Prevention Resources
Tips for Talking to Youth
Talk: They Hear You
SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.
https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources
OASAS: How to Talk About Substance Use and Addiction
Educational materials and conversation starters to lead meaningful conversations about substance use, gambling & addiction.
https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/conversational-resources
Talk2Prevent
Informational pamphlets and guides for practicing prevention at home.
https://oasas.ny.gov/talk2prevent-parent-toolkit
OASAS Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Open communication and clear rules and expectations go a long way.
https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/parents-and-caregivers
Making the Talk Count at Every Age
One size does not fit all. This is especially true when talking about alcohol, drugs, and gambling. What you say to a 9-year-old is dierent from what you say to a 15-year-old.
https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/04/making_talk_count.pdf
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD)
Find resources for parents and educators about underage and harmful drinking prevention. This section includes. factsheets, talking guides, conversation starters, guided lesson plans, and more to help parents and educators communicate with youth and young adults.
https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/engagement/parentseducators.aspx
Partnership to End Addiction
From tips on preventing substance use to guidance on managing recovery from addiction, here at Partnership to Addiction we have the information and resources you need at every step of the way.
Cannabis and the Brain
An interactive look at ways cannabis impacts brain function.
nida.nih.gov/themes/custom/solstice/interactive/cannabis/
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County
Working toward a substance abuse free Ontario County.
https://www.partnershipforontariocounty.org/substance-abuse-prevention-coalition-of-ontario-county
NCADD-RA: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Rochester Area
NCADD-RA provides evidence-based substance use and problem gambling prevention services to a diverse population through education, support, resources, advocacy and referral.
