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Drug Paraphernalia |
Information on current drug paraphernalia |
All Drug Information, Article | PARAPHERNALIA, Drug Information | |
Drug Screening Options | Addiction, All Drug Information, Parents, Recovery/Treatment | Drug Screening | ||
DUI AWARENESS |
INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Alcohol & Athletes, Vendor Training, DUI Awareness |
Programs Educational Material | ||
Ecstasy/Molly/MDMA |
With both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects, MDMA enhances tactile sensations while producing feelings of increased energy and euphoria. For some people, it distorts the perception of time, enhances feelings of empathy, and stimulates sexual arousal. Printable information and paraphernalia More Information- seeking help |
All Drug Information | Molly, MDMA, Ecstasy, Drug Information | |
Educational Courses Available for CE Credit |
We’re helping you update, broaden, and extend your professional knowledge and skills through our high-quality courses offered across a broad range of topics---while also maintaining affordability and convenience. |
Professional, Programs Educational Material | ||
Effective Prevention Programs | All Drug Information, Article, Programs Educational Material | Prevention Program | ||
Emerging Trends and Alerts- NIDA | All Drug Information, Article | Drug Information, Trends, PARAPHERNALIA | ||
EyeDentifying Drug Abuse |
When the following signs and symptoms are consistently identified, along with other health consequences like changes in hair, changes teeth, changes skin, changes mental health, and changes social habits, they can indicate problematic substance use. The person generally loses interest in life, stops setting goals and struggles with activities of daily living.
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All Drug Information, Article | Drug Information | |
FL Health Charts |
Health charts, indicators, tool kits... |
Data Sheets, Infographics, Other Resources | ||
Florida Alliance for Drug Endangered Children |
At National DEC, we believe the best way to address the needs of drug endangered children is a coordinated approach that puts kids’ needs first. |
Professional, Programs Educational Material, Youth | ||
Florida- Impaired driving |
Driving high is driving impaired. When you are under the influence and choose to drive, your decision can affect countless people. You can hurt yourself. You can hurt others. And a DUI arrest can lead to serious legal and monetary consequences. |
All Drug Information, Marijuana | drugged, Impaired, drugged driving | |
Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility |
We are proud to celebrate the innovative contributions we have made for 25 years and we attribute our success to the support, encouragement, and commitment from our member companies, partners, advisory board, and the millions of teachers, parents, and kids across the country who use and share our programs. We look forward to continued progress in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking for a safer and healthier America. We know that individuals making a true impact will help us all move towards this goal. |
Alcohol, Infographics, Parents, Programs Educational Material | Students, Teachers, Interactive Maps, Legislation | |
Gracepoint Wellness |
Gracepoint Wellness offers many services. One of the most important service is Crisis Care. Mobile Crisis Response TeamIf a child (5 to 17) or adult you know is threatening suicide or is depressed, please contact the Gracepoint Mobile Crisis Response Team. They offertriage by phone and detailed evaluations at home, school or workplace to determine when behavioral crisis care is appropriate. The team often resolves issues quickly and refers children and families for follow-up care. Call us 24/7. Adult- 813.272.2958 Children- 813.272.2882 Our mission and vision-Mission: Educating, advocating for and giving hope to all people touched by behavioral health, substance abuse, and developmental challenges. Vision: Be the provider of choice for personal support and positive change. |
Recovery/Treatment | ||
HEALTHY ALCOHOL MARKETPLACE Balancing public safety and business needs |
The Campaign for a Healthy Alcohol Marketplace was born from the realization of a former alcohol regulator, Pamela Erickson, that we could lose a good regulatory system out of ignorance. |
Alcohol | ||
HealthyChildren.org |
Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents Drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, are easily available to children and adolescents. As a parent, you have a major impact on your child’s decision not to use drugs. |
Parents | ||
How The Opioid Crisis Affects The Elderly |
The number of elderly patients receiving opioid prescriptions increased nine times between 1996 to 2010. |
Rx Drug | Elderly | |
Increase in number of kids in foster care linked to opioids |
"Armed with this information, we would try to seek a grant to try to specifically help these families and their parents so they can be reunited with these kids once they get the treatment they need," said Ellen Snelling of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance. |
Rx Drug | HCADA Interview | |
Ineffective Prevention Programs |
Read about prevention education programs that are ineffective and why they are ineffective. |
Article, Programs Educational Material | Prevention Program | |
Keeping Your Teens Drug Free: A Family Guide |
Discusses skills parents and caregivers can use to prevent illicit drug use among teens. Describes problems caused by marijuana, alcohol, and other substances; signs of drug use; and ways to enforce rules, give advice, and deal with teens caught using drugs. |
All Drug Information, Parents | ||
Kratom |
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that contain compounds that can have psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. When kratom is taken in small amounts, users report increased energy, sociability, and alertness instead of sedation. However, kratom can also cause uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side effects. |
All Drug Information, Article | Kratom | |
MADD – Power of Parents: Talking with Teens about Alcohol |
For families struggling with how to address underage drinking, MADD’s Power of Parents High School Handbook and Power of Parents Middle School Handbook give parents the tools to start the conversation, set family rules and enforce consequences; includes free 15-minute online workshops with tips and tools for parents on how to talk with their children about alcohol. |
Alcohol, Parents | ||
Marijuana-Drug Information |
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indicaplant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. |
All Drug Information, Article, Marijuana | Drug Information | |
Mental Health First Aid- One Pager |
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. |
Community, Data Sheets, Other Resources | Mental Health | |
Mixing Alcohol and Medicine | Alcohol, Article | NIAAA | ||
MORA- Messengers of Recovery Awareness |
We are a Tampa-based community support organization that supports Recovery. Addiction touches everyone. It's a disease that effects the whole community. At MORA, our hope is to diminish the stigma of addiction by supporting families and providing educational, preventive programs. |
Recovery/Treatment | Tampa Bay, Events | |
National Families in Action |
Excellent information on the cost of legalizing marijuana to employers. Also, great resource for articles throughout the nation on impact of legalization and other topics of interest. Based out of Georgia. |
Marijuana | ||
National Highway Safety Traffic Administration | Alcohol | |||
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Alcohol | NIAAA | ||
NIAAA College Drinking Prevention | Youth | |||
NIDA Public Education Videos |
Excellent short educational videos. Also, in Spanish. |
All Drug Information, Video | NIDA | |
NIDA – Marijuana: Facts for Teens |
Answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and abuse with scientific facts and engaging images. |
Marijuana, Youth | ||
NIDA – Publications for Parents |
Access a wealth of information and downloadable full-text publications for parents, on a range of topics, including addiction science, medical consequences, trends and statistics, and the link between drugs and HIV/AIDS. |
Addiction, All Drug Information, Parents, HCADA General | ||
NIDA- for Parents of Teens |
NIDA for Parents of Teens. |
All Drug Information, Parents | ||
NIDA- Teens |
The Science behind Drug Use. |
All Drug Information, Youth | ||
No2Pot |
Website contains everything you need to know about the consequences and risks of using marijuana. Articles, infographics, statistics, data, Colorado data, comparing alcohol and marijuana, research, studies and many educational ideas.
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Marijuana | ||
Nope Hillsborough |
The NOPE, Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education, Task Force is a 501-c3 nonprofit organization that was formed in Palm Beach County, Florida in 2004. Comprised of community leaders and concerned families working diligently to save lives of those effected by substance abuse, the Hillsborough Chapter was established in 2011. Powerful presentations for students and parents. Approved by Hillsbourgh County School system. |
Parents, Programs Educational Material, Rx Drug, Youth | ||
November 2017: Opioid Crisis |
It is estimated that 14 people die from an opioid drug overdose each and every day in our state, and Tampa Bay is ground zero for this deadly crisis. While Governor Rick Scott has declared a public health emergency and set aside millions of dollars to fight the opioid epidemic, is it enough? How did opioid addiction get so out of hand and what can be done about it? |
Rx Drug, Video | HCADA Interview | |
Opioid deaths skyrocket across US; Tampa Bay one of worst in nation for overdoses |
In the Tampa Bay area, the overdose rate is 23 out of every 100,000 people. That rate is 9 percent higher than the rest of Florida and 50 percent higher than the national average. Florida ranks second only to California in the number of overdose deaths. But the fight against opioids continues. |
Article, Rx Drug | ||
Opioid Epidemic Resource Center |
The opioid epidemic is taking lives every day. In the United States, where President Trump has declared it a national public health emergency, prescription opioids and heroin killed more than 33,000 people in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
Addiction, Rx Drug | opioid epidemic | |
Opioid Prevention Kits- DFA | Rx Drug | DFA, Opioid, prescription drugs |
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