Prevention & Early Intervention

Someone offers your child a drink or vape — what would they do? Practice seven real peer pressure scenarios together, with sample answers and an exit plan.
Worried your teen is using peptides for muscle, skin or weight loss? Learn what peptides are, which ones are banned in sports, warning signs and what to say.
Your college student blacked out from drinking? Learn what a blackout means, when it's a 911 emergency, and how to talk with your child calmly.
Summer means more free time and more risk for teen substance use. Learn how to set expectations, stay connected, and keep your teen safe all summer.
More teens are using steroids to bulk up — and many parents miss it. Learn the warning signs, the real health risks, and how to talk with your teen.
Worried your teen or college student is sports betting? Learn warning signs, clues, money red flags and how to get help without judgment.
Not sure if your teen's drinking is normal or a warning sign? Use this parent checklist to know what you're seeing, what it means, and what to do next.
High-intensity drinking means double the alcohol of a binge and far more risk. Learn the warning signs, when to call 911, and how to talk to your teen.
Your teen smells like alcohol but says they didn't drink. Learn how to stay calm, what to say, and how to keep the focus on safety, trust, and next steps.
Worried about your child's gambling? Learn how the CRAFT approach helps families set limits, stay connected, and encourage real change without ultimatums.
Worried your college student is using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress? Learn the signs, how to talk about it, and healthier ways to handle pressure.
Wondering why your tween melts down over small things? Learn what distress tolerance is and 5 ways to help your child handle big feelings and build resilience.
The EARLY Minds Act would allow Community Mental Health Services Block Grant funds to go toward prevention, creating a key flexibility to support mental health and substance use disorder prevention.
Help your child handle pressure to drink or use drugs. Practical refusal skills, conversation scripts, and an exit plan for tough moments.
Wondering if you should teach your teen how to drink? Research shows letting kids drink at home doesn't protect them. Here's what to do instead.
Pregaming is drinking before a party or event. Learn why it's risky for teens and college students, and how to talk to your child about it.
Worried about your child? Learn about 10 warning signs that your college student is drinking too much plus what parents can do.
Halloween, Blackout Wednesday, Spring Break: learn the high-risk drinking weekends for college students and 5 questions parents can ask to help them stay safe.
Teachers can help prevent teen substance use by building strong parent partnerships. Learn practical ways to communicate, build trust, and support students together.
Wondering if your drinking or drug use is becoming a problem? Learn the warning signs, what to ask yourself, and when to seek support.
Proposed guidance from the FDA suggests the agency is considering authorizing vapes in flavors like coffee, teas, and spices (e.g., cinnamon), even though flavored products appeal and pose risks to young people.
Teens are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support. Learn the risks—privacy, harmful advice, and lack of oversight—and what parents can do instead.
Sports betting apps use odds, the vig, and “near-miss” psychology to keep teens wagering. Learn warning signs, micro-betting risks, and how to talk.
Not sure what to say if you suspect a student is using drugs or alcohol? Use these teacher-friendly scripts to talk with students, involve counselors, and partner with families.
Descubra los peligros del Kratom 7-OH, un potente compuesto similar a los opioides hasta 13 veces más fuerte que la morfina. Aprenda sobre los riesgos de adicción, efectos secundarios y cómo mantenerse seguro. Incluye advertencias de la FDA.
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