Related Links
Addiction
- Dealing with Addiction - TeensHealth, Nemours
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- How an Addicted Brain Works - Yale Medicine
- Partnership to End Addiction
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treament (3rd edition) - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Treatment e-book: How to Find the Right Help for Your Child with an Alcohol or Drug Problem - The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Alcohol
- Alcohol and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute
- Alcohol and Diabetes - American Diabetes Association
- Alcohol Poisoning - Mayo Clinic
- Alcohol Withdrawal - MedlinePlus.gov
- Alcohol-Related Liver Disease - American Liver Foundation
- Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY)
- Cirrhosis - National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- College Drinking: Changing the Culture - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - NIAAA
- Connecticut Statewide Healthy Campus Initiative
- Drink Less Be Your Best - CDC
- Medicines to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder - AHRQ
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Rethinking Drinking - NIAAA
- Stop Underage Drinking - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- The Healthcare Professional's Core Resource on Alcohol
- Trastorno por Consumo de Alcohol - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Poisoning - CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov
- VetChange - A free online program for Veterans concerned about their drinking
Alcohol and Pregnancy
- Alcohol and Pregnancy - Centers for Disease Control
- Alcohol During Pregnancy - March of Dimes
- CT KID Strategic Plan
- FASD United
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Centers for Disease Control
- Reducing Polysubstance Use in Pregnancy - CDC Grand Rounds
- The Dangers of Smoking, Drinking, and Taking Drugs: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
- The Journey Recovery Project - Resources
Amphetamines
- Amphetamines - CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research) University of Maryland
- Amphetamines - TeensHealth from Nemours
- Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Anabolic Steroids / Performance Enhancing Drugs
- Anabolic Steroids And Young Adults - Hormone Foundation (also available in Spanish)
- Are Steroids Worth the Risk? - TeensHealth Nemours Foundation
- Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Your Teen Athlete - Mayo Clinic
- Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic
- Sports Supplements – TeensHealth/Nemours
- Steroid Precursors And Adolescent Health - Hormone Foundation (also available in Spanish)
- Steroids: Not Fair Play - Healthychildren.org
Anger
- Anger - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- Anger Management For Substance Abuse And Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavior Therapy Manual - SAMHSA
- Anger Management For Substance Abuse And Mental Health Clients: Participant Workbook - SAMHSA
- Cómo Controlar el Enojo, Antes de que lo Controle a Usted - APA Help Center / Centro de Apoyo de la APA
- Controlling Anger -- Before It Controls You - American Psychological Association
- Dealing with Anger - TeensHealth from Nemours
- Gestón de la Ira: Un Manual de Terapia Conductual Cognitiva - SAMHSA
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder - Mayo Clinic
Anxiety Disorders
- Ansiedad - MedlinePlus
- Answers to Your Questions about Panic Disorder - American Psychological Association
- Anxiety - MedlinePlus
- Anxiety and Depression in Children: Get the Facts - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Anxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- Mental Health Is Health
- Social Clubs in Connecticut
Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder - MedlinePlus
- Connecticut Hearing Voices Network
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Mental Health Is Health
- National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Connecticut
- Social Clubs in Connecticut
- Trastorno Bipolar - MedlinePlus
Body Piercing / Tattoos
- About Body Art and Piercing
- Body Piercing (For Teens)
- Body Piercing - American Medical Association
- Piercing and Tattoos - MedlinePlus
Brain
- Brain Basics - National Institute of Mental Health
- Brain Development: Frequently Asked Questions - Zero To Three
- BrainFacts.org
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
- Inside the Teenage Brain - PBS Frontline
- Neuroscience for Kids - Brain Development
- The Brain and Addiction - NIDA for Teens
- The Brain From Top To Bottom - Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- The Human Brain Explained - National Geographic
- Traumatic Brain Injury - MedlinePlus
- U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
- Your Brain & Nervous System - KidsHealth / Nemours Foundation
Bullying
- An Act Concerning Bullying Policies In Schools And Notices Sent To Parents Or Legal Guardians (2006) - Connecticut General Assembly
- An Act Concerning The Strengthening Of School Bullying Laws (2011) - Connecticut General Assembly
- Bullying - MedlinePlus
- Connect for Respect - Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- Connecticut Commission on Women, Children and Seniors -School Climate
- Cyberbullying - KidsHealth
- Electronic Aggression - CDC
- Intimidación - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- It Gets Better Project
- Sexting and Teens - Connecticut State Police TIPS
- Special Needs Toolkit - Bully Free World
- StopBullying.gov
- Teens Against Bullying
Caffeine
- Cafeína - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Caffeine - Neuroscience for Kids - University of Washington
- Caffeine - TeensHealth, Nemours Foundation
- Caffeine and Your Child - KidsHealth, Nemours Foundation
- Energy Drinks - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype? - TeensHealth, Nemours Foundation
CBD (Cannabidiol)
- Cannabidiol (CBD) - MedlinePlus
- Cannabidiol (CBD) – Potential Harms, Side Effects, and Unknowns - SAMHSA Advisory
- Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
- CBD for Arthritis Pain: What You Should Know
- FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)
Change the Script
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale - NIDA
- DMHAS Opioid Overdose Prevention/Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative
- DrugFreeCT
- GENERAL_BROCHURE_ELDERLY_FEMALE
- GENERAL_BROCHURE_ELDERLY_FEMALE_SPANISH
- GENERAL_BROCHURE_FEMALE
- GENERAL_BROCHURE_FEMALE_SPANISH
- GENERAL_BROCHURE_MALE
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- GENERAL_FLYER_NO_PHOTO
- GENERAL_FLYER_NO_PHOTO_SPANISH
- GENERAL_NOTEPAD
- GENERAL_NOTEPAD_SPANISH
- Mind Your Meds!" is a powerful message about prescription drug misuse that includes a message from LT. Governor Nancy Wyman
- Naloxone Pharmacies - CT Department of Consumer Protection
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - SAMHSA
- PREVENTION_FLYER_DISPOSE
- PREVENTION_FLYER_DISPOSE_SPANISH
- PREVENTION_FLYER_FEMALE
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Child Abuse Prevention
- AAP Parenting Corner: Abusive Head Trauma, Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) - KidsHealth, Nemours Foundation
- Child Abuse (For Youth Ages 12 and Older) - OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
- Child Abuse - MedlinePlus
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Male Survivor
- Maltrato al Menor - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- Shaken Baby Syndrome - Cleveland Clinic
- Stewards of Children - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training from Darkness to Light
- Stop It Now! The Campaign to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- What Adults Need To Know About Child Abuse - OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
Children of Alcoholics / Substance Abusers
- Coping with an Alcoholic Parent - TeensHealth, Nemours Foundation
- Family Disruptions - Healthychildren.org
- Just 4 Kids - National Association for Children of Alcoholics
- National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
- National Association for Children of Alcoholics
- Parental Substance Use: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Children of Incarcerated Parents
- Children of Incarcerated Parents - Youth.gov
- Children of Incarcerated Parents Library - Rutgers
- Children of Incarcerated Parents Library - Spanish Edition
- HOME RESOURCES A Shared Sentence The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities - Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration - Sesame Workshop
- Supporting Children and Families of Prisoners - Child Welfare Information Gateway
- The National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated - Rutgers University
Club Drugs
- AMT - Center for Substance Abuse Research
- Club Drugs - MedlinePlus
- Club Drugs - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women's Health
- DMT - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Drogas de club - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Drug Guide - The Partnership at Drugfree.org
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFacts: MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) - NIDA
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Foxy Methoxy - Center for Substance Abuse Research
- In the Spotlight: Club Drugs - National Criminal Justice Reference Service
- N,N-DIMETHYLTRYPTAMINE (DMT)
Co-Dependency
- Co-Dependency - Mental Health America
- Five Things to Know About Coping With Unhealthy Family Behaviors - HBO Addiction
Co-Occurring Disorders
- Co-Occurring Disorders - SAMHSA
- Co-Occurring Disorders Initiative - CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Connecticut Hearing Voices Network
- Diagnóstico Doble - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Dual Diagnosis - MedlinePlus.gov
- SAMHSA GAINS Center
- TIP 42: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders - National Library of Medicine
Cocaine/Crack
- Cocaine - MedlinePlus
- Cocaine - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- La Cocaína - NIDA InfoFacts (Spanish)
- Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Connecticut Restraint and Seclusion Prevention Initiative
- Building Bridges Initiative
- Comfort Rooms: A Preventative Tool Used to Reduce the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Facilities that Serve Individuals with Mental Illness – New York State Office of Mental Health
- CT Restraint & Seclusion Statute - Chapter 814e, 46a-150-154
- Effectiveness of Six Core Strategies Based on Trauma Informed Care in Reducing Seclusions and Restraints at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
- Improper Restraint or Seclusion Use Places People at Risk – United States General Accounting Office
- Preventing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion with Young Children: The Role of Effective, Positive Practices – Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children
- Relationship Between Seclusion and Restraint Reduction and Assaults in Pennsylvania's Forensic Service Centers: 2001-2010
- Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document – U.S. Department of Education
- Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers – United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- The Business Case for Preventing and Reducing Restraint and Seclusion Use – SAMHSA
- The New York State Office of Mental Health Positive Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion (PARS) Project
Connecticut Restraint and Seclusion Prevention Initiative-2018 Conference Resources
- 2018 Conference Agenda
- ALSUP: Assessment of Lagging Skills & Unsolved Problems
- Collaborative & Protective Solutions, This is how Problems Get Solved: Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving
- Creating a Culture of Hope and Healing
COVID-19 Resources for Behavioral Health
- 7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety - The Conversation
- Considerations for Crisis Centers and Clinicians in Managing the Treatment of Alcohol or Benzodiazepine Withdrawal during the COVID-19 Epidemic:
- Coping with COVID: Online Mental Health Resources - The Hub CT
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - SAMHSA
- Coronavirus and Homelessness Resource Guide - CT Coalition To End Homelessness
- Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- COVID-19 and Opioid Treatment Programs - SAMHSA
- COVID-19 Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs - SAMHSA
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance - SAMHSA
- COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders - NIDA
- Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- En Español: Cómo Lidiar con el Estrés Durante un Brote de una Enfermedad Contagiosa - SAMHSA
- En Español: Consejos Sobre Cómo Hablar Con Los Niños - SAMHSA
- En Español: Orientación Para Las Personas Que Utilice Sustancias En COVID-19 - Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition
- Guidance for People Who Use Substances on COVID-19 - Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition
- Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources - Mental Health America
- NAMI HelpLine Coronavirus Information and Resources Guide
- SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- Stay Connected with Others - DMHAS
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource - NASP
- Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - SAMHSA
- TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs - SAMHSA
- Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - SAMHSA
Cultural Competence
- ALGBTIC Competencies for Counseling LGBQIQA
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Black & African American Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Building Bridges: A Peace Corps Classroom Guide to Cross-Cultural Understanding
- Center for Linguistic and Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of Multicultural Healthcare Equality (OMHE)
- Culture, Language and Health Literacy - Health Resources And Services Administration
- Diversity Rx
- Diversity Series Videos (Religions and Cultures) - Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Latino/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Military Cultural Competence - Center for Deployment Psychology (Online Course)
- Military Culture - Center for Deployment Psychology
- Minority Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NAAPIMHA: National Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
- National Center for Cultural Competence
- National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health
- New York State Office of Mental Health Bureau of Cultural Competence
- Office of Minority Health
- Overview of Military Culture - APA
- Project Implicit
- TIP 59: Improving Cultural Competence - SAMHSA
- Tools And Processes For Self-Assessment - National Center For Cultural Competence
Dating Violence
- Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Curriculum: Take a Stand FOR Healthy Teen Relationships
- Give Respect - Family Violence Prevention Fund
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
- Teen Dating Violence - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Teen Dating Violence Prevention Recommendations - American Bar Association
Depression
- Beyond Sadness (available in multiple languages) - The University of Michigan Depression Center
- Chronic Illness & Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health
- Cómo Ayuda la Psicoterapia a las Personas a Recuperarse de la Depresión - APA Help Center / Centro de Apoyo de la APA (Spanish)
- Depresión - National Institute of Mental Health (Spanish)
- Depression - MedlinePlus
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Depression in Children and Teens - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Depression: More Than Just a Bad Hair Day - iEmily.com, health and wellness site for girls
- Feeling Sad - Health Information Translations (English & Vietnamese)
- Men And Depression - National Institute of Mental Health
- Mental Health Is Health
- Postpartum Depression - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Social Clubs in Connecticut
- Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) KIT - SAMHSA
Developmental Assets
- Positive Youth Development - Youth.gov
- Resilience for Teens - APA Help Center
- Resilience Guide For Parents & Teachers - APA Help Center
- Search Institute's Developmental Assets Tools
Dextromethorphan / DXM
- Abuso de los medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado (para padres) - KidsHealth, Nemours (Spanish)
- Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse (for parents) - KidsHealth, Nemours
- Dextromethorphan overdose - MedlinePlus.gov
- DrugFacts: Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse - NIDA
Disaster and Trauma
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Childhood Violent Trauma Center (Yale)
- Disaster Recovery Guide - American Red Cross
- Disaster Technical Assistance Center - National Mental Health Information Center
- Emergency Preparedness and Response - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Emotions and Self-Awareness - PBS Kids for Parents
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - American Psychological Association
- Publications about Coping with Traumatic Events - National Institute of Mental Health
- Ready.gov - United States Department of Homeland Security
- Resilience Resources for Emergency Response - OSHA
- Terrorism - American Red Cross
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Divorce
- 10 Tips for Surviving a Divorce - NASW Help Starts Here
- A Kid's Guide To Divorce - KidsHealth, Nemours
- Becoming a Stepfamily - Healthychildren.org
- Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents - Helpguide.org
- Dealing with Divorce - TeensHealth, Nemours
- Divorcio - MedlinePlus
- Helping Children Cope with Divorce - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- How Do I Know I Am Ready for a Divorce? - NASW Help Starts Here
- Marital Distress - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- Tips for Divorcing Parents - KidsHealth, Nemours
Domestic Violence
- Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Reproductive and Sexual Coercion: A Guide for Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Reproductive Health Care Settings
- Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence - MedlinePlus
- Domestic Violence - OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
- Domestic Violence Information In Asian Languages (SPIRAL, South Cove Community Health Center And Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library)
- Intimate Partner Violence - The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Relationships, Safety and Violence - Womenshealth.gov
- TIP 25: Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence - National Library of Medicine
- Violencia doméstica - MedlinePlus
Drug Testing
- Examen Toxicológico - MedlinePlus
- Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Testing in Schools - NIDA
- Home Drug Testing: Information for Parents - American Academy of Pediatrics
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing
- Should You Drug Test Your Child? - Partnership to End Addiction
- Toxicology - MedlinePlus
- Urine Drug Screen - MedlinePlus
Drugs
- Abuso de Substancias Adictivas - MedlinePlus
- Drug Fact Sheets - United States Drug Enforcement Administration
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Drugs of Abuse - A DEA Resource Guide
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Information on Common Drugs of Abuse - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Kratom - NIDA
- U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
Drunk / Drugged Driving (DWI/DUI)
- Conducir Bajo la Influencia de las Drogas - NIDA (Spanish)
- Drug-Impaired Driving - NHTSA
- Drug-Impaired Driving Laws - CT Office of Legislative Research
- Drunk Driving - National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration
- How Alcohol Affects Your BAC - Connecticut Department of Transportation
- Impaired Driving - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Impaired Driving - MedlinePlus
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- OVC Help Series for Crime Victims - Impaired Driving
- Suspension Issues - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
- What You Need To Know About Marijuana Use and Driving - CDC
Eating Disorders
- ARFID: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - NEDA
- Binge Eating Disorder - NEDA
- Body Image - Women'sHealth.gov
- Compulsive Exercise - NEDA
- Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
- Eating Disorders - MedlinePlus
- Eating Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health
- Eating Disorders in LGBTQ+ Populations - NEDA
- Eating Disorders in Men and Boys
- F.E.A.S.T.: Support and Resources for Families Affected by Eating Disorders
- How to Help a Loved One - NEDA
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Orthorexia - NEDA
- People of Color and Eating Disorders - NEDA
- Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria - TeensHealth, Nemours (Spanish)
- Trastornos en la Alimentación - APA Help Center / Centro de Apoyo de la APA (Spanish)
- What People With Anorexia Nervosa Need To Know About Osteoporosis - NIAMS
Ecstasy
- Club Drugs - MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine
- Club Drugs - National Institute of Drug Abuse
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFacts: MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) - NIDA
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
Evidence-Based Practices
- CrimeSolutions.gov
- Evidence-Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment - from NIDA's Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide
- Evidence-Based Practices Web Guide - SAMHSA
- Finding Evidence-based Programs and Practices - SAMHSA
- Practicing Effective Prevention - SAMHSA CAPT
- Psychotherapies - National Institute of Mental Health
- SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
- Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships- United States Department of Health & Human Services
- Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) - US Department of Labor
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Faith-Based Initiative Activities
Fatherhood Initiative
- Becoming a Father - KidsHealth.org for Parents
- Fatherhood and Healthy Behaviors for Families- APA Help Center
- Fatherhood Initiative of Connecticut
- Fatherhood Resources - Child Welfare Information Gateway
- The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children - Child Welfare Information Gateway
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
- Alcohol During Pregnancy - March of Dimes
- CAPTA/Plan of Safe Care
- CAPTA/Plan of Safe Care - Template
- Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD)
- CT KID Strategic Plan
- FASD United
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Centers for Disease Control
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine
- Fumar, alcohol y las drogas - March of Dimes (Spanish)
- Medical Consequences of Drug Use: Prenatal Effects (NIDA)
- MotherToBaby - Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
- Tabaco, el Alcohol, las Drogas y el Embarazo - ACOG (Spanish)
- The Dangers of Smoking, Drinking, and Taking Drugs: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
- The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Toolkit - American Academy of Pediatrics
- The Journey Recovery Project - Resources
- TIP 58: Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - SAMHSA
- Trastornos del Espectro Alcohólico Fetal - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
Gangs
- National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations
- National Gang Center - OJJDP
- OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model
- Recognizing and Preventing Gang Involvement - A Parent's Quick Reference Card - OJJDP
GHB
- Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women's Health
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) - Familydoctor.org
- GHB - United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Grief / Loss
- Bereavement - MedlinePlus
- Cómo Sobrellevar la Muerte de un Compañero de Trabajo - APA Help Center / Centro de Apoyo de la APA (Spanish)
- Coping with the Death of a Coworker - APA Help Center
- Dealing with Death: Pet Loss - It's My Life, PBS Kids
- Grief and Children - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- La Muerte y el Duelo - TeensHealth, Nemours (Spanish)
- Pregnancy Loss - Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hallucinogens
- DMT - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Ketamine
- Lsd
- N,N-DIMETHYLTRYPTAMINE (DMT)
- PCP (Phencyclidine)
- Peyote And Mescaline
- Salvia Divinorum
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Hallucinogens - SAMHSA
Harm Reduction
- CT Harm Reduction Resources
- CT Syringe Exchange Program
- Drink Less Be Your Best - CDC
- Fentanyl Test Strips: A Harm Reduction Strategy
- Fentanyl Use and Overdose Prevention Tips
- Naloxone - CDC
- National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance Center
- Safer Drug Use
- Xylazine in the Drug Supply - National Harm Reduction Coalition
- Xylazine: National Harm Reduction Coalition
Health and Wellness
- AccessHealthCT
- BAM Body and Mind - CDC
- Children's Safety Network
- ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Community Health Rankings
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Family Doctor - American Academy of Family Physicians
- GirlsHealth.gov: Health Information for Girls
- Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective
- HealthCare.gov
- Healthfinder.gov - Department of Health and Human Services
- Healthnet - Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network
- Healthy People - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Kids Health - Nemours Foundation
- Medication Safety - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- MedlinePlus - Information from the National Library of Medicine
- National Center for Health Statistics - CDC
- National Institutes of Health - Health Information
- National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health
- President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
- SPIRAL: Selected Patient Information Resources In Asian Languages
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
- We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition - National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C - American Liver Foundation
- Hepatitis C - MedlinePlus.gov
- Hepatitis C and Injection Drug Use - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C Online (Course and more) - University of Washington
- Hepatitis C y Uso de Drogas Inyectables (Spanish) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV and Hepatitis C Coinfection - VA
- Patient Education Materials - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Viral Hepatitis Patient Education Brochures - U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
- Viral Hepatitis Training Resources - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heroin
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
- Back from the Brink: The Need for Narcan - DMHAS (links to video)
- Buprenorphine - MedlinePlus
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale - NIDA
- DMHAS Opioid Overdose Prevention/Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFreeCT
- Fentanyl - NIDA
- Health Advisory: Fentanyl-laced Heroin - DPH
- Heroin - MedlinePlus
- Heroin - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Heroína - MedlinePlus (Spanish)
- Medication Assisted Treatment - DMHAS
- Medication-Assisted Treatment: An e-book for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
- Methadone - MedlinePlus
- Methadone - SAMHSA
- Naloxone - SAMHSA
- Naloxone Injection – MedlinePlus
- Naloxone Pharmacies - CT Department of Consumer Protection
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- Opiate Withdrawal - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Intoxication - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - SAMHSA
- Opioid Prescribing Resources - NIDA
- Overdose Risk in Young Children of Women Prescribed Opioids
- TIP 40: Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - National Library of Medicine
- TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
HIV/AIDS
- AIDS Connecticut
- AIDS Info - A Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- AIDS/HIV Information In Asian Languages - SPIRAL, South Cove Community Health Center And Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS at Yale University
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Drug Abuse and HIV: Learn the Link - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective
- HIV and Hepatitis C Coinfection - VA
- HIV/AIDS Services in Connecticut - CT Department of Public Health
- HIV/AIDS: MedlinePlus
- Información básica sobre el VIH - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Spanish)
- National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) - CDC
- Project Inform - Information, Inspiration and Advocacy for People Living with HIV/AIDS
- Sexual Health - MedlinePlus.gov
- The Body - An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
- The Guardian Health Association, Inc.
- TIP 37: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with HIV/AIDS
- U. S. National AIDS Hotlines and Resources
- UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
- Using New Media - AIDS.gov
- Women, Children and HIV - Resources for Prevention and Treatment
Hoarding
- Connecticut State Agencies Response Hoarding
- Everything You Need to Know about Hoarding Disorder - Maclean Hospital
- Hoarding and Fire Safety - National Fire Protection Association
- Hoarding Disorder - Mayo Clinic
- Hoarding Fact Sheet - International OCD Foundation
- International OCD Foundation
- Treating People with Hoarding Disorder - APA
Informacíon para Vendedores de Tabaco
- Cómo Puedo Dejar de Fumar? (American Heart Association)
- Fumar (MedlinePlus)
- Los Hispanos y el Tabaco (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Inhalants
- Drug Facts: Inhalants - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Inhalant Abuse - Alliance for Consumer Education
- Inhalants - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Inhalants - United States Drug Enforcement Administration
- National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
Integrated Health Care
- Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care - AHRQ
- AccessHealthCT
- Behavioral Health Homes - CT DMHAS
- HealthCare.gov
- SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions
Internet Safety
- Internet Use in Children - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- OnGuardOnline.gov
- Parent Guide to Internet Safety - Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Parents - Internet Safety Concepts
- SafeKids.com
- Seguridad en la Internet (para Padres) - KidsHealth.org (Spanish)
- Sexting and Teens - Connecticut State Police TIPS
- Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens - FTC
- Talking to Kids and Teens about Social Media and Sexting - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Tips To Prevent Sexting - Connect Safely
Ketamine
- Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women's Health
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Ketamine - CESAR
- Ketamine - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Kratom
- FDA and Kratom
- Kratom - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- Kratom - NIDA
- Kratom and Pregnancy: Not a Safe Mix - Mayo Clinic
- Kratom: Fear-worthy foliage or beneficial botanical? - Harvard Health Blog
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Due to Maternal Kratom Use - American Academy of Pediatrics
- She Drank Kratom Tea. Then Her Newborn Went Into Withdrawal
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (LGBTQ) Individuals
- A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth - Trevor Project
- ALGBTIC Competencies for Counseling LGBQIQA
- Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
- Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations (YMSM+LGBT CoE)
- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
- Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health - MedlinePlus
- Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective
- Helping Families Support Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Children - The National Center for Cultural Competence
- Homosexualidad: la realidad para los adolescentes - Familydoctor.org (Spanish)
- Human Rights Campaign
- It Gets Better Project
- Lambda Legal
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) resources - SAMHSA
- Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth - SAMHSA
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- Q Plus: a safe and supportive home for the local LGBTQ+ community to feel empowered and uplifted
- Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault - Office for Victims of Crime
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity - American Psychological Association
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
- The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
- The Trevor Project
- Tips for Professionals Who Work with GLBTQ Youth - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
LSD
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Hallucinogens - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- LSD - CESAR
Marijuana
- Cannabis - World Health Organization
- La Marihuana: Lo Que Los Padres Deben Saber (Spanish) - NIDA
- Marihuana (Spanish) - MedlinePlus
- Marijuana - NIDA InfoFacts - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth - SAMHSA
- SAM: Smart Approaches to Marijuana
- Signs of Marijuana Abuse and Addiction - NIDA
- U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
- What You Need to Know About Drugs: Marijuana - KidsHealth, Nemours
MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
- A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders
- Advisory: Sublingual and Transmucosal Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: Review and Update
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner Locator
- Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
- Clinical Use of Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: A Brief Guide
- Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders
- DMHAS MAT Website
- Final Report: Opioid Use, Misuse, and Overdose in Women
- Implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care: Environmental Scan Volume 1
- Implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care: Environmental Scan Volume 2
- Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders - SAMHSA
- Methadone - SAMHSA
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments
- SAMHSA MAT Website
- The Facts about Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction - SAMHSA (Russian)
- White Paper: Opioid Use, Misuse, and Overdose in Women
Media Literacy
- About Face
- Center for Media Literacy
- Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University (CAMY)
- Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8-18 Year-olds
- Just Think
- Media Awareness Network
- Media Literacy Project
- National Association for Media Literacy Education
- Not a Cough in a Carload: Images from the Tobacco Industry Campaign to Hide the Hazards of Smoking -- Stanford School of Medicine, Lane Library
- Project Look Sharp - Media Literacy at Ithaca College
- What is Media Literacy, and Why is it Important
Mental Health
- Anxiety and Depression in Children: Get the Facts - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Black & African American Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Connecticut Hearing Voices Network
- Feeling Sad - Health Information Translations (English & Vietnamese)
- Help Starts Here - National Association of Social Workers
- Kids Mental Health Info.com - The Connecticut Center for Effective Practice
- Latino/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Communities and Mental Health - Mental Health America
- Man Therapy
- Mental Health America
- Mental Health Information In Asian Languages (SPIRAL, South Cove Community Health Center And Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library)
- Mental Health Is Health
- Mental Health Topics - American Psychological Association
- NAAPIMHA: National Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
- National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness
- Salud Mental - MedlinePlus
- Salud Mental: Cómo Mantener Su Salud Emocional - Familydoctor.org
- Social Clubs in Connecticut
- ULifeline: Your Online Resource for College Mental Health
Methadone
- Medication Assisted Treatment - DMHAS
- Medication Assisted Treatment - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Methadone - MedlinePlus
- Methadone - SAMHSA
- Methadone Maintenance Treatment - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
- Tratamiento de Mantenimiento con Metadona - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Methamphetamine
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Just Think Twice - DEA Demand Reduction - Street Smart Prevention
- La Metanfetamina - NIDA DrugFacts
- Methamphetamine - NIDA DrugFacts
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine - SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
- Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
- Yaba - Center for Substance Abuse Research
Military and Veteran Issues
- Behavioral Healthcare Certification for Veterans Care Providers - National Council for Behavioral Health
- Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Connecticut Military Support Program
- CT Purple Pages
- Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury
- Make The Connection – Shared Experiences and Support for Veterans – US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Military Cultural Competence - Center for Deployment Psychology (Online Course)
- Military Culture - Center for Deployment Psychology
- Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University
- Military Sexual Trauma - U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
- National Center for PTSD
- National Military Family Association
- National Resource Directory
- National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - MedlinePlus
- Provider Resilience Mobile App
- Publications and Resources on Veterans and Military Families
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- USA.gov - U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans
- Vet Center - United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- VetChange - A free online program for Veterans concerned about their drinking
- Veterans and Military Health - Medlineplus.gov
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Brochures, Fact Sheets, & Handouts - International OCD Foundation
- International OCD Foundation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (for Teens) - KidsHealth.org
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - MedlinePlus.gov
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder In Children And Adolescents - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over - NIMH
- PANDAS: Fact Sheet about Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections - NIMH
Older Adults
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center - National Institute on Aging
- Anxiety in Older Adults - Mental Health America
- Elder Care: More than "Parenting a Parent" - APA
- Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation - StopFraud.gov
- Exercise: How to Stay Active - NIH Senior Health
- Healthy Aging - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- HIV, AIDS, and Older People - National Institute on Aging
- How to Recognize Elder Abuse
- Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults- FDA
- Older Adults and Mental Health - NIMH
- Older Americans Behavioral Health Series - SAMHSA, AoA, and NCOA
- Online Course: Substance Use in Older Adults: Screening and Treatment Intervention Strategies
- Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Seniors' Health - MedlinePlus
- Ted Talks on Aging
- TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults - SAMHSA
- Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) KIT - SAMHSA
Opiates / Opioids
- A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention - TTASC
- A Son’s Addiction vs. A Daughter’s Addiction: Gender Differences In Drug Use and Recovery
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale - NIDA
- DMHAS Opioid Overdose Prevention/Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative
- Drug Free Kids - Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFreeCT
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Ending the Opioid Crisis: A Practical Guide for State Policy Makers
- Fentanyl - NIDA
- Getting the Right Help for Opioid Dependence or Withdrawl
- Health Advisory: Fentanyl-laced Heroin - DPH
- Helpful Materials on Opioids for Patients Experiencing Chronic Pain - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Medical Consequences of Drug Use: Prenatal Effects (NIDA)
- Medication Assisted Treatment - DMHAS
- Medication-Assisted Treatment: An e-book for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
- Methadone - SAMHSA
- Mind Your Meds!" is a powerful message about prescription drug misuse that includes a message from LT. Governor Nancy Wyman
- Naloxone - SAMHSA
- Naloxone Injection – MedlinePlus
- Naloxone Pharmacies - CT Department of Consumer Protection
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- Opiate Withdrawal - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Intoxication - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - SAMHSA
- Opioid Prescribing Resources - NIDA
- Overdose Risk in Young Children of Women Prescribed Opioids
- Rx Pain Medications, Know The Options, Get The Facts
- Stand Against Stigma - Opioid Response Network
- The Medicine Abuse Project
- TIP 40: Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - National Library of Medicine
- TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
- Training Videos for Professionals Who Work with People with Opioid Use Disorder - University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
Opioids & Pregnancy
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - Women and Children's Specialty Programs
- FASD United
- Helpful Materials on Opioids for Patients Experiencing Chronic Pain - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- March of Dimes - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Medication Assisted Treatment and Pregnancy
- Methadone - SAMHSA
- Naloxone - SAMHSA
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- NIDA - Treating Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
- Prescription Opioid Use and Pregnancy
- Reducing Polysubstance Use in Pregnancy - CDC Grand Rounds
- The Journey Recovery Project - Resources
Opioids and Adolescent Girls
- A Son’s Addiction vs. A Daughter’s Addiction: Gender Differences In Drug Use and Recovery
- DMHAS: Womens and Children Services
- Girls and Substance Use: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- Office of Adolescent Health
- Office on Women"s Health
- Pin Point on Women's Health Prescription Drug Abuse in Women Podcast
- Prescription Painkiller Overdoses & Women
- Preventing Youth Opioid Abuse
Opioids and Women
- A Son’s Addiction vs. A Daughter’s Addiction: Gender Differences In Drug Use and Recovery
- American Society of Addiction Medicine: Opioid Addiction 2016 Facts and Figures
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
- CT KID Strategic Plan
- DMHAS: Womens and Children Services
- Facts About Women and Trauma
- Final Report: Opioid Use, Misuse, and Overdose in Women
- Getting the Right Help for Opioid Dependence or Withdrawl
- Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby Fact Sheets
- Medical Consequences of Drug Use: Prenatal Effects (NIDA)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Pocket Guide
- Naloxone - SAMHSA
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- Office on Women's Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
- Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy Taking helpful steps for a healthy pregnancy
- Overdose Risk in Young Children of Women Prescribed Opioids
- Sex and Gender Differences in Substance Use
- She Drank Kratom Tea. Then Her Newborn Went Into Withdrawal
- Substance Use in Women - NIDA
- Treating Opioid Use During Pregnancy
- Women and Addiction: A Trauma Informed Approach
- Youngest Victims of Opioid Epidemic Offer Clues In Fighting Addiction
Over-the-Counter Drugs
- BeMedWise - Promoting Wise Use of OTC Medications
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Medicamentos Sin Receta Médica - MedlinePlus
- National Council on Patient Information and Education
- Stop Medicine Abuse
- Stop Medicine Abuse for Parents
- The Medicine Abuse Project
OxyContin / Oxycodone
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale - NIDA
- DMHAS Opioid Overdose Prevention/Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFreeCT
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Medication Assisted Treatment - DMHAS
- Medication-Assisted Treatment: An e-book for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
- Naloxone Pharmacies - CT Department of Consumer Protection
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- Opioid Intoxication - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - SAMHSA
- Opioid Prescribing Resources - NIDA
- Oxycodone - DEA
- Oxycodone - MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Profile: Oxycodone - The Center for Substance Abuse Research
- The Medicine Abuse Project
- TIP 40: Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - National Library of Medicine
- TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
Parenting
- A “Perfect” Parent – Healthychildren.org
- A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention - TTASC
- Adventures in Parenting: How Responding, Preventing, Monitoring, Mentoring, and Modeling Can Help You Be A Successful Parent – National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
- Center for Teen Safe Driving - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
- Compendium of Parenting Interventions - Administration for Children and Families
- Consejos de Comunicación Para Padres - Centro de Apoyo de la APA / APA Help Center
- e-books - The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Facts for Families - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Family Meals - KidsHealth.org, Nemours
- Fatherhood and Healthy Behaviors for Families- APA Help Center
- Get Smart About Drugs - A DEA Resource For Parents
- Healthy Parenting Tipsheets – Helpstartshere.org (NASW)
- How to Shape & Manage Your Young Child’s Behavior
- Información para Padres - KidsHealth, Nemours
- Inhalant Abuse Training for Parents
- KidsHealth - The Nemours Foundation
- Parent Magic – Circle of Parents
- Parenting - Medline Plus - National Library of Medicine
- Parenting Your Adopted School-Age Child - Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Parenting Your Adopted Teenager - Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Si su Hija Adolescente Va a Tener un Bebé - KidsHealth, Nemours
- Talk: They Hear You - SAMHSA's Underage Drinking Campaign
- The Partnership for Drug Free Kids
- The Teen Brain - The Partnership for Drug-free Kids
- What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior – Familydoctor.org
Parents With Cognitive Limitations (PWCL)
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Connecticut Parents With Cognitive Limitations Workgroup (CPWCLW)
- Healthy Start (Australia)
- Parents with Disabilities Online
- Parents with Intellectual Disability - The ARC
- Shared Family Care
- Through The Looking Glass
- Training Curriculum For Community-Based Groups (Sponsored by the Social Work Program at the Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado)
- Working with Parents with Cognitive Disabilities: Programs –California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
PCP
- ¿Qué son los alucinógenos? NIDA
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Hallucinogens - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- PCP - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Hallucinogens - SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Personality Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder - NAMI
- Borderline Personality Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health
- Personality Disorders - MedlinePlus
- Types of Personality Disorders That Can Affect Relationships - NASW Help Starts Here
Positive Youth Development
- Connecticut for Community Youth Development
- Developmental Assets - Search Institute
- Positive Youth Development - Youth.gov
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Child Trauma - Kids Mental Health Info
- Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Dissociative Disorders - Mayo Clinic
- Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices - National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Medications for PTSD - APA
- Military Sexual Trauma - U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
- National Center for PTSD
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - MedlinePlus
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) - National Institute of Mental Health (Spanish)
Prenatal Substance Exposure
- Alcohol and Pregnancy - Centers for Disease Control
- Alcohol During Pregnancy - March of Dimes
- CAPTA/Plan of Safe Care
- CAPTA/Plan of Safe Care - Template
- Centers for Disease Control - Marijuana Use and Pregnancy
- Centers for Disease Control - Tobacco Use and Pregnancy
- Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
- CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - Women and Children's Specialty Programs
- CT KID Strategic Plan
- E-cigarettes and Pregnancy - USDA
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Centers for Disease Control
- Kratom and Pregnancy: Not a Safe Mix - Mayo Clinic
- March of Dimes - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Medication Assisted Treatment and Pregnancy
- Mother To Baby
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Due to Maternal Kratom Use - American Academy of Pediatrics
- NIDA - Drug Use and Prenatal Effects
- NIDA - Treating Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
- Prescription Opioid Use and Pregnancy
- Reducing Polysubstance Use in Pregnancy - CDC Grand Rounds
- She Drank Kratom Tea. Then Her Newborn Went Into Withdrawal
- The Dangers of Smoking, Drinking, and Taking Drugs: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
- The Journey Recovery Project - Resources
- U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
Prescription Drugs
- Abuso de Drogas de Receta Médica - MedlinePlus
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
- Back from the Brink: The Need for Narcan - DMHAS (links to video)
- Buprenorphine - SAMHSA
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale - NIDA
- DMHAS Opioid Overdose Prevention/Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFreeCT
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Fentanyl - NIDA
- Good Medicine, Bad Behavior
- Helpful Materials on Opioids for Patients Experiencing Chronic Pain - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Medication Assisted Treatment - DMHAS
- Medication-Assisted Treatment: An e-book for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
- Mind Your Meds!" is a powerful message about prescription drug misuse that includes a message from LT. Governor Nancy Wyman
- Misuse of Prescription Drugs - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Naloxone Pharmacies - CT Department of Consumer Protection
- Naltrexone - SAMHSA
- National Council on Patient Information and Education
- Opiate Withdrawal - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Intoxication - MedlinePlus
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - SAMHSA
- Opioid Prescribing Resources - NIDA
- Opioids and Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Program
- Oxycodone - MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Pain Pills/Opioids Frequently Asked Questions - CT Poison Control Center
- Prescription Drug Abuse - MedlinePlus
- Prescription Drug Abuse - TeensHealth (Nemours Foundation)
- Prescription Stimulants - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Roadwise Rx (AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety)
- Stop Medicine Abuse
- The Medicine Abuse Project
- TIP 40: Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - National Library of Medicine
- TIP 43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
- Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Prevention
- A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention - TTASC
- Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development
- CADCA Resources
- Collaborative For Academic, Social And Emotional Learning (CASEL) - SEL (Social And Emotional Learning) Programs
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
- Cómo Prevenir el Uso de Drogas en los Niños y los Adolescentes - NIDA
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Prevention & Health Promotion Unit
- Connecticut Prevention Network
- Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center - SAMHSA
- Get Smart About Drugs - A DEA Resource For Parents
- Governor's Prevention Partnership
- National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
- National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments - Higher Education
- National Prevention Week
- New England Prevention Career Road Map
- Office Of Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Model Programs Guide
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Newsroom
- Partnership to End Addiction
- Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Disorders - SAMHSA
- Prevention Research Center
- Prevention Research Center: Resource Link for Community Action
- Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide for Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
- Prevention: Core Competencies
- Registries of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors - CDC
- Talk: They Hear You - SAMHSA's Underage Drinking Campaign
- The Guide To Community Preventive Services
- The Partnership for Drug Free Kids
- Youth.gov
Prevention - Connecticut Certification Process
- Candidate Guide - International Certification for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Specialists
- Connecticut Certification Board
- National Prevention Week
Prevention - Planning and Evaluation
- Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development
- Collaborative For Academic, Social And Emotional Learning (CASEL) - SEL (Social And Emotional Learning) Programs
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Prevention & Health Promotion Unit
- Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center - SAMHSA
- National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
- National Prevention Week
- Office Of Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Model Programs Guide
- Operating Standards for Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Funded Prevention and Health Promotion Programs
- Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Disorders - SAMHSA
- Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide for Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
- Registries of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors - CDC
- Youth.gov
Problem Gambling
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Adicción a los Juegos de Azar - MedlinePlus
- Connecticut Gambling Awareness Community & Leadership Teams
- Freedom from Problem Gambling Self-Help Workbook - UCLA Gambling Studies Program
- Gam-Anon
- Gamblers Anonymous
- National Council on Problem Gambling
- North American Training Institute
- Your First Step to Change - The Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals
Recovery/Recovery Initiative
- Association of Recovery Schools
- Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Connecticut Recovery Initiative
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - The Recovery Institute
- Faces & Voices of Recovery
- NAMI Connecticut
- Partners for Recovery - SAMHSA
- Recovery Coach Academy - CCAR
- Recovery Month
- Recovery Support - SAMHSA
- SAMHSA's Working Definition of Recovery
Ritalin
Rohypnol
- Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women's Health
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Rohypnol - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Schizophrenia
- Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
- Childhood Schizophrenia - Mayo Clinic
- Connecticut Hearing Voices Network
- Schizophrenia - MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine
- Schizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health
- Sz Magazine
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Adolescent SBIRT Toolkit
- Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner's Guide - NIAAA
- Resource Guide: Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings - NIDA
- SBIRT for Adolescents (Online Course) - Institute for Research, Education & Training in Addictions
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) - SAMHSA
- The BNI ART Institute - Boston University School of Public Health
Self-Injury / Self-Harm
- Cutting - TeensHealth (Nemours Foundation)
- Information for Parents: What You Need to Know about Self-Injury - Cornell University
- Mental Health Is Health
- Self-injury/Cutting - Mayo Clinic
Sexual Violence & Exploitation
- Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Reproductive and Sexual Coercion: A Guide for Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Reproductive Health Care Settings
- Arte Sana
- Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women's Health
- Fair Girls
- International Institute of Connecticut
- Male Survivor
- Military Sexual Trauma - U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
- My Life My Choice
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Not Alone - Together Against Sexual Assault
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - MedlinePlus
- RAINN - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
- Recursos en Connecticut
- Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault - Office for Victims of Crime
- Sex Trafficking - National Human Trafficking Resource Center
- Sexual Assault and Abuse - WomensHealth.gov
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Sexual Violence - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Stewards of Children - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training from Darkness to Light
- Students Active for Ending Rape SAFER
- Violación - FamilyDoctor.org
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Chlamydia: Frequently Asked Questions - Womenshealth.gov
- Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual - Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades
- Genital Warts - KidsHealth.org (for Parents )
- Gonorrhea - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Herpes Resource Center - American Social Health Association (ASHA)
- HPV and Men - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Human Papillomavirus Infection - JAMA Patient Page
- Infecciones por Clamidia - Medlineplus.gov
- Male Condoms - Mayo Clinic
- Men's Health - womenshealth.gov
- Pap Test - Womenshealth.gov
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Womenshealth.gov
- Pubic Lice - KidsHealth.org (for Parents)
- Safer Sex ("Safe Sex") - Planned Parenthood
- Sexual and Reproductive Health - Go Ask Alice! (Columbia University)
- Sexual Health - MedlinePlus.gov
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases - MedlinePlus
- Sexually Transmitted Infections - Planned Parenthood
- STD Health Equity - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- STDs - Kidshealth.org (for Parents)
- STDs and HIV Fact Sheet - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Syphilis & MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Syphilis - MedlinePlus.gov
- Trichomoniasis - Womenshealth.gov
Smoking Cessation / Quitting Smoking
- Become An EX - American Legacy Foundation
- Cigarette Smoking: Health Risks and How to Quit (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute
- Connecticut Quitline
- Craving to Quit
- Every Try Counts - US Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Quitting Smokeless Tobacco - American Cancer Society
- Quitting Smoking - MedlinePlus
- Smokefree Teen
- Smokefree.gov
- Smokefreewomen.gov
- Smoking and the Digestive System - Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Smoking Cessation: Past, Present, and Future - CDC Grand Rounds
- Tips from Former Smokers - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Your First Step To Change: Smoking. A Resource To Help Guide Your Journey To Change - The Division On Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance
Social Marketing
- Gateway to Health Communication & Social Marketing Practice - CDC
- Social Marketing - Community Toolbox
- Using New Media - AIDS.gov
Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) State Incentive Initiative
- Applying the Strategic Prevention Framework - SAMHSA
- Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)
- Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center - SAMHSA
- The Connecticut Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Initiative (SPF-SIG)
Stress
- Estrés - MedlinePlus
- Stress - MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine
- Stress and Your Health - MedlinePlus
- Stress at Work - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- What to Do if You Don't Like School - KidsHealth, Nemours Foundation
Substance Misuse
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (Video) - SAMHSA
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Prepare to Take Action if You Suspect Teen or Young Adult Drug Use - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Substance Misuse Information In Asian Languages (SPIRAL, South Cove Community Health Center And Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library)
- Substance Use in Women - NIDA
- Treatment Improvement Protocol Series (TIPS) - SAMHSA
Suicide Prevention
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (Video) - SAMHSA
- American Association of Suicidology
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board / Prevent Suicide CT
- Jed Foundation
- Mental Health Is Health
- National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide
- National Strategy for Suicide Prevention - United States Surgeon General
- Now Matters Now
- SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
- State of Connecticut Suicide Prevention Plan 2020-2025
- Suicide - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet - SAMHSA
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
- Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors, 2nd Edition - Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention: A Guidebook for Faith Leaders - Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
- The Trevor Project
- Transforming Communities: Key Elements for the Implementation of Comprehensive Community-Based Suicide Prevention
Synthetic Drugs
- Drug Use First Aid - MedlinePlus
- DrugFacts: Synthetic Cathinones (“Bath Salts”) - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts - NIDA
- Emerging 2C-Phenethylamines, Piperazines and Tryptamines in NFLIS - U.S. Dept. of Justice, DEA
- FAQ: K2, Spice Gold, and Herbal 'Incense'- WebMd
- K2/Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Synthetic Cannabinoids and 'Spice'
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention
- Advocates for Youth
- Parent and Guardian Resources - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Talking with Teens - The Office of Adolescent Health
- Teenage Pregnancy - MedlinePlus.gov
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Tobacco / Nicotine
- American Lung Association
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- Cigarette Smoking: Health Risks and How to Quit (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute
- Consejos de Exfumadores - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Drug Facts: Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- E-cigarettes and Pregnancy - USDA
- E-cigarettes, "Vapes" and JUULs: What Teens Should Know - American Lung Association
- E-Cigarettes: What You Need to Know - Scholastic
- Emphysema - American Lung Association
- Enfermedades Pulmonares- American Lung Association
- Every Try Counts - US Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Hookahs - CDC
- National LGBT Tobacco Control Network
- National Spit Tobacco Education Program
- Not a Cough in a Carload: Images from the Tobacco Industry Campaign to Hide the Hazards of Smoking -- Stanford School of Medicine, Lane Library
- Smoke-Free Homes - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Smokefree Teen
- Smokefreewomen.gov
- Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer - National Cancer Institute
- Smoking and the Digestive System - Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Surgeon General's Report: E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults
- The Tobacco Atlas - World Lung Foundation & American Cancer Society
- The Truth Initiative
- The Vape Talk Conversation Guide - American Lung Association
- TTAC - Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium
- What is a Hookah? TeensHealth from Nemours
Tobacco Merchant Information
- August 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Connecticut Tobacco & E-Cigarette Retailer Newsletter
- Connecticut Tobacco 21 Public Service Announcement
- December 2018 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- E-Cigarettes - America Lung Association
- June 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- November 2018 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- November 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- October 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- September 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish August 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish January 2020 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish June 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish November 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish October 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- Spanish September 2019 Responsible Connecticut Retailer Newsletter
- State Tobacco & E-cigarette Notice of Law Signs
- Summary of Public Act 19-13
- Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program - CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Tobacco Sales: Do the Right Thing - Online Tobacco Retailer Training
Underage Drinking
- An Act Concerning Underage Drinking - House Bill No. 5211, Public Act No. 06-112 (Connecticut General Assembly)
- Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY)
- College Drinking: Changing the Culture - NIAAA
- CollegeAIM - The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Connecticut Liquor Control Division
- Connecticut Statewide Healthy Campus Initiative
- PreventionWorks CT
- Set the Rules.org - Information and Resources to Help Parents Keep Connecticut's Youth From Drinking Alcohol
- Societal Costs Of Underage Drinking / Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
- State Profiles of Underage Drinking Laws (Alcohol Policy Information System)
- STOP Underage Drinking: Portal Of Federal Resources
- Talk: They Hear You - SAMHSA's Underage Drinking Campaign
- The Cool Spot- NIAAA
- The Power of Parents - MADD
- Underage Drinking - MedlinePlus
- Underage Drinking Research Initiative (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
- Underage Drinking: Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties - Alcohol Policy Information System
- We Don't Serve Teens
- WHY 21?- MADD
Vaping
- Be Vape Free
- CATCH My Breath, an Evidence-based Vaping Prevention Program
- E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products Visual Dictionary - CDC
- E-cigarettes and Pregnancy - USDA
- E-cigarettes, "Vapes" and JUULs: What Teens Should Know - American Lung Association
- FDA's Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan
- How Much Does Vaping Cost Individuals and Employers? - EX Program from The Truth Initiative
- Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults - SAMHSA
- Resources for Professionals about Vaping and E-Cigarettes: A Toolkit for Working with Youth - FDA
- Smokefree Teen
- Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on advancing new policies aimed at preventing youth access to, and appeal of, flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars
- Talking with Your Teen About Vaping
- The Real Cost of Vaping (For Educators) - Scholastic
- The Teen Vaping Trend – What Parents Need to Know - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction
- The Truth Initiative
- The Vape Talk Conversation Guide - American Lung Association
- Vaping Devices (Electronic Cigarettes) - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Vaping: Know the Truth - Curriculum
- Vapor - DMHAS TPEP
- Vaporizers, E-Cigarettes, and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) - U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Violence Prevention
- Childrenhood Exposure To Violence - Healthychildren.org
- Harvard Injury Control Research Center
- Office for Victims of Crime - U. S. Department of Justice
- Sandy Hook Promise
- VetoViolence: Stop Violence Before it Happens - CDC
- Violence and Injury Prevention - World Health Organization
- What Makes Kids Care?: Teaching Gentleness in a Violent World - APA Help Center
- Workplace Violence - OSHA
- Youth Violence Prevention- Center for Dieases Control
Xylazine ("Tranq")
- Notes from the Field: Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Identified as an Emerging Novel Substance in Drug Overdose Deaths — Connecticut, 2019–2020
- Toxicity of Xylazine and How it Impacts People Who Use Drugs by Dr. Joseph D'Orazio
- Xylazine - Drug Enforcement Administration
- Xylazine - NIDA
- Xylazine in the Drug Supply - National Harm Reduction Coalition
- Xylazine: National Harm Reduction Coalition
Youth Recovery CT
- Alternative Peer Groups
- CT Chapter of SMART Recovery-Unaffiliated Meetings
- CT SMART Recovery Map Locator
- SMART Recovery
- Turning Point CT-Recovery Supports Locator