Facts for Families Fact sheets on a wide variety of child and adolescent health topics; produced by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Freevibe Teen anti-drug site with polls, chat room, news, radio show, and the "skinny on drugs;" find out what a "buzz bomb" is! Supported by the Partnership for a Drug Free America
Gangs This Center for Substance Abuse Prevention resource guide concentrates on the role that drugs play in the lives of individual gang members and the role they play in the organization of the gang itself
National Network for Child Care Site serving professionals and parents; "Information Station" has a wide variety of child care-related topics
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign This site provides links to United States government media programs that educate and empower young people to reject illicit drugs
Peer Resources Extensive international resources focused on mentoring young people, based in Canada
Safe Youth Violence prevention resource site includes areas for parents and guardians, professionals, and teens. Extensive collection of web links and hot topics such as risk and protective factors, youth suicide, and after school programs
School Zone Office of National Drug Control Policy site that offers school personnel links to health, artistic, nutritional, and physical activity resources for students
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues Kaiser Family Foundation offers tips, booklets, and other resources for adults wanting to improve communication with young people
Research
Alcoholand Youth Reviews assessment, treatment, and psychiatric issues related to youth alcohol use; published by National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Children of Alcoholics Reviews biological and psychological risk factors, as well as prevention; published by National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Emerging AnswersThis review of 250 studies from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy found that sex education programs do not encourage sexual activity
How Are The Children? U.S. Department of Education report reviews how children's early experiences help them get a healthy start, including brain function, relationships, and important types of stimulation
Long-Term Outcomes of Early Childhood ProgramsFuture of Children publication addresses critical topics related to children's well-being; published twice a year by the Packard Foundation
Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders Treatment Improvement Protocol addresses tailoring of treatment, twelve-step programs, therapeutic communities, family therapy, and medical management of intoxication and withdrawal
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