The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), https://www.drugabuse.gov/, offers up to date research findings and information about drug research in progress. There are also easy to understand facts for teens, parents, and educators, along with patients, families and medical care providers. NIDA also has links to other proven legitimate resources.

SAMHSA

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/parent-resources/why-you-should-talk-your-child

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

The Drug Enforcement Agency offers up to date fact pages, https://www.dea.gov/index.shtml, about prevalent and lesser-known drugs that they are fighting against. To get the facts visit the DEA fact sheets.

Intervention & Prevention for Teens and Parents

Click here for a list of local resources for teens and their parents