Resources
The Governor's Prevention Partnership partnered with Comcast to present a community forum, Tackling Prescription Drug Abuse Among Connecticut's Youth. This panel discussion included young people and representatives from the medical, prevention, treatment and recovery fields.
To order a copy of the program on DVD, send us an email.
ABOUT THE ISSUE
Prescription Drug Abuse: The Problem
Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse (PowerPoint)
Strategies for Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse (PowerPoint)
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence - Prevention Brief
Teen Influencers (Presentation Materials)
REGIONAL ACTION COUNCILS
Contact your region's RAC to learn about prevention work going on near you.
LOCAL PREVENTION COUNCILS
Get involved in your local prevention council.
WEBSITES
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Time to Talk: Get Help Talking to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol
Time to Act: How to Tell if Your Teen is Using and Taking Action to Intervene
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Connecticut Fact Sheet
Get Smart About Drugs: A DEA Resource for Parents
DEA Demand Reduction: Street Smart Prevention
ONDCP Office of National Drug Control Policy
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Medicine Abuse Awareness Materials
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Institute on Drug Abuse
PREVLINE: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information