Parents – The Anti-Drug - This site has tools for parents and caregivers to help equip them to raise drug-free kids. Its serves as a drug prevention information center, and supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other. The site provides parents and other adults caregivers access to:
- Helpful articles and advice from experts in the fields of parenting and substance abuse prevention;
- Science-based drug prevention information, news and studies;
- Support from other parents striving to keep their children drug-free;
- Perspectives of teens themselves
Partnership for a Drug Free America – A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain illustrates the links between teen behavior and the big changes happening in teen brains. In doing so, the site offers parents the keys to keeping their own perspective while guiding their teens more effectively through this tumultuous time of life.
Time To Act – A very good step-by-step guide for parents who suspect or know their teens are drinking or using drugs.
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues – Is a national initiative by Children Now and The Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk to their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse. Advice is available on each subject.
Time to Talk - TimeToTalk provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.
National Institute on Drug Abuse – Parents & Teachers - This site offers a wide variety of information on various drugs and drug trends. These materials were developed to inform parents & teachers about the health effects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction.
STOP Underage Drinking – Parents - Parents play a crucial role in discouraging their children from beginning to use alcohol. The resources at STOP Underage Drinking will help parents discuss this important issue with their children and brainstorm ways for them to refuse offers of alcohol from their peers.
Get Smart About Drugs – Is a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) resource for parents including news, ways to identify drugs and drug use, and how to prevent drug use in the home.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. This website provides information on drunk driving, underage drinking and many other issues.
Recursos Disponibles en Espanol
NIDA- Juventud Latina – Hable con sus hijos sobre las drogas y sus peligros.