Parent Prevention & Wellness Resources

Below are evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers to help prevent and intervene with their youth or young adults using alcohol and drugs. 

These resources also include content and tools for promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors that assist in preventing and reducing substance misuse and improving the mental and physical wellbeing and performance of young people.   

Youth Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Quiz for Reaching Optimal Mental & Physical Wellbeing

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1117/8352/files/Youth_Healthy_Lifestyle_Behavior_Quiz_for_Reaching.pdf?v=1692797931

Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Teen Contract to Avoid Alcohol and Drug Use Problems

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1117/8352/files/PPW_Teen_Contracts_ATD_Use_Problems_2023.pdf?v=1687623090

Parent Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Quiz for Helping Their Youth Reach Optimal Mental & Physical Wellbeing

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1117/8352/files/Parent_Healthy_Lifestyle_Behavior_Quiz_for_Helping_Your_Youth_Reach_Optimal_Mental.pdf?v=1692798147

Comprehensive Guide for Parents Talking to Teens About Cannabis

https://stayhonest.org/guide/guide-for-parents-talking-to-their-teenagers-about-cannabis/#section_title_56

Parent Strategies for Youth Prevention & Early Intervention, Partnership to End Addiction

https://drugfree.org/prevention-and-early-action/

Substance Use Resources for Parents

https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources/Substance-Use/Substance-Use-Resources-For-Parents-of-Adolesc.aspx

Resources for Families Coping with Mental & Substance Use Disorders 

https://www.samhsa.gov/families

Parent & Caregiver Prevention Resources

https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources

Substance Use Resource Center

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Substance_Use_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

Resources for Parents

https://crafft.org/resources/

Helpful Resources on Youth and Substance Use

https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/talk/dfk-parenting-resources/

SAMHSA's National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

7 Truths About My Son's Addiction

https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/my-sons-addiction-7-truths-that-took-5-years-to-learn/