As the opioid crisis deepens, thousands of children are traumatized by the consequences of addiction in their homes. By integrating trauma-informed approaches, schools can create safe, supportive environments that help these children thrive.
Learn about an effective framework for preventing alcohol use and suicide in Native American youth.
Access the executive summary overview of protective factors associated with substance use and misuse, and strategies that have been shown to be effective in addressing these factors among boys and young men of color.
This overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study includes findings on the role of ACEs in substance use and related behavioral health problems.
Tips for enjoying a frightful holiday while making sure that your kids and yourself stay safe.
This document lists studies about risk and protective factors for mental and/or substance use disorders among Alaska Native and Native American populations.
An overview of prevention research on risk and protective factors associated with binge and heavy episodic drinking among adolescents and young adults.
This tool is designed to help coalitions assess the relative importance and changeability of the factors associated with substance misuse in their communities.
Tips to help you stay safe during and after holiday parties.
The following tables, compiled by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine and the United States Surgeon General, show select protective factors that are associated with healthy development at the individual, family, and school/community levels during specific stages of development from adolescence through young adulthood.