Drugs: What Parents Need to Know
Teens Drug Facts : NIDA for Teens
Facts on Teen Drug Use: NIDA for Teens
Effects of Drugs On The Teen Brain: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Brain Development, Teen Behavior and Preventing Drug Use: Partnership For Drug-Free Kids
Get SMART About Drugs: A DEA Resource for Parents, Educators and Caregivers
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Truth Initiative: Inspiring Tobacco-Free Lives
Concerns Explode Over New Health Risks of Vaping
360 Youth Services provides life-changing services through substance abuse prevention education, counseling and housing.
Local provider that provides prevention & educational programming along with counseling for individuals and families struggling with substance use/abuse.
"Breaking Free is committed to one goal: helping individuals and families live in a community where everyone reaches their full potential. We do this by building strong family foundations and rebuilding those impacted by substance use and other life challenges." -Breaking Free
"With a long history of leadership in substance use and mental health care, Rosecrance has grown to more than 45 convenient locations across Chicago, northern and central Illinois, southern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa. We are a private, not-for-profit organization offering comprehensive, nationally accredited, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment for children, teens, young adults and adults.
Recovery is possible when hope and determination meet evidence-based treatment delivered by caring, skilled professionals. Our highly trained, experienced and compassionate staff holds itself to the highest possible standards because we understand our efforts change – and save – lives every day." -Rosecrance
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.