National Institute on Drug Abuse: Resources for parents and educators.
Partnership to End Addiction: Provides information on various drugs, the teen brain, parent toolkits, parent blog and support network.
Allies in Recovery: An online program for families coping with a loved one's addiction, which teaches skills and strategies for helping the addicted family member. Aspects of AIR have been put on pause due to funding cuts, but their platform still features excellent resources.
Motivational Interviewing For Loved Ones: Boston Medical Center support for parents to have conversations that motivate teens and young adults to make healthy changes, including a free online course "The School of Hard Talks" (7 modules, 10 minutes each).
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's online search engine to help locate treatment centers throughout the United States for substance abuse, addiction and mental health.
Blood Alcohol Calculator: A useful, interactive tool for learning about the effects of binge drinking.
The Science Behind Getting Drunk: Explains how alcohol affects the brain and body.
Marijuana Anonymous: a free peer support program offering virtual meetings 7 days per week to focus on addressing marijuana addiction.
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