Prevention & Early Intervention

Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.
The Governor's Prevention Partnership equips, empowers, and connects the people and communities of Connecticut to prevent youth substance use and violence.
the Partnership for a Drug-Free Jew Jersey provides free prevention services to schools, businesses and communities throughout the state of New Jersey.
We asked teens about their friends who engage in substance use and an intention to try substances in the future. Here's what they said.
The overprescribing of prescription pain relievers has been a major cause of the opioid epidemic. Know what to ask when your child is prescribed opioids.
David and Nic Sheff, of Beautiful Boy, wrote HIGH for teens to talk honestly about drugs.
Many parents haven’t heard of the marijuana derivative CBD and aren't sure if it's harmless. Learn what parents can do this substance becomes more popular among young people.
If your child has acute pain, opioids may lead to addiction. But parents can ask a doctor about mitigating the risk while still dealing with the pain.
Parents who communicate expectations against drinking means a lower chance of their child drinking excessively in college. Get tips on how to talk.
Learn about how the opioid epidemic started, how you can keep your community safe, and how to help a loved one who is struggling -- download your eBook now.
Two-thirds of teens who report misusing Rx medication get it from friends, family and acquaintances. Learn proper storage and disposal to help prevent misuse.
It's understandable you might worry about telling your child about your own past alcohol or drug use. Here are a few points to consider.
Parents want what's best for their kids. But under pressure, many of us get a little too involved and "overparent," sending the wrong message to our teens.
Abusing prescription stimulants, or "study drugs," actually does not improve teens' GPA, can be very harmful to their health, and doesn't teach grit or resilience.
School stress can lead to teen drug use, but many parents with good intentions overlook the possibility. Learn the effects of stress and how to help your kid cope.
Besides parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and older can help influence young adults, too -- especially if they're struggling with drugs.
Just talking to your child is only half the job. You can keep the lines of communication open by knowing how to listen and when to talk.
There isn’t one script for talking about marijuana, but here's what you’re likely to hear — and a few suggestions for how to respond.
Learn about teen prescription drug abuse through the eyes of a teen filmmaker who set out to capture the issue as it exists in his world.
There’s a reason teens behave the way they do. Understand how your teen’s brain is developing and why this is so important to preventing drug use.
Straightforward drug prevention tips parents can use for kids of any age, from toddler to teenager to young adult.
Understanding why some teens drink or use drugs is a valuable step toward keeping them healthy and safe.