Prevention
While there’s no single root cause of addiction, experts know that a combination of factors raises someone’s risk. These include access to addictive substances/behaviors, a family history of addiction, stressful or traumatic life events and psychological makeup, such as low self-esteem and personality traits like aggressiveness and impulsivity. The Prevention catalog will offer content to identify who is at most risk for addiction and how to implement age-appropriate strategies to prevent the onset of the disease.
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Article from Cathy Taughinbaugh
In her article Cathy Taughinbaugh says, "Now that it is 2020, we have lost close to one million people due to an overdose since 1999. The ...
6 Ways to Help Prevent Addiction
In her article Cathy Taughinbaugh says, "Now that it is 2020, we have lost close to one million people due to an overdose since 1999. The beginning ...
Article from Verywell Mind byBy Vincent Iannelli, MD
From the article: "You're not the first parent to find a few pills in your child's pocket while washing his clothes. Considering the ...
How to Identify Common Pills Abused by Teens
From the article: "You're not the first parent to find a few pills in your child's pocket while washing his clothes. Considering the epidemic of ...
Infographic from SAMHSA
When it comes to underage drinking, most youth deserve an A+. Prevention Works!
Fort Leonard Wood by students enrolled in the Video Production program at ...
A video that shows the parallels of drug use between high school students and active duty soldiers. This video was produced for Fort ...
Drug Awareness Video
A video that shows the parallels of drug use between high school students and active duty soldiers. This video was produced for Fort Leonard Wood by ...
National Institute on Drug Abuse
From the NIDA article, "Risk of drug use increases greatly during times of transition. For an adult, a divorce or loss of a job may ...
Preventing Drug Misuse and Addiction: The Best Strategy
From the NIDA article, "Risk of drug use increases greatly during times of transition. For an adult, a divorce or loss of a job may increase the risk ...
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Healthy Students 2017
Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Healthy Students 2017
Infographic from the American Psychological Association
From the American Psychological Association
Article from the American Psychological Association
From the article by the American Psychological Association: "Americans make up less than 5 percent of the world's population but consume ...
Prevention as the First Line of Defense
From the article by the American Psychological Association: "Americans make up less than 5 percent of the world's population but consume nearly ...
Article from the Mayo Clinic
From the article: "Teens who experiment with drugs put their health and safety at risk. Help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your ...
Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs
From the article: "Teens who experiment with drugs put their health and safety at risk. Help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your teen about ...
Article from infoaboutkids.org
Suicide and addiction or substance abuse can go hand in hand. From the article: Why it’s important to talk about mental health and ...
Preventing Suicide in Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Suicide and addiction or substance abuse can go hand in hand. From the article: Why it’s important to talk about mental health and ...
Abigail Schlesinger, MD, a child and adolescent psychologist at Children’s ...
From the You Tube posting: As part of our series on the opioid epidemic, Abigail Schlesinger, MD, a child and adolescent psychologist at ...
Tips for parents to prevent or identify child/adolescent substance abuse
From the You Tube posting: As part of our series on the opioid epidemic, Abigail Schlesinger, MD, a child and adolescent psychologist at Children’s ...
From the Kansas Department of Health
From a workshop produced by the Kansas Department of Health:Participants will increase their knowledge about e-cigarettes,emerging products ...
JUUL, Vape, E-Cigarettes: Unifying the Tobacco Prevention Approach
From a workshop produced by the Kansas Department of Health:Participants will increase their knowledge about e-cigarettes,emerging products and youth ...
Video from Mental Health Guru
Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. ...
Teen Addiction: Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. ...
Resource Guide for Parents from NIDA
"Substance abuse and addiction are preventable disorders that interfere with normal healthy functioning, contributing to physical and ...
Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood
"Substance abuse and addiction are preventable disorders that interfere with normal healthy functioning, contributing to physical and behavioral ...
Article by Cathy Taughinbaugh
According to Cathy Taughinbaugh, "We know many factors can add to a person’s risk for substance use. After providing the basic needs for ...
35 Ways to Help Prevent Your Teen From Using Drugs Before They Are 21
According to Cathy Taughinbaugh, "We know many factors can add to a person’s risk for substance use. After providing the basic needs for your ...
Video by Addiction Policy Forum
Genetics account for about half of a person’s likelihood of developing a substance use disorder. Be honest with young people if they have ...
What is Prevention? The Role of Genetics
Genetics account for about half of a person’s likelihood of developing a substance use disorder. Be honest with young people if they have a ...
Video by Addiction Policy Forum
Your environment plays an important role in prevention. Communities play a key role in protecting adolescents from early substance use. ...
What is Prevention? The Role of Community
Your environment plays an important role in prevention. Communities play a key role in protecting adolescents from early substance use. Prevention ...
Article from The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
"As a parent searching for answers, you may be considering drug testing with the expectation that it will discourage your child from ...
Should You Drug Test Your Child?
"As a parent searching for answers, you may be considering drug testing with the expectation that it will discourage your child from experimenting ...
Article by Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center
According to Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, "Treating substance abuse can be complicated, expensive and time consuming. If ...
Preventing Drug and Alcohol Abuse
According to Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, "Treating substance abuse can be complicated, expensive and time consuming. If you're ...
Article from VeryWell Mind by Vincent Iannelli, MD
Vincent Iannelli says, "In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all teenagers be screened for tobacco, alcohol, and ...
Drug Testing and Drug Screening for Teens
Vincent Iannelli says, "In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all teenagers be screened for tobacco, alcohol, and other drug ...
Article from Addiction Policy Forum
Addiction Policy Forum says, "The U.S. currently has one of the highest rates of substance use and SUD in the world. Americans account for ...
Why is Prevention Important?
Addiction Policy Forum says, "The U.S. currently has one of the highest rates of substance use and SUD in the world. Americans account for ...
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