Chemical Dependency Information and Resources for Adolescents

Website: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/underage-drinking  Und...

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week/prevention-resources  Strengthen your prevention...

SAMHSA offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, t...

Substance abuse and problematic patterns of substance use among youth can lead to problems at sch...

Website: https://drugfree.org/article/teen-brain-development/ As the parent of a teen, have you ...

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NIAA created this Guide to help you conduct fast, effective alcohol screens and interventions wit...

Using the quick two-question screening tool and risk level estimates in this Guide, you’ll havea ...

Decide on a screening method The screening questions can be used at any time, alone or along wit...

Given the time constraints of your busy practice, you may wonder about quick and effective waysto...

Confidentiality often plays a role in providing health care to adolescents. When it comes toalcoh...

Refer to the following pages for detailed steps. Step 1: Ask the two age-specific screen...

About underage drinking patterns   About what age do kids start drinking? The average age at f...

1 in 3 children starts drinking by the end of 8th grade                                          ...

When making referrals, involve your patient and a parent or guardian in the decision and schedule...