SUBTANCE USE

The use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed.” (Medline's Medical Encyclopedia).

In today’s society substance use also includes: Alcohol, Inhalants, Solvents, Anabolic Steroids, Alcohol, Tobacco and even Coffee.

ALCOHOL
DRUGS
TOBACCO

Alcohol and Youth (NIH)

Alcohol Prevention Resources (SAMHSA)

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol 1999

Mixing Alcohol & Energy Drinks, Heightens Injury Risk

Office of Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking

Preventing Underage Drinking: SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to Achieve Results

Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 2004

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP)

Youth Alcohol Problems & Solutions

Youth Exposure to Alcohol Ads on TV Growing Faster than Adults

Youth Violence & Alcohol Facts 2006 (WHO)

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DEA Drug Information Resource: Other Drugs & Issus of Concern

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fact Sheet 2011

Drug-Associated HIV Transmission Continues in the US (CDC)

Facts & Fiction-Just Think Twice

Find Help-Substance Use

Get Smart About Drugs-DEA Resources for Parents

Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Violence Prevention (USDOE)

Just Think Twice For Teens (Drug Facts, Fiction, Consequences)

National Drug Intelligence Center

National Drug Threat Assessment 2010-National Drug Intelligence Center

Office of Safe & Drug Free Schools

Penalties for different violations of the Controlled Substances Act (DEA)

Preventing Drug Use among Children & Adolescents-A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators and Community Leaders 2003

Red Ribbon Week

Speeches and Congressional testimony given by DEA leaders offer insight and information on a variety of drug-related subjects.

Substance Awareness -Listed by Substance (SAMHSA)

Teens Ask Teen-Just Think Twice

The Potential Protective Effect of Youth Assets on Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Use

Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP)

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Smoking and Tobacco Use (CDC)

Tobacco Prevention Resource Packet 2002 (For Schools)

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