CRAFT

Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) is an evidence-based intervention designed to help family members engage their treatment-resistant loved ones into treatment. CRAFT therapists work with family members to positively improve the relationship so that the loved one agrees to treatment. Family members can make an important difference in getting their loved ones to enter treatment. Research has found that 70% of concerned family members were able to get their treatment-resistant loved ones into treatment after using the CRAFT approach. A typical CRAFT program is about 8-12 sessions with the family members.

• Free of cost. Offered virtually. Offered in English and Spanish.

• Website to find a group: https://bha.colorado.gov/behavioral-health/CRAFT

Rise Above Colorado

Rise Above Colorado is a statewide prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices. Offers content for caregivers, professionals, and teens.

• Website: https://www.riseaboveco.org/index.html

• Teen Focused Website: https://iriseaboveco.org/

Forward Together

Supports relationship building between caregivers and their teens.

• Website: https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/

Safety First

Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens is the nation’s first harm reduction-based drug education curriculum for high school students. Safety First is rooted in the principles of harm reduction. When it comes to drug education, a harm reduction approach discourages young people from using alcohol and other drugs. But it offers more than an abstinence-only approach, because it also provides teenagers with information to keep themselves and their friends safe if and when they do encounter these substances.

• Website: https://drugpolicy.org/resource/safety-first-real-drug-education-teens

Synergy

Synergy offers a variety of outpatient-based services for male and adolescent females between 12 and 21 years of age, including evaluations, Multisystemic Therapy with Contingency Management (MST), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA), Assertive Continuing Care (ACC), Alternatives for Families – A Cognitive Behavioral Approach (AF-CBT), and traditional outpatient services.

• To learn more or schedule an intake appointment: 303-934-1008

• Website: https://www.artstreatment.com/our-services/adolescent-services/

Naloxone (a.k.a., Narcan)

If you suspect your teen may be experimenting with any kind of substance, it is highly recommended you obtain a prescription for Naloxone (a.k.a., Narcan) in the event that your teen or someone else overdoses. Anyone can obtain a prescription for Naloxone and does not require a prescription from a doctor.

• To find a pharmacy near you that carries Naloxone, visit Stop the Clock Colorado: https://www.stoptheclockcolorado.org/

• For more information on Naloxone, visit: https://corxconsortium.org/naloxone/

Substance Use Focused Campaigns & Tools

• • • Take Meds Seriously: https://takemedsseriously.org/

      • • Campaign on prescription drug safety.

    • Keep the Party Safe: https://keepthepartysafe.org/

      • • Campaign on preventing and responding to fentanyl overdoses.

    • Opirescue: https://opisafe.com/products/opirescue

      • • App that supports individuals in recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose.

    • Dead on Arrival: https://youtu.be/iJgPmrLjkuo

      • • Documentary on fentanyl use amongst teens.

    • Growing Up Drug Free: A Parents’ Guide to Prevention: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/growing-up-drug-free-2017.pdf

    • One Pill Can Kill: https://www.dea.gov/onepill

      • • Caregiver resources located at bottom of page.

    • Natural High: https://www.naturalhigh.org/

      • • To inspire and empower youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.

    • SAFE Project – SAFE Choices: https://www.safeproject.us/safe-choices/resources-for-parents/

      • • Youth prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery resources for parents, guardians, and caregivers, including those of young children and teens.