articles & Blog Posts

• Abuse of Drugs to Enhance Sports Performance: Winning at Any Cost - The article discusses potential reasons athletes may feel the need to use performance-enhancing drugs and the effects of these drugs. 
• Addiction: A Real Disease - This blog post shares a general overview about what addiction is and its long-term effects.
• Deadly Substances Teens Use to Get High - This post covers the types of substances that teens may have access to and how to talk to them about drugs.
• E-cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine: Are They Safe to Use Around Kids? - This blog post includes information about e-cigarettes and the safety concerns regarding children.
• Is Your Child Abusing Drugs or Alcohol? -  How can parents help their children make healthy decisions in their lives? Family discussions about the negative consequences of alcohol and other drug use should occur early in childhood.
• JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend -  This post aims to give parents a general understanding of JUULing and the health concerns associated with it.
• Medication Abuse (Red Flags of Medication Abuse) -  Learn more about the signs of medication abuse, the differences between medication abuse and misuse and signs of addiction.
• Opioid Safety -  Nationwide Children’s is dedicated to providing education and resources to help patients, parents, and physicians safely prescribe, use, and dispose of opioids.
• Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse - This blog post discusses where teens get access to opioids. It also offers questions a parent could ask the doctor if their child is prescribed opioids. 
• Substance Abuse: Are You Worried Your Teen May Using? - Our experts discuss the effects of substance abuse, signals parents should be aware of and guidance for parents to take action.
• Vaping Illness: What We Know About This Mysterious Condition -  Vaping is a top of mind concern for many parents. This article provides gives updated information about vaping.