Handouts, Links and More

Learn about prevention and substance abuse

There is a lot of educational material available to have a better understanding of how to prevent and address substance abuse and mental illness. The links below are broken up into categories and offered as a starting point for your own exploration into this topic.

Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator
Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Abuse English/Spanish
Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
Opioid Treatment Program Directory
Substance Abuse Intervention Program
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator

Talking to Kids About Underage Drinking

8 Prevention Tips for Parents/Guardians (PDF)
Know When, Know How – Talk with your kids about Alcohol
Re-Think the Drinks – Teens and Alcohol
Family Conversation Guide (PDF)
Tips for Talking About Underage Drinking (PDF)
Why You Should Talk with Your Child about Alcohol
Make a Difference (PDF) – Talk to your child about Alcohol

Topics Related to Vaping

CDC/Surgeon General Tip Sheet for Parents (PDF)
How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping (PDF)
Quick Facts on the Risks of E-Cigarettes
Teen Vaping: What You Need to Know
Vaping: What you Need to Know and How to Talk about it (PDF)

Topics Related to Marijuana Use

How to Talk About Marijuana
Talking with Your Child About Marijuana (PDF)

Topics Related to Opioids and Other Prescription Drugs

Other Topics for Parents:

5 Conversation Goals (PDF)
6 Tips to Create a Safe Prom and High School Graduation Season for your Teen
Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions (PDF)
JTNN Substance Abuse Intervention Online Program
Parent Talk Kit (PDF)
Teen Depression Fact Sheet (PDF)
Working with Adolescents (PDF)
Children and Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders

Working with Adolescents (PDF)
Children and Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders
Considerations for Developing a Child Welfare Drug Testing Policy and Protocol (PDF)
Implementing a Family-Centered Approach: For Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders and Involved with Child Welfare Services Module 1: Overview of a Family-Centered Approach and Its Effectiveness (PDF) Module 2: On the Ground – Family-Centered Practice (PDF) Module 3: Collaboration to Support Family-Centered Practices at the County and State Level (PDF)

Drug Testing for Parents Involved in Child Welfare: Three Key Practice Points (PDF)
Family Treatment Court Best Practice Standards
Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Courtroom: A Benchcard for Judicial Professionals Serving Parents and Children Affected by Opioid Use Disorders (PDF)
Strategies to Support Parents with Methamphetamine Use Disorder and Their Families (PDF)
HRSA’s Home Visiting Program: Supporting Families Impacted by Opioid Use and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (PDF)
Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants(PDF)
How State Health Departments Can Use the Spectrum of Prevention to Address Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (PDF)
Use of Peers and Recovery Specialists in Child Welfare Settings (PDF)
How States Serve Infants and their Families Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure Identification and Notification (PDF) Plans of Safe Care Data and Monitoring (PDF) Lessons from Implementation of Plans of Safe Care (PDF)

Prevention Guide for Child Abuse and Neglect (PDF)
Supporting Families Affected by Opioids

How Can I Help My Friend?
Just Think Twice
JTNN Substance Abuse Intervention Online Program
Lifesaving Naloxone
Marijuana Facts for Teens
Polysubstance Use Facts
Real Teens Ask: How Can I Help My Friend?
The Facts about Fentanyl
Tips for Teens – Underage Drinking (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Hallucinogens (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Cocaine (PDF)
Tips for Teens – E-Cigarettes (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Heroin (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Inhalants (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Marijuana (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Methamphetamine (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Opioids (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Steroids (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Stimulants (PDF)
Tips for Teens – Tobacco Use (PDF)
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Addressing Alcohol Use Practice Manual (PDF)
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Use Treatment (PDF)
Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants(PDF)
CASAT OnDemand
Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
Competencies for Supervision in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)
Comprehensive Case Management for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)
Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)
Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health (PDF)
Group Therapy in Substance Use Treatment (PDF)
Integrating Vocational Services into Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)
Managing Chronic Pain in Adults with or in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (PDF)
Opioid Safety Toolkit: Emerging Treatment Options for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) (PDF)
Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings (PDF)
Prescribing Pharmacotherapies for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (PDF)
Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Prevention Among Youth and Young Adults (PDF)
Providers Clinical Support System
Scope of Pain – Curriculum on how to safely prescribe opioids and manage chronic pain
Screening and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents (PDF)
Screening and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Family Therapy (PDF)
Talking with Your Adult Patients About Alcohol, Drug, and/or Mental Health Problems (PDF)
Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
The Importance of Family Therapy in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)
The Substance Use Disorder Counseling Competency Framework: An Overview (PDF)
Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults (PDF)
Treating Substance Use Disorders Among People with HIV (PDF)
Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults (PDF)
Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders (PDF)
Using Motivational Interviewing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (PDF)

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Creating Safe Scenes Training Course
Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide (PDF)
First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal
Gang Resistance Education and Training
Get SMART About Drugs
Identifying Substance Misuse in the Responder Community (PDF)
Just Think Twice DEA website to provide teens and young adults with information about drugs and consequences of drug use. Law Enforcement can use as a go-to resource for teaching teens and young adults about drug use and addiction.
National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App
Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Handbook on Youth Participation in Drug Prevention Work (PDF)
CADCA Youth Leadership Initiative
Youth In Action Project
Youth Trainings