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What FDA-Approved Medications Are Available?
Certain medications have been shown to effectively help people stop or reduce their drinking and ...
Treatments Led by Health Professionals
Professionally led treatments include: Medications Some are surprised to learn that there ar...
When Is It Time for Treatment?
Alcohol-related problems - which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often - are amon...
Beginning Your Recovery Journey
You are an important part of the healing process If you've made it through this guide, congra...
Joining Forces with Other Parents & Mentors
You don't have to do this alone When we discover our child is struggling with substance use, it'...
The Power of Compassion and Connection
When our children are struggling with substance misuse, one of the most constructive things we as...
Why Scare Tactics and Criticism Usually Backfire
Believe it or not, your child's behavior makes sense When we realize our child is using subst...
Spotting Signs of a Problem
Awareness is the first step toward positive change As parents, we want to trust our kids. We ...
Introduction
Worried: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen Or Young Adult Misuses Drugs And Alcoho...
Trauma and Healing (University of Minnesota)
Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing Genocide. Slavery. Forced relocation. Destruction of cu...
Student Tools for Emergency Planning
Inspire youth to prepare with FEMA’s Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) Curriculum. The ...
Social Media Disaster Tool Kits
Flood Safety Social Media Toolkit The Flood Safety Social Media toolkit contains flood safety an...
Sexual Abuse Prevention
Stop It Now! Alternate name: Circles of Safety Hours of Operation: Monday 12 pm-8 pm EST Tuesda...
Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Lighting For Kids
Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Lightning Lesson For Kids | Extreme Weather! Definition of Extreme Wea...
Additional Workup Resources
Using the quick two-question screening tool and risk level estimates in this Guide, you’ll havea ...
Brief Motivational Interviewing
Given the time constraints of your busy practice, you may wonder about quick and effective waysto...
Confidentiality
Confidentiality often plays a role in providing health care to adolescents. When it comes toalcoh...
Frequently Asked Questions
About underage drinking patterns About what age do kids start drinking? The average age at f...
Action Checklist
Establish a loving, trusting relationship with your child. Make it easy for your teen to talk ...
Warning Signs of a Drinking Problem
Although the following signs may indicate a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some also reflec...