Helpful hints for parents and teachers about drug abuse

Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base
This site provides useful information for parents and teachers for awareness of adolescents with a drug problem. An informative self-test helps to recognize and identify the signs of a potential drug problem. It also discusses the three "C's" of prevention: create, connect, and communicate. These allow for a positive and open relationship for the student with a parent or teacher.

Pamphlet and Resource Manual
This is a pamphlet and resource manual that can be used to distribute to increase awareness throughout the school and community.

How to Start a D.A.R.E. Program in Your Community

NIDA InfoFacts: High School and Youth Trends
The MTF (Monitoring the Future) Survey has provided findings regarding drug use among high school students. It also provides important statistics regarding the use of different types of drugs, such as marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol, etc. Charts are available to visually display trends of the different drugs.

60 ways to say "No"

Model Programs
D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education
D.A.R.E. is an anti-drug program that strives to keep children drug-free. It is implemented throughout many elementary and middle schools across the nation. This website provides parents with warning signs of drug use, communication skills for relating with children, resources for information on drugs, and resources for starting a D.A.R.E. program at a child’s school. 

RAZE
This resource is specifically located to West Virginia. Its motto of “tear down tobacco lies” reveals its main objective of keeping children from using tobacco products. This site provides latest news stories, information, facts, and events for the community to become involved with RAZE.