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A Dose of Reality More than half of people who abuse prescription painkillers get them through friends or relatives. Nearly 80% of heroin users previously abused prescription painkillers. Parents should discuss with their children the risks of misusing prescr...

A Dose of Reality Prescription painkillers are a health and safety issue in the workplace. Prescription painkillers can be helpful and beneficial for treating pain, but they have the potential to cause impairment, which increases the risk of workplace error a...

Do you have a prescription painkiller or other drug abuse problem? Although prescription medications have different physical effects, the symptoms of their abuse and addiction are similar. Common signs of drug abuse: You’re neglecting your responsibilitie...

AFSP BIPOC Suicide Prevention Resources AFSP provides resources for suicide prevention focused on supporting individuals in BIPOC communities. VISIT AFSP Clinical Programs Through AFSP’s partnership with the leading Emergency Medicine organ...

Saving lives is priceless, and everyone can help. With NARCAN® and generic naloxone now widely available, accessible, and affordable, we should all carry it anytime, everywhere—no excuses. There are many options to get the life-saving drug for free, at low co...

ADAA Types of Therapy This guide by ADAA provides information about different types of therapy and treatments for various mental health conditions. They include information about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy and virtual reality...

Website link: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/syringe/calendar.html  Syringe Services Programs (SSP) provide services to reduce the harms associated with drug use, and prevent HIV and viral hepatitis infections. Use the calendar below to learn what serv...

AFSP Interactive Screening Program AFSP’s interactive Screening Program is used by mental health services at hundreds of schools, workplaces and other organizations, giving people a safe and anonymous way to reach out for support. ISP has connected ov...

Beauty After Bruises Beauty After Bruises is dedicated to providing survivors of childhood trauma with both access and funding to receive therapy and/or inpatient care – while creating professional and public awareness for Complex PTSD and Dissociativ...

To obtain, distribute, and administer naloxone, organizations need a “standing order” signed by the medical director of the Minnesota Department of Health. To get or renew your standing order, complete the Standing Order Registration and Renewal Form. Use your...

Anyone can learn how to spot an overdose, administer naloxone, and save lives. The training resources listed below are just a sample of what is available online and statewide. This list does not reflect endorsement of any specific training materials. In Minne...

Headstrong Mental Health Care for Veterans Headstrong provides cost-free, bureaucracy-free, stigma-free, confidential, and effective mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans and their families. VISIT NAMI Homefront Online NAMI Homefro...

ADAA Free Webinars Here is a link to ADAA’s free mental health webinars. The free webinars have psychology professionals address frequently asked questions about things like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. VISIT Anxiety & OCD in the Clas...

Promising opioid overdose prevention practices include upstream actions and evidence-based practices. Explore some of the options in the dropdowns below. Please visit the Overdose Data Dashboard and the Drug Overdose Data page for more information on opioid o...

To spread awareness of life-saving resources, MDH is sharing stories of recovery, prevention, and community action aimed at ending the overdose epidemic in Minnesota. Watch our videos below to learn more. MOUD Saves Lives Substance Testing at the Public He...

Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: To empower all people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources and education, unparalleled support, community connections, and steadfast advocacy. Vision: A world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates all...

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) was founded in 1987 by a group of parents looking for community and support for their children with ADHD. At that time, it was difficult to find information about ADHD, and it was a chal...

Everybody can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior once in a while. For some people, however, the problems are so pervasive and persistent that they interfere with every aspect of their life: home, academic, social ...

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a medical condition for which there are several effective treatments, collectively known as Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).  The most effective MOUDs ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support recovery by...

There are various sources for statistical information on ADHD. They include national surveys conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), such as the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and the National Health Interview Survey (NH...