Prevention Resources

General Resources

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (A.C.E. Study)
• Take Charge Ohio - Pain Medication Safety

Resources for Parents

Do you know how to talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol? Would you know the signs of a mental health disorder in your child?

• Signs/Symptoms of Mental Illness - What common signs to look for in children who may have mental illness
• Tips for Teens about Opioids - Fact sheet about opioids
• Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse - Could your kids be at risk for substance abuse?
• Prevention Action Alliance - Prevention principles to guide families

Resources for Youth

• Facts about E-Cigarettes and Vaping for Teens
• Truth about E-Cigarettes
• MyLife My Quit - The truth about vaping nicotine and other tobacco products
• Some Things to Think About: Marijuana
• Tips for Teens about Opioids
• Worried about a friend's mental health? Here's how to get the conversation started.

Resources for Professionals

• Ohio Chemical Dependency Licensing Board - Prevention Professional Licensing Requirements
• Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMHAS)
• ADAPAO
• National Registry of Evidence-based Programs & Practices
• Health Policy Institute of Ohio
• Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (A.C.E. Study)
• Office of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention - Evidence-based programs