NIDA utilizes scientific research to understand how drugs affect the brain and behavior, and works to ensure the rapid and effective transfer of scientific data to policy makers, drug abuse practit
This Web site provides parents with information about substances, advice about talking to their children about drugs, and the latest news and research about teen drug use.
Drawing on data gathered by SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this report examines the occurrence of serious mental illness and substance use among mothers and their children
This clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the need for pediatricians to assume a more prominent role in assisting their patients and families with the prevention, dete
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) asks persons aged 12 or older to report on their age at first use of alcohol, their use of alcohol during the past year and in the past month, as
National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the Juvenile Justice System
This news article reports on a multi-agency collaboration, the National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the
Proposition 36 was a policy initiative adopted by California to divert individuals convicted of drug possession offences to mental health treatment instead of prison.
This resource includes a list of facts sheets, resource sheets, and other publications which discuss a variety of issues facing girls including Girls and Violence, Girls and Sexual Activity, Girls
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.
