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This collection of evidence-based resources is updated frequently to support you in your goal to prevent underage substance abuse in your home and community.



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NIH.GOV
Talk To Your Child About Alcohol
A guide for parents of young people aged 10-14 with tips and suggestions for how to talk to your child about alcohol.

STOPALCOHOLABUSE.GOV
ICCPUD Underage Alcohol Prevention
This site provides resources and information about evidence-based prevention strategies related to underage and harmful drinking.

SAMHSA
"Talk. They Hear You." Campaign
Resources to help parents start talking with their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.
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Browse our wide variety of resources for parents to help you get the facts, talk with your kids, and prevent underage substance abuse.
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NIDA
NIDA for Parents & Educators
Official Website for the National Institute of Drug Abuse
Keep Connected
Keep Connected offers all kinds of families—and organizations that support them—ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships.
NIDA
NIDA for Parents & Educators
Official Website for the National Institute of Drug Abuse
LIVEDRUGFREE.ORG
Council on Alcohol & Drugs
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs, located in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, develops programs and materials based on the most current research on drug use and its impact on the community.
HEARTS FOR FAMILIES
HEARTS for Families
Hearts for Families is a nonprofit that hosts trainings and parent programs focused on substance abuse prevention and child abuse prevention.
NEMOURS HEALTH
KidsHealth.org
KidsHealth.org offers the tools and knowledge to help families make the best choices featuring three sections for parents, kids, and teens.
NIDA
Nurture Your Mental Health Activity
This PDF from the National Institute of Drug Abuse provides various guided activities to help you relax and nurture your mental health.
SAHM
THRIVE App for Adolescent Health
THRIVE is an app designed to help parents dialogue with teens about their health, developed by the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
Substance Abuse Prevention & Early Action
This website from the Partnership to End Addiction offers information and playbooks for parents with education and information on how to help prevent underage substance abuse.
Alcohol
ICCPUD
ICCPUD Underage Alcohol Prevention
StopAlcoholAbuse.gov provides resources and information about evidence-based prevention strategies related to underage and harmful drinking.
NHTSA
Underage Drinking Community Prevention
This community guide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association discusses the importance of preventing underage drinking and provides an overview of recent advances in prevention planning.
ICCPUD
Stop Underage Drinking
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) is a federal committee working with governments and organizations at the state, territory, and local levels to reduce and prevent underage drinking and its consequences.
NIH
How to Talk to Your Child about Alcohol
This guide from the NIH is targeted towards parents of young people aged 10-14 and includes useful tips and suggestions for how to talk to your child about alcohol.
Marijuana
SAMHSA
SAMHSA - Marijuana Risks
Learn the risks of marijuana use and find resources with this page on the SAMHSA website.
SAM
Smart Approaches to Marijuana
Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy.
PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
Marijuana Talk Kit for Parents
This conversation guide from the Partnership to End Addiction walks parents through how to talk about marijuana with their kids.
DEA
Marijuana Use & Prevention
This guide from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) provides parents with an overview of the facts regarding underage marijuana use and prevention tools and resources.
CLEARGA.ORG
Let's Be Clear GA
Let's Be Clear Georgia is a partnership of over 475 private and public agencies, employers, and individuals engaging in best practices and policies to prevent marijuana abuse in Georgia.
Vaping
FDA
Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping
This page of the FDA website provides an overview of lung injuries associated with the use of vape products.
FLAVORS HOOK KIDS
Flavors Hook Kids - Vaping Prevention
This website provides information, data and resources for parents to help them understand the facts and risks of underage vaping.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
Talk to Your Kids about Vaping
This conversation guide from the American Lung Association helps parents learn how to discuss vaping and its risks with their children.
PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
Vaping: What Families Need to Know
This PDF guide provides information about vaping, risks, and what parents need to know to prevent e-cigarette usage in youth.
Tobacco
TOBACCOFREEKIDS.ORG
Tobacco Fact Sheets
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids website offers a large collection of fact sheets on a wide variety of topics related to tobacco.
FDA
Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan
The FDA Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan is a series of actions to prevent the use of tobacco products in youth. This page provides an overview as well as additional resources.
TRUTH INITIATIVE
Truth Initiative Website
The Truth Initiative website offers resources to help inspire youth to live free of smoking, vaping, and nicotine.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
Tobacco Use Among Children & Teens
This website from the American Lung Association provides an overview of the facts regarding underage tobacco usage.
TOBACCOFREEKIDS.ORG
Resource Finder - Tobacco Free Kids
This page provides a handy search tool to find resources and data from the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.
Prescription Drugs
Opioid Overdose: 3 Steps to Save a Life
You can help lower the tragic death rate from opioid overdose by learning the three steps to save a life through the information and resources found here.
STOP MEDICINE ABUSE
Stop Medicine Abuse Website
Stop Medicine Abuse is a prevention campaign working to alert parents and members of the community about the problem of teen abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM).
STOPRXABUSEINGA.ORG
Stop RX Abuse in Georgia
The GA Prescription Drug Prevention Initiative is aimed to reduce prescription drug abuse in Georgia and provides information and education, sharable media, drug drop off locations, safe storage and disposal instructions, and more.