Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD):

  1. Contract for Life

    A resource prompt a discussion between adolescents and their parents to commit to taking/providing safe and sober transportation home

Information on Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Addiction:

  1. NIDA: National Institute on Drug Abuse: The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction
    (www.drugabuse.gov)
    Research database regarding the issues of substance abuse and related topics

  2. National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information (www.samhsa.gov) 
    Access to research studies, multiple relevant databases, and national data on substance abuse and mental health provided by the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Substance Abuse Treatment

  3. National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (www.niaaa.nih.gov) 
    The latest news in alcohol and health on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services

  4. Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health (www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/) 
    National leadership for reducing alcohol related problems. The National Institutes of Health provides drinking facts, a cocktail calculator, and resources for changing habits

  5. American Society on Addiction Medicine (www.asam.org/) 
    News, resources and education on addiction medicine, provided by a nationally recognized society of over 3,000 physicians and associated professionals

  6. Understanding Drugs of Abuse: Learn the Facts About the Most Commonly Abused Drugs (www.drugabuse.gov) 
    An brief overview of the most commonly abused drugs, including street and clinical names and the effects of drugs on the brain and body

  7. Office of National Drug Control Policy (www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov) 
    Research and evidence to improve public health and safety on behalf of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

  8. Guide to Addiction (www.sobercollege.com) 
    Helpful guide to drug abuse and addiction; focuses on college aged children

Especially for Teens:

  1. Above The Influence (www.abovetheinfluence.com) 
    An interactive website offering videos and valuable insights on staying drug free, handling peer pressure, doctor Q&A. Advice from teens, for teens on behalf of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

  2. National Association for Children of Alcoholics (www.nacoa.org/) 
    Provides information and programs aimed at eliminating the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families of alcoholics

  3. Mental Health Assessment (www.psychologytoday.com) 
    Keeping tabs on your mental health

  4. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (www.adaa.org) 
    Facts, personal stories and resources about college anxiety

Especially for Parents:

  1. Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s Drug-Free Resource Net (www.drugfree.org) 
    A drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resource, existing to help parents and caregivers effectively address alcohol and drug abuse with their teens

  2. The Balanced Mind Parent Network (www.thebalancedmind.org/) 
    A cyber support system of caring and supportive parents

  3. Choose to Keep Your Freedom (www.hria.org)
    Q&A about potential legal consequences of alcohol or drug use

  4. Underage Drinking: Talk Early, Talk Often, Get Others Involved (www.samhsa.gov)
    Assistance for parents and caregivers on talking to children early about the dangers of alcohol

  5. Raising Healthy Teens: Parenting Blog (www.drugfree.org/parent-blog/) 
    Parents blog about everyday topics for raising healthy teens, from friends, parties, pop culture, and more

  6. Preparing Your Young Children for a Healthy, Drug-free Future (www.mass.gov)
    The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services offers advice to parents on preparing children for a drug-free future

  7. Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Guide (www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/)
    A parents’ guide to the legal drugs kids are using and abusing

  8. Helpful Street Drugs Guide (www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs-charts)
    Drug guide for parents: learn the facts about legal and illegal drugs to keep your teen safe

  9. Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know (www.drugabuse.gov)
    A brochure, in question and answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips to talking to your children about marijuana and its harmful effects

  10. Talking to Your Middle School Aged Child about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: A 10 Step Guide for Parents (www.needhamma.gov) 
    A 10 step guide for parents on talking to your middle school aged child about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

  11. 7 Ways to Protect Your Child from Alcohol and Other Drugs (www.drugfreenh.org) 
    Helpful tips on protecting your child from alcohol and other drugs

  12. Intervention eBook (www.drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Intervention-eBook.pdf)
    Advice on what to do if your child is drinking or using drug

  13. 6 Parenting Practices: Help Reduce the Chances that Your Child Will Develop a Drug or Alcohol Problem (www.drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/partnership_components_tool_revised_031612.pdf)
    Six research-supported parenting practices to set you and your family on the right path

  14. Get Help & Hope by Text (www.drugfree.org/get-help-hope-by-text/)
    A resource for parents that uses text messaging to provide information and support for concerns about adolescent substance use.

  15. Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults (www.drugfree.org/article/marijuana-what-you-need-to-know)

    A prevention and early action resource for guidance about marijuana use.

  16. Get One-on-One Help to Address Your Child’s Substance Use (www.drugfree.org/article/get-one-on-one-help/)

    A helpline from the Partnership to End Addiction that connects parents with individualized resources.

Especially for Clinicians:

  1. CRAFFT screening tool (www.crafft.org)

    The CRAFFT is a widely-used brief substance use screening tool that can be clinician- or patient self-administered.

  2. VAPING Information, Solutions & Interventions Toolkit (http://med.stanford.edu/visit.html?fbclid=IwAR307XMvjMDeBG-ZUgWULjaGBMEYaMglNUmv5pDSzxN9TgMVnl1FSdZ4Occ)

    A web-resource on vaping developed for adolescent and young adult health professionals.

Where to Get Help:

  1. National Substance Abuse/Mental Health Treatment Facility Locator (www.findtreatment.gov/)

  2. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (www.mass.gov)

  3. Al-anon Family Groups (www.al-anon.alateen.org)

  4. American Society on Addiction Medicine (www.asam.org)

  5. National Association for Children of Alcoholics (www.nacoa.org)

  6. National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (www.ffcmh.org)

  7. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org)

    If you need immediate help, please call 988 to talk with a trained counselor