Substance Use Resources
Below are resources hand selected by me. Enjoy my absolute favorite content!
-Kriya
Drug & Alcohol Info
CURRENT STATISTICS
National middle & high school survey that includes questions on substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors, and breaks down data by state.
Survey of national youth drug trends conducted for 25+ years.
National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health
Surveys national drug abuse trends in kids age 12+.
CDC Shareable graphics & videos
Great graphics to help teach/share current opioid stats /students and families
SUBSTANCE SCIENCE & RISKS
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Scientific Information about all drugs of abuse and how to assess problems.
Anti-nicotine education, research, and activism
Up-to-date Info on ecigs. Great collection of articles.
Extensive list of substance use info on my Parent Resource page
Nicotine Cessation Resources
NICOTINE CESSATION
A free 5-week online support group (10-15 ppl) for teens involving a trained group facilitator and peer support, using Instagram DM messaging. Participants get paid $60!
Teens receive 5 free text, phone or online support in the form of 5 sessions with a “Personal Quitting Coach” that uses motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Ex Program (previously "This is Quitting")
This text-based program from “Truth Initiative” involves receiving messages focused on building skills and confidence, and instant support when needed. Begin by texting "QUIT" to 202-899-7550.
Free smartphone app to guide teens and young adults in quitting nicotine. Serves as a coach, cheerleader and distracting playmate all in one!
Includes online chat support and quit planning
Sign up by texting QUIT to 47848
In Spanish: text LIBRE to 47848
American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program
For members of American Indian communities in CO, ID, IA, KS, MA, MI, NV, ND, PA, UT, VT, WY. Includes live conversations with trained health professionals, email and text support.
Telephone Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Behavioral Cessation Supports for Youth and Young Adults
From the (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Tobacco Cessation Resources for Youth
From The American College of Preventative Medicine
THC CESSATION
App-based THC-cessation designed for adults, but appropriate for older teens
Supporting Children of Addiction (COA's)
National Association of Children of Addiction
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NaCOA’s Children’s Program Kit - provides over 100 skill-based and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and everything needed to offer a strong and effective program of support to school age children of addicted parents. Designed to be used as an educational support group program at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Could be part of a Student Assistance Program.
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Celebrating Families (Video) - Evidence-based, trauma-informed, skill-building program focused on 16 session curriculum that addresses the needs of children and parents in families that are struggling with the effects of substance use disorders and their related trauma. The group curriculum engages every member of the family, beginning by breaking into age groups for psychoeducational activities, followed by reconnection activities as a family to learn how to apply these new skills to healthy interactions. There are early childhood and Spanish versions
SAMSHA Children’s Program Kit: Supportive Education for Children of Addicted Parents
Dpt of Health & Human Services/SAMHSA
Children Impacted by Addiction: A Toolkit for Educators
National Association for Children of Addiction & Addiction Policy Forum
Helping a Child Whose Parents Are Struggling with Addiction
Video and story from NPR.
See my extensive list of COA resources to use with kids, including videos and books for students pre-K-12th, camps & summer programs, and support groups.
For School Counselors:
See Educator Resources for much more, including Alternatives to Suspension & Drug & Alcohol Education Curricula
Resources to share with Parents: Parent Resource Page