Resources for School Districts Substance Use and Addiction in School Age Children
Adolescence is a critical time for brain development. Alcohol and drug use and gambling early in life can cause irreversible brain damage and sometimes lead to addiction later in life. Resources for educators and administrators, school nurses counselors and other school staff can address drug, alcohol, gambling and e-cig use in school settings. New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the New York State Education Department have partnered to provide this information to increase prevention and treatment education for school-age children using conversation aids, youth-centered programming and family support services.
School Designee Identification Customizable Posters
Customize these poster templates by writing in the name and contact of your school district's substance use disorder designee. Then print, distribute or display! Each poster features a QR code for quick access to resources on this web page.
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Addictive Substances and Behaviors
Like any other substance consumed in excess, alcohol may have associated harms.
High schoolers use e-cigarettes at a rate 5X higher than adults over 25.
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Key facts about adult-use cannabis laws and health effects.
Prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl can be dangerous.
Illicit mix of herbs/toxins often marketed as a "legal" alternative to cannabis.
Cocaine is a powerful & addictive stimulant substance.
An addictive synthetic stimulant with many associated health risks.
A non-opioid sedative found in the unregulated drug supply.