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Resources for Young Adults (Children and Teen) | ||
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Check Yourself | |
| • Teen campaign from The Partnership for a Drug Free America • Self-awareness quizzes • Interactive “choices” game • “Moment of Truth” message board • Stories from real teens about substance abuse and how it has affected their lives • Music Videos, TV ads and short films •Get Help Section- Q &A, finding treatment, hotlines and links |
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Free Vibe | |
| • Drug facts and guide • Quizzes and an interactive brain that lets you see the effects of drugs and alcohol • Current news stories about substance abuse and its effects on teens and personal interviews with teens and experts about life, drugs and peer pressure • Message boards to share your story and listen to stories from other real teens |
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The Cool Spot | |
| • Facts and information about alcohol • Outlines the dangers of underage drinking • Interactive games and activities about peer pressure and how to resist • Hotlines and websites where teens can seek help |
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NIDA for Teens | |
| • Facts on drugs and how they affect the brain and body • “Ask Dr. NIDA”- email questions about substance abuse • Brain games- to test your knowledge about substance abuse and how it can affect the body • Real stories from teens who’ve struggled with substance abuse |
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D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) | |
| • Puzzles, games and activities • Weekend activity suggestions- for keeping boredom at bay • “DARE 2 Dream” interviews with featured celebrities • D.A.R.E. essays • Facts about club drugs, violence and tobacco |
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The Partnership for a Drug Free America | |
| • Designed for both parents and teens • News on current drug issues, research, statistics and common questions about drug issues • Comprehensive drug guide • Parent campaign includes toolkit and “A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain” |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Building Blocks for a Healthy Future | |
| • For parents and caregivers of children ages 3-6 • Tips, activities, and information designed to help children learn how to make healthy choices regarding substance use/abuse • Link to children's webpage with information designed for 3-6 year-olds |
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Facebook Communities | |
| Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network | ||
| Alcohol Screening | ||
| Faces & Voices of Recovery | ||
| Join Together |
