Dive a bit deeper into information, data, and resources about various substances:

• Mental Health and Substance Use Co-Occurring Disorders | SAMHSA

• Mental Illness and Substance Use in Young Adults | SAMHSA

• Addiction Policy Forum: Risk and protective factors, tips for preventing addiction, genetic factors and early screening.

There are many resources out there for parents! Check out some of our recommendations:

• How to talk to youth about substances - Brochures by SAMHSA

• Family Agreement by SAMHSA

• Parent Teen Driving Agreement by CDC

• Teen/Parent Agreement Alcohol and Other Drugs by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

• PARENT-TEEN DRIVING AGREEMENT by AAA

Check out our recommended podcasts from prevention professionals and organizations on substances, how to talk to youth about substances, and offering more tips for parents!

• What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

• Awkward Conversations Podcast with Jodie Sweetin

• Pathways 2 Prevention by Drug Free America Foundation, Inc.

• Prevention Perk - Mid-America PTTC