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Monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including: behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases...

Substance Use Prevention | Vulnerable Populations | Youth Violence Prevention

Provides a user-friendly guide for what to do and how to communicate about the harmful effects of illicit drugs and alcohol to children from elementary through high school. Organized in 6 major sections: 1) How This Book Will Help You? 2) What Substances Do Kids Use? 3) Why Do Kids Use Drugs?

Capacity Building/Workforce Development | Family Driven | Substance Use Prevention

Examines the social, environmental, advertising, and marketing influences that encourage youth and young adults to initiate and sustain tobacco use. Summarizes the latest findings on preventing tobacco use among youth and young adults.

Cultural Linguistic Competency | Substance Use Prevention

Provides links to multiple hotlines, websites, and other resources for youth who are struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse.

Substance Use Prevention

Provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition booklet.

Connecting Schools and Communities | Substance Use Prevention

Provides an annual survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students on alcohol and drug use (e.g., inhalants, amphetamines, cigarettes). In 2010 over 46,500 students reported current 30-day, annual, and lifetime use, as well as perceived harmfulness and availability of drugs.

Substance Use Prevention

Provides a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for individuals with substance use concerns, as well as those who are at risk of developing substance use disorders.

Substance Use Prevention

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