This fact sheet presents data from the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) to show the relationship between alcohol and other drug use and academic achievement.
This guide describes the normal physical, cognitive, emotional, social, sexual, identity formation, and spiritual changes that happen during adolescence and how adults can promote healthy developme
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
Element 2 focuses on ATOD prevention activities, with a specific focus on decreasing the percentage of students who use alcohol and other drugs. This brief explains the effect successfully implementing element 2 can have on schools and provides key information and resources for SS/HS project directors.
This bulletin presents results from the Pathways to Desistance study, which interviewed juvenile offenders after their conviction to determine what leads them to persist in or desist from serious o
This In Brief Web edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edit
This session focuses on a description of best practices for ATOD prevention and early intervention from a 2005 site, Bradley County, TN which has sustained most of their best practices and a 2008 s
Sue Vargo (TAS) facilitates this discussion about the successes and challenges of implementing and sustaining the Incredible Years program. Topics include:
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.
