Substance Use/Misuse

This webpage contains substance use prevention resources, social media content, and other youth engagement initiatives. The webpage features tip sheets, webinars, flyers, publications, mobile apps, and more. Learn more. 

This brief (PDF, 30 pages) discusses traditional approaches to peer recovery support services (PRSS) in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and their role in sustaining Tribal substance use disorder (SUD) recovery today. The brief describes the history of PRSS in Tribal communities, explores the importance of cultural responsiveness in peer ...

This report (PDF, 34 pages) presents findings on the key operational characteristics of substance use and mental health treatment facilities, use of pharmacotherapies, language assistance services, and suicide prevention assistance services. Learn more. 

This Spanish model standards guidance document (PDF, 42 pages) outlines model standards for substance use disorder, mental health, and family/youth peer support certification.   Este documento delinea el modelo nacional de normas en el área del consumo de sustancias, la salud mental la familia así como también la certificación de apoyo ...

This webpage provides information on a network of ASL behavioral health care services and resources for young people and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing. The webpage is part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more.  

This brief (PDF, 14 pages) helps collaborative teams (e.g., child welfare, public health, courts, substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorder treatment staff, other community partners) formally assess existing policies to determine whether, and to what extent, they contribute to disproportionate and disparate outcomes for the families being served. Learn ...

This webpage contains 10 frequently asked questions about drugs and health gathered from young people during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. Learn more. 

This Peer Education Portal is a webpage where students, leaders, peer educators, and student health advocates are invited to share their school’s prevention education program with campuses nationwide. Learn more. 

This webpage features materials for CDC’s Empower Vape-Free Youth Campaign. The campaign encourages middle and high school educators to speak with students about the risks of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. The campaign also provides resources for educators to help students avoid or quit vaping. Materials include fact sheets, conversation cards, ...

This webpage contains  marketing materials for NHTSA’s winter holiday impaired driving prevention initiative. Campaign materials include graphics, fact sheets, news releases, radio and TV ads, reports, and more. Learn more.