Based on the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this brief provides data on the prevalence and patterns of use of over-the-counter (nonprescription) cough and cold medicines to get high among people ages 12 to 25.
The resource highlights experiences in infusing cultural and linguistic competence into the policies, structures, and practices of selected state programs.
This brief defines program replication and describes the critical role of “core components” in program replication. In addition, it outlines seven activities that program developers and researchers can conduct to enhance the replicability of effective program models and facilitate their adoption by other organizations and programs.
This brochure provides parents answers to commonly asked questions about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). It explains parents’ rights to their child’s educational records as well as which disclosures schools are allowed to make.
This brief reveals a significant level of absenteeism in the early school years, especially among low-income children, and confirms its detrimental effects on school success by examining children f
This brief on adolescent mental health aims to inform health professionals, policymakers, educators, administrators, and school-based health centers concerned with the health and well-being of adol
This is an electronic guide to recent resources that analyze data, describe public-awareness campaigns and other health-promotion programs, and report on research aimed at identifying promising str
This policy statement, developed by the Berkeley Unified School District in California,outlines a comprehensive system for addressing barriers to learning and teaching.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
