Resources

 

General Information

STOP Underage Drinking
Provides comprehensive research and resources on the prevention of underage drinking.
http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/default.aspx 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Works to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
http://www.samhsa.gov/

 

Federal Organizations and Agencies

US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The Federal agency responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.
http://www.justice.gov/dea/ 

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Supports research to significantly improve prevention, treatment, and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDAHome.html

US Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program. ONDCP views the prevention of drug use before it begins as a cost-effective, common sense approach to promoting safe and healthy communities. 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp 

 

Local Organizations and Agencies

Oregon Partnership
A statewide nonprofit promoting healthy kids and communities through drug and alcohol awareness, youth and parent drug prevention education programs, advocacy and public policy, and 24-hour crisis lines for treatment referrals.
http://www.orpartnership.org/

Washington County Addiction Services
Provides addiction information and services, treatment referrals, outreach services.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/Addiction/index.cfm

Washington County Commission on Children and Families
Assists government, service providers, non-profits, and communities in creating a positive future for the children and families of Washington County.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/CCF/index.cfm

 

For Parents

Parents – The Anti Drug
Serves as a drug prevention information center and a supportive community for parents. Equips parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.
http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/safeguarding-and-monitoring/conversation-tips/teen-parent-communication.aspx

For more in-depth information and resources specifically for parents, go to our Parents Resources page.

 

For Students

Above the Influence
An interactive site that helps youth be more aware of the influences around them and better prepare them to stand up to the pressures that can keep them down.
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/

The Cool Spot
An interactive site that provides youth with information about alcohol and resisting peer pressure.
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/

Just Think Twice
The US Drug Enforcement Administration’s site for teens. Provides a wealth of information and facts about drugs and alcohol.
http://www.justthinktwice.com/

NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
An interactive site that delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that youth will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/about.php 

 

Coalitions

CADCA
http://www.cadca.org/

Beaverton Together
http://www.beavertontogether.org/ 

Hillsboro Empowers Youth!
http://www.heytogether.org/ 

Tualatin Together
http://www.tualatintogether.org/