Family Contract
Parents and concerned adults
Why do I need to be concerned about underage drinking and what can I do to prevent it?
MaineParents.net
SAMSHA Family Guide
Medlineplus: Alcohol and youth
What are some signs that my child may be using alcohol or other drugs?
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Symptoms of Adolescents
Substance Abuse Symptoms Checklist
I want to talk to my child about the dangers of drinking, but Im not sure what to say.
Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol
What are other states doing to combat underage drinking?
Leadership for Alcohol Free Children
What other drugs are youth using?
Online Inhalant Abuse Training
Heroin and Prescription Drug Information Sheet (PDF)
Close to home (Video about prescription drug abuse)
How much is too much? Free screening tools
Alcohol Screening Tool
Drug Screening Tool
Youth
Worried about a family members substance use?
Substance Abuse in Your Family
What do drugs do to your brain and body?
The New Science of Addiction
Heads up: Real news about drugs and your body
What are other youth doing to promote healthy decisions?
SADD
How much is too much? Free screening tools
Alcohol Screening Tool
Drug Screening Tool
Need someone to talk to? Many schools have substance abuse counselors that will confidentially talk to you about alcohol or other drug use. Or contact Mid Coast Hospitals Addiction Resource Center to talk to a counselor.
Local addiction services
Mid Coast Hospital Addiction Resource Center (free initial screening)
Raising Drug-Free Kids
January 31, 2008, Running Time 1 hr
Sponsor: CADCA
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Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility [10 mB]
2004, Running Time 10:42
Sponsor: National Institute of Medicine, The National Academies.
Best practice recommendations for communities, states and the country to reduce underage drinking.
Alcohol Ads Sway Teens?
August 31, 2007, Running time: 0:59
Sponsor: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Alcohol Furnishing: Lee Ann Dodge"
Sponsor: University of Southern Maine Early Student Success Program
"Educate, Communicate and Safeguard" helps parents become more educated about this medicine abuse so they are better equipped to talk with teens about this important health issue. Partnership research shows that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs at home are up to 50 percent less likely to ever abuse drugs. For more podcasts, visit our Helpful Resources page.
NPRs Talk of the Nation, December 29, 2008 - A man who got drunk on a United Airlines flight was arrested for beating his wife as they walked through customs. The couple is now suing the airline for serving him too many drinks. On an airplane, at a bar, or at a party, who's responsible when someone gets drunk? Listen Now [30 min 0 sec]
