Alcohol & Substance Use

• MA Rehab Centers and Support: More resources related to helping young people avoid substance misuse.
• SMART Recovery:  A leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. The website provides resources for teens and youth support programs, meeting locations, and an online community.
• Learn to Cope – A network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs
• Alateen – A fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking that provides support through group meetings, resources, etc.
• Partnership to End Addiction– The nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

Articles:

• Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child about Alcohol.
  A guide to parents/guardians on how to approach the topic of alcohol with your teen and why it’s important.
• Mental Health Disorders and Teen Substance Use
  Why it’s especially tempting- and risky- for kids with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Nora’s Blog
  Information from Dr. Nora Volkow, director of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), highlighting important work being done at NIDA and other news related to drug use and addiction.
• A Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl
  Addressing the significant risk for today’s generation because of fentanyl.
• CDC Cannabis and Public Health
  CDC Articles on Cannabis topics including state laws, health effects, FAQs, and statistics.
• Teens and Prescription Drugs
  Dangers of teen misuse of prescription and synthetic drugs, how to talk to your child about drug use, and more.