EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Parents. The Anti-Drug
TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
Spanish: Padres. La Anti-Droga (http://www.laantidroga.com)

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The online resource center contains interactive tools that translate the latest science and research on teen behavior, addiction and treatment into easy to understand tips and tools.

Time to Talk
Time to Talk provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help parents have ongoing conversations with their kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.
Spanish: Habla Con Tus Hijos (http://www.hablacontushijos.org)

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Resources for parents on how to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
The science of drug abuse and addiction

IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD MAY BE USING

Time to Act
Expert advice and step-by-step help for parents who suspect or know their child is using drugs and/or alcohol.

BLOGS

Decoder
A parent-to-parent blog that addresses issues teens face, real-world events and pop culture.

Intervene
A community of parents concerned about their teens’ alcohol and drug use.

FOR TEENS

Above the Influence
Gives teens another perspective on the influences around them and provides information to help them better stand up to the pressures they face.

Check Yourself
A safe place for teens to take an honest look at their relationship with drugs and alcohol.

NIDA for teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse has developed materials specifically for teens.

The Cool Spot
Gives information for younger teens on alcohol use and how to resist peer pressure.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Deerfield Parent Network
The purpose of the Deerfield Parent Network is to provide a forum for parents to share ideas and learn new ones in order to teach our children to make safe and healthy choices as they grow through their teenage years.

Omni Youth Services
Individual, family and group services are tailored to specifically address the issues faced by youth who are striving to become drug-free.

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
Staff provides treatment, training and support services to persons experiencing problems related to emotional and mental illness, or drug and alcohol addiction.

Alexian Brothers Health Systems
Offers a variety of intensive outpatient and inpatient services designed for adults and adolescents to address mental and physical aspects of chemical dependency and help develop relapse prevention skills.