GET HELP
GENERAL
- The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Up-to-date, research-based educational information, educational campaigns and programs to reduce illicit drug use.
www.drugfree.org - National Family Partnership
Sponsor of Red Ribbon Week
www.nfp.org - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
An organization devoted to preventing drunk driving and its social causes.
www.madd.org - Sober Recovery
Thousands of alcoholism and addiction resources.
www.soberrecovery.com - Right Decisions – Right Now
Programs, materials and resources targeting underage smoking.
www.rightdecisionsrightnow.com - Beyond Zero Tolerance
A reality based approach to teens, drugs and drug education.
www.beyondzerotolerance.org - Silent Treatment
A wide range of resources and links, the latest research on addiction and treatment along with personal stories.
www.silenttreatment.info - Drug Screening
This site offers a self-test to assess if you have a drug problem.
www.drugscreening.org - Healthy Genius
Information on what substance abuse is, early detection and treatment
www.healthygenius.com/substance-abuse-
PARENTS
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TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS An Inside Look at Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, is
a poignant film that engages, entertains and educates about the risks of
drug and alcohol use. This follow-up to TEEN TRUTH: BULLY, melds intense
music, graphics, and teen shot footage with sobering interviews featuring
students, drug authorities, and addicts to deliver an honest look inside
substance abuse. A must see for all youth, TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS delivers an
unforgettable message that will make anyone reconsider their next hit or
sip.
Teen Truth: Drugs - "Just Love Her; A Mother's Journey of Healing Through her Daughter's Drug Addiction" Sharing her experience of healing and self-love, the author brings that lesson to others who are ready to embark upon a similar journey"
For more information and to purchase the book: www.justloveher.net - The Five Moms campaign is a comprehensive online education campaign designed to raise awareness among parents about the growing problem of children abusing cough medicine. The Five Moms campaign — www.fivemoms.com
- Parenting with Dignity
"Parenting with Dignity is a philosophy and program that teaches parents how to teach their children to make good decisions. This is a roadmap for successful parenting – a necessity for every parent before they bring their first child home from the hospital. I've read a lot of books about substance abuse and teens but not one of them addresses the topic of preventing substance abuse through good parenting skills as effectively as this one - a must read."
—Christy
www.parentingwithdignity.com BUY THE BOOK - After Prom Party
The most dangerous time in a teenager's life is prom night! We can make their prom night a night to remember —not a tragic experience they'll want to forget! NEW downloadable eBook, the After Prom Party Guide. Help us start a Life Saving Virus! - Parents. The AntiDrug
An excellent site created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. It serves as a drug prevention information center and supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
www.theantidrug.com - Parent Project®
A parenting skills program designed specifically for parents with strong willed or out of control children. Classes are available nationwide.
www.parentproject.com - Parent Teen Guide
Free booklets that offer tips for parents of struggling teens.
www.parentteenguide.com - Drug Test Your Teen
Parents – you can prevent teen drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use. Visit this site to purchase quick, accurate, inexpensive, and private in-home tests. Give your teen another reason to say NO.
To get a special 10% discount, enter RYAN in the code box
www.drugtestyourteen.com - Teen Drug Abuse
Information about why teens begin using, what they’re using and how drugs affect teens.
www.teendrugabuse.us - Not My Kid
Informative site dedicated to youth behavioral health issues including suicide, drug abuse, eating disorders and depression.
www.notmykid.org - TestMyTeen.com
Everything you need before, during, and after implementing a home drug testing program to break tension, preserve trust, build relationships, enhance communications and keep your family safe.
www.testmyteen.com - doseofprevention.com
The recent trend among young people is to take large amounts of over-the-counter cough medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high. This is an excellent site that will provide important information about the signs, risks and more.
www.doseofprevention.com - www.connectwithkids.com
Connect with Kids is an online resource for parents of teens and pre-teens, offering research-based articles and the latest news stories about what kids are up to, plus an online parenting community. All of our programs have one focus: improving the lives of children, and along the way helping parents become better parents. We are here to help you connect with your kids!
www.connectwithkids.com
TEENS
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TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS An Inside Look at Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, is
a poignant film that engages, entertains and educates about the risks of
drug and alcohol use. This follow-up to TEEN TRUTH: BULLY, melds intense
music, graphics, and teen shot footage with sobering interviews featuring
students, drug authorities, and addicts to deliver an honest look inside
substance abuse. A must see for all youth, TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS delivers an
unforgettable message that will make anyone reconsider their next hit or
sip.
Teen Truth: Drugs - Above the Influence
Interactive drug information for teens created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
www.abovetheinfluence.com - National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Drug facts, Q&A and personal stories
www.teens.drugabuse.gov - Freevibe
Facts, personal stories and related news stories for teens about drugs.
www.freevibe.com
FIND TREATMENT
- www.myaddiction.com
Information on addiction categories such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, prescription drugs, sex, gambling and eating disorders. www.myaddiction.com - Alcoholics Anonymous
Twelve step recovery program for drug addicts.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org - Al-Anon/Alateen
Twelve step recovery program families and friends of alcoholics.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/english.html - Narcotics Anonymous
Twelve step recovery program for drug addicts.
www.na.org - United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA finds substance abuse treatment facilities by location. http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm - Teen Challenge USA
Very successful faith-based recovery program.
www.teenchallengeusa.com - Teen Paths
Specialty boarding schools for troubled teens.
www.teenpaths.org - Residential Treatment Centers
Information about many options for parents of troubled teens, teens involved in drug abuse, and defiant teens including: Treatment Centers, Boot Camps, Boarding Schools, and Military Schools.
www.selectown.com - Drug Rehab
Help locating drug rehabilitation and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
www.drug-rehab.com - Hope Links
Drug rehabilitation, addiction and drug treatment center, detox and codependency recovery information.
www.hopelinks.net - Hazelden Center for Youth and Families
Hazelden Center for Youth and Families is an internationally known addiction treatment center for youth, ages 14 – 25, based in Minnesota. Hazelden offers residential primary and extended care treatment, with an integrated, onsite mental health center to help those with additional challenges such as ADHD or depression. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s care and attend a four-day Parent Program.
www.hazelden.org/hcyf - addictionsearch.com
A source for addiction related research and drug rehabs, alcohol treatment programs and rehabilitation information.
www.addictionsearch.com - www.RecoveryUSA.net
Find resources for those seeking recovery information, community connections, and high-quality 12Step Recovery Supplies.
www.RecoveryUSA.net
ONLINE SAFETY AND AWARENESS
Parents! Keep Your Child Safe Online
There are many Web sites and products available today to help keep your children
safe and monitor their online activity. Keep them safe from online predators,
protect your computer, and discover how to make the Internet a fun and
safe environment for your child.
- Safe Kids
Your family's guide to making the Internet and technology fun, safe and productive.
www.safekids.com - Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet — Microsoft
Press
“Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road and help protect your family online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your family can take to help identify risk and avoid Internet dangers and still enjoy your time online.”
Linda Criddle/Author, Internet Child-Safety Expert www.look-both-ways.com - iKeepSafe
A great nationwide resource center for parents, kids, educators and grandparents including fun activities for children.
www.ikeepsafe.org - Project Safekids
The amber alert system for the Internet.
www.childsafetyid.com - BeNetSafe
Monitor your kid’s online activity! Visit this site to learn about their automated technology search solution and resource center for parents to chaperone their kids online at social networking sites.
www.benetsafe.com - NetSmartz Workshop
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource to teach kids and teens how to stay safe on the Internet.
www.netsmartz.org - Wired Safety
The world’s largest online safety and help group.
www.wiredsafety.org - CyberAngels
Offers resources for parents, educators and victims including online classes and how to choose the best software for your needs.
www.cyberangels.org - i-SAFE.org
i-SAFE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower students, parents, seniors, and community members to safely and responsibly take control of their Internet experiences. I-SAFE provides knowledge that will enable them to recognize and avoid dangerous, destructive, or unlawful online behavior and to respond appropriately.
www.isafe.org - MySpaceForParents.com
An excellent site for parents who “refuse to look the other way” and want to understand the world of MySpace and how it can affect their kids. Discover who your teenagers are talking to online and learn how to stay on top of their social networking to keep them safe.
www.myspaceforparents.com
SOFTWARE
- Ace Spy
A spy program that secretly records what others do online and helps you monitor your kids online activities.
www.acespy.com - ChatChecker™
ChatChecker™ Family Edition captures and records both sides of Instant Message and chat room conversations on up to 6 computers in your home.
One in five children ages 10-17 has received a sexual solicitation over the Internet. – National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
www.chatchecker.com - Child Safety Software: iProtectYou
The iProtectYou Internet filtering and parental control software program enables you to fully control your child’s online use, thus preventing your child from being exposed to the inappropriate, harmful and dangerous aspects of the Internet.
www.child-safety-software.com - ChildWebGuardian
This program keeps track of web content your child views and can immediately block any unwanted web pages.
www.childwebguardian.com/ - Chronager v2.1
A parental control software program, Chronager gives you complete control over your child’s use of the computer. It enables you to restrict the times when the computer can be used, and to set the times that your child may surf the Internet, play games, use particular programs, and watch movies.
www.softforyou.com - CyberPatrol
Internet safety software with great blocking and filtering options.
www.cyberpatrol.com - CYBERsitter
CYBERsitter is a 5-time winner of PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award that offers parents several categories of online protection and filtering options.
www.cybersitter.com - Net Nanny
Net Nanny stops illicit material from invading your child’s computer by filtering and blocking web content while they surf.
www.netnanny.com
GOVERNMENT
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A terrific book that explains the science of addiction:
www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction - National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov - United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov - Office of National Drug Control Policy
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov - National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
www.teens.drugabuse.gov
