Substance Misuse Resources
NORA Saves
NORA (Naloxone + Overdose Response App) is a free resource from the Connecticut Department of Public Health that provides information on opioids, recognizing the symptoms of a suspected opioid overdose, and instructions on administering naloxone when needed.
Public Health and Alcohol Related Injuries
This infographic from the University of Illinois at Chicago Health Informatics program explains the short and long-term effects that binge drinking and alcoholism has for individuals and the public as a whole.
TurningPointCT.org
TurningPointCT.org was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. Their mission is to empower teens and young adults in their search for emotional and mental health.
drugfreeCT.org / DHMAS Opioid Treatment Resources
Drugfreect.org is Connecticut’s premier resource on substance misuse and addiction including the full continuum of prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery.
Youth.gov
Youth.gov (formerly FindYouthInfo.gov) was created by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP), which is composed of representatives from 19 federal agencies that support programs and services focusing on youth. The IWGYP promotes the goal of positive, healthy outcomes for youth.
Time To Talk Parent Talk Kit
Whether you’re a parent, relative, or mentor to a child, there are going to be times when you need help discussing issues both big and small, this Talk Kit provides you with ideas on how to start talking, scripts on what to say, and tips for answering tough questions.
Stop Alcohol Abuse
StopAlcoholAbuse.gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue, including resources for parents.
- Click here to go to this site.
- Click here to download the brochure — Start Talking Before They Start Drinking
Rethinking Drinking
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has created a new website called Rethinking Drinking, designed to help users define their drinking patterns and develop strategies and options for dealing with alcohol-related problems.
We Don’t Serve Teens
We Don’t Serve Teens is a national campaign to prevent underage drinking. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, created and maintains the site along with other national organizations.
National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University
Brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances – alcohol, nicotine as well as illegal, prescription and performance enhancing drugs – in all sectors of society.
Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Toolkit
The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) developed this toolkit to better equip local health department staff to respond to this epidemic in the towns and cities they serve and to provide a one-stop reference guide of programs, promising practices and other valuable resources related to the opioid crisis.
University of CT Alcohol & Other Drug Education Office
Some helpful resources that provide information on substances, their effects, and helpful tips for parents of college students.
NIDA for Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
The Partnership helps parents and caregivers effectively address drug and alcohol abuse with their children. A major new initiative now unfolding integrates the latest science and research with the most effective traditional media and digital communication techniques to give parents the tools, resources and support they need to help their children lead healthy lives.
Street Drugs
Provides current and accurate information about legal and illegal drugs, trends in drug use, links to extensive reports, and answers to many questions.
State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families Parent Information & Support
DCF provides a variety of resources for families and care givers.
President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy/
ONDCP
The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program.
Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection
The CT DCP provides a variety of resources.