Talking with a child about the dangers of substance use and showing disapproval of such behavior is a key factor. It’s also essential to stay involved in a child’s day-to-day activities. In a new report from SAMHSA, Parental Involvement in Preventing Youth Substance Use, data from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) support these assertions.
SPF-SIG Fact Sheets
SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) Web Site
SAMHSA's new Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) Web site launched this week. Targeted toward providers who work with people who are homeless, the Web site shares state-of-the art knowledge, evidence-based practices, and practical resources.
The Web site provides an interactive learning community for researchers, providers, consumers, and Government agencies at all levels. It is an easy-to-manage resource with content that informs, features that engage, and training that is useful. These elements are brought together to promote recovery-oriented and consumer-centered services for people who are homeless.
Resiliency
Interviews, newsletters and tip sheets on the power of resiliency.
Conference Materials Archives
FYSAS Reports
State and County Reports from the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey are now available.
Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention
The State of Florida Office of Drug Control. This Web site is designed to be used by the Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council, school personnel, state agencies, community members, faith-based organizations, employers and others as a resource for suicide prevention. Click here to visit this web site.
It is our hope that prevention leaders, professionals, youth, parents and others interested in Prevention in Florida can find everything that they need to assist them in helping accomplish this goal.
Click here to visit the Florida source for violence and substance abuse prevention web site.
2009 FADAA Annual Conference
Turning Hope into Action: Innovation and Inspiration
This year’s theme emphasizes the movement of our field toward use of technology and evidence-based practices. You will gain knowledge and insight related to the rapidly changing environment in which we work. Please join us in Orlando. Click here to visit the 2009 Conference web site.
FADAA Resource Center
FADAA serves as Florida's RADAR
(Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) Center for alcohol,
tobacco and other drug (ATOD) information. Visit the Resource Center often for books, videos, CDs, Webinars and apply for CEUs.
Florida Prevention System Document
FINAL versions of the 2004 Florida Prevention System document are now available. The files can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format at http://fcpr.fsu.edu/prevention/fps_document.html.
