The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a federal agency within the Health and Human Services that is responsible for leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.
Below are SAMHSA-published Quick Facts and Tips for Teen Sheet about common drugs in today's society.
Below are additional resources for substance abuse intervention, understanding addiction, and statewide resources.
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An article written by SCIP and published in the SCIP newsletter provides practical conversation tips to speak to youth about alcohol use.
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An article written by SCIP and published in the SCIP newsletter provides prevention tips to speak to youth about drug and alcohol use.
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In this article by Partnership Drug Free Kids, information is provided on how marijuana is vaped and how to tell if youth are vaping marijuana.
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Supports and conducts research on the causes, consequences, treatment of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. This site also provides FAQ’s for the general public and covers a wide range of alcohol-related topics.
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Click on the "Parents and Educators" tab or "Drugs of Abuse" tab for drug information and facts, educational resource materials, curriculum guides, classroom tools and more.
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Provides information about the harmful effects of substances and other facts about substance use. There are also interactive videos and lesson plans for educators.
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The DEA has created this website to provide parents with educational resources that can help them talk to their children about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit medicine.
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The DEA has created this website to provide teachers with educational resources that can help them talk to their students about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit medicine.
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The DEA and Discovery Education teamed up to create "Operation Prevention", which aims to prevent prescription opioid misuse and abuse. They have created a parent toolkit and classroom resources that are free to download and use.
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This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos and articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
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The U.S. Department of Education site offers updated resources for preventing and reducing youth substance misuse for students, families, and educational professionals.
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This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "emoji code" to identify online dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
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Talk. They Hear You. Is SAMHSA's campaign to help parents talk to youth about the dangers of substance use. Check out the parent resources available in English and Spanish.
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A new Underage Drinking campaign by TH2H. Discusses risk factors, red flags, and valuable resources for parents and students.
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The Stop Overdose Nebraska program allows Nebraska residents can obtain NARCAN® Nasal Spray at no cost at a participating pharmacy without a prescription. This website shows pharmacies that provide NARCAN® and additional resources on opioid use.
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This website provides useful information for parents on types of drugs, substance abuse prevention, and how to talk to youth about peer pressure.
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Provides information on talking to your kids about alcohol and making good choices. This site also shares parenting styles, reflecting on different ways of relating and communicating with your kids.
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Two-page SAMHSA brochure that contains tips on how to talk to youth about prescription drug abuse.
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Vaping: Tips on Talking to Your Kids
Tobacco Free Kids has published an article on talking to today's youth about vaping.
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Understanding addiction, the effects of addictive drugs on the human body, and the difficulty of treating addiction. By Judy Grisel, Ph. D., a behavioral neuroscientist and a professor of psychology at Bucknell University.
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The Truth Initiative gives a thorough breakdown of an emerging product: Zyns and other nicotine pouches.
Additionally, Nebraska’s Legislative Bill 8 has passed, and starting on January 1st, all alternative nicotine products and nicotine analogues will be subject to ac 20% tax on the purchase. Historically, an increased tax has steered young people away from nicotine products.
