HELP RESOURCES

Resources for getting help

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• SAMHSA's National Helpline - free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders

• California ​​Substance Use Disorder County Access Lines - California county-specific lines for individuals seeking substance use disorder services or information

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Resources for families

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• NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse: Parents and Educators - resources for parents to learn more about substance use in young people

• NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse: Children and Teens - resources for children and teens living with an adult family member who has a substance abuse problem

• Just Think Twice - resources for children and teens to learn more about important facts relating to drug use, including potential consequences

• Get Smart About Drugs - resources for parents to learn more about substance use in young people and how to talk to children and teens about it

• US Drug Enforcement Administration - resources for families on drug use prevention, recognizing signs of addiction, treatment, and recovery

• Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict - YouTube - a documentary by the FBI to help families and students develop a better understanding of the opioid crisis to have a deeper appreciation about the danger of opioid addiction.  The goal is to reach youth before an addiction can set in.