Local & National Resources
Talk It Out NC is a resource for parents and teens that addresses alcohol consumption among adolescents. They provide up-to date information about alcohol consumption. underage drinking. the risks and behaviors commonly associated with teen drinking. and the effects alcohol has on brain development.
Amaze takes the awkward out of growing up. Fun, animated videos empowering healthy relationships worldwide, with all the answers you want to know about your body.
Ask, Listen, Learn provides information for parents with kids of all ages They focus primarily on youth alcohol consumption, providing statistics and guidance on how to practice safe decision-making skills with young people. This website contains videos and engaging activities that make it easier to discuss the effects of alcohol and drugs on the brain with younger audiences.
Get Smart About Drugs is the Drug Enforcement Agency's resource for parents, educators, and caregivers. This resource contains the most recent information about teen substance use and alcohol consumption.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens is a government resource that provides parents. teens and educators with information about drug and alcohol use among adolescents. Within the parent section, there is information about preventing teen drug use, basic drug facts, and information on drug treatment options. NIDA provides a comprehensive resource for parents to get in front of substance use among their children.
Community Impact North Carolina believes that being proactive as early as possible within your family is the best way to prevent substance use issues from developing. They offer families strategies for demonstrating healthy behaviors beginning in early childhood through teenage years.
The Talk. They Hear You. campaign is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's guide for parents and caregivers on talking with their children early about the dangers of alcohol use. The interactive app has tools that help you learn the do's and don't of talking to your kids about underage drinking and substance use. The app helps parents practice bringing up the topic of alcohol and other drugs and learn the right questions to ask.
Parent Movement 2.0 understands that many parents need to get up to date on substances and some even need to re-prioritize them. The organization hopes to provide education through easily accessible information, ways to connect with other parents about youth substance use and how to take action if necessary.
Like many other things, the Cleveland Clinic has valuable information for parents about teen vaping use. This article provides parents with information about the health risks related to teen vaping, the signs that indicate your child might be vaping, as well as information on how to start the conversations about vaping.
The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program gives caregivers of children from birth to 16 years of age the skills to manage misbehavior and prevent problems from happening in the first place. Think of Triple P as a toolbox of ideas. You choose the tools you want to make your family life better. From toddler tantrums to teen disrespect, Triple P helps you work through things that affect families everywhere.
Hurry! There are only 2 tickets left for the music festival… Race through suburban, outback and cityscapes and jump over obstacles to get there in time. On the way, encounter different types of drugs and learn about their effects. What’s your best “Pure Rush” time?
Online Jeopardy! game focusing on drug education.
Looking for the truth? Truth has it! They are an organization that provides young people like you with facts and resources regarding tobacco use and opioid addiction. They encourage you to use your voice and stand up against Big Tobacco, promoting positive health for yourself and your peers.
Here to Help, Not to Judge. Check out our resources to help you with your needs.
The Real Cost is a comprehensive resource that exposes the risks of using tobacco products. Their website provides information about the different chemicals, metals, and toxins which are found in cigarettes, vapes, and smokeless tobacco products. The Real Cost also highlights the dangerous health consequences of tobacco use.
Provides young people with facts about drugs and how they affect the brain and body. It has interactive resources such as videos, games and a drugs and health blog.
Ever feel pressured to use drugs or alcohol and not really know how to say 'no'? Above the Influence's goal is to help you learn just how to do that! They help you develop strategies that make it easier to overcome negative pressures and influences. They also provide resources on handling the pressure to use drugs and alcohol. Their website has loads of facts on drugs and alcohol and has a survey that you can take to assess how you're doing when it comes to handling peer pressure.
Many of the things we learn as young people comes from the adults in our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes the adults we love and care about struggle with addiction to alcohol, which in turn shapes our own understandings and behaviors about the substance. NACoA Just 4 Teens provides you with information about alcohol addiction and strategies for coping with an adult in your life who drinks too much.
Often times, substance use disorders are a result of someone attempting to deal with mental health issues, abuse, or trauma in an unhealthy way. Half of Us provides mental health resources, facts about mental health, and ways to support friends, loved ones, or to find support for yourself. If you are contemplating suicide, talk to a trusted adult or care provider, or call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.
Find a medication drop box location near you to safely and conveniently dispose of your unused and/or expired medications.
Daymark Recovery Services offer a wide range of substance abuse and mental health services. They provide substance abuse and mental health assessments and treatment options for both youth and adults. They are located at 2129 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28147 and their phone number is (704) 633-3616. They also have a 24 hour Crisis Hotline at 866.275.9552
Healthy Rowan is a collaborative coalition of organizations that work together to improve health outcomes for Rowan County citizens. Their website has many resources regarding healthy lifestyles in Rowan, including information about obesity, nutrition, mental health, access to healthcare, and substance use.
The North Carolina AA website can be used to find resources about alcoholism and search for local meetings across the state.
A local support group for individuals suffering from addiction or families with a loved one suffering from addiction.
SHYAS is an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment facility specializing in Addiction and Trauma. SHYAS has specialty substance abuse and trauma programs in Salisbury & Charlotte. They are located at 714 S. Main Street in Salisbury and their number is 1-866-495-3651.
Out of Reach
This student-produced short film depicts a high school student named Cyrus and the interviews he conducts with his peers and family members about prescription drug abuse. Written and directed by Cyrus Stowe and Tucker Capps with a runtime of roughly 25 minutes, Out of Reach represents a student perspective on the opiate crisis. This powerful online film is intended FOR PARENTS, viewer discretion is advised.