Resources

SAMHSA 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report

SAMHSA recently released their report and accompanying infographic from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey samples the general population, 12 and older, on the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and other health-related...

October Prevention Month Promotional Materials

October is Substance Use Prevention Month and this year the theme is “Telling the Prevention Story.”  SAMHSA has developed a toolkit with promotional materials for Prevention Providers including social media templates, flyers, and slide decks. Learn more about...

“A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Use Prevention” E-book

The Prevention Training & Technical Assistance Service Center has created a complete parent eBook providing information on opioids, data and statistics of use and also how to have conversations with your child at different life stages. Access this resource here.

Getting the Facts About Underage Drinking

Getting the Facts About Underage Drinking: Underage drinking statistics Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth and can cause them enormous health and safety risks. The...

Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use

Alcohol affects people differently at different stages of life—for children and adolescents, alcohol can interfere with normal brain development. Understanding parental influence on children through conscious and unconscious efforts, as well as when and how to talk...

Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol – Parents

Make a Difference Booklet: Talk to your child about alcohol Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime, to be involved in alcohol-related traffic crashes, and to have serious school-related problems. You have more influence on your child’s values...

Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18 to 25

Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18-25: Prevalence of Alcohol Use  Information and data on alcohol use among emerging adults. This resource highlights patterns of drinking and the consequences of alcohol use. View the resource here.

Alcohol’s Effects on the Body

Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Research-based information on drinking and its impact  Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Alcohol-associated organ damage can impact the body in many ways. This NIH resource is...