Resources for School Districts
Substance Use and Addiction in School Age Children
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the New York State Education Department have partnered to provide resources for educators and administrators, school nurses and counselors, as well as students and families, to address drug, alcohol, gambling and e-cig use in school settings. Alcohol and drug use and gambling early in life can cause irreversible brain damage and sometimes lead to addiction later in life. Adolescence is a critical time for brain development. OASAS provides a number of resources for the prevention and treatment of school-age children, including conversation aids, youth-centered programs such as clubhouses, and added support services for family and community.
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.
Early Intervention
Get the Facts
Addictive Substances and Behaviors
Like any other substance, if consumed in excess, alcohol may have associated...
High schoolers use e-cigarettes at a rate 5X higher than adults over 25.
Gambling addiction can have devastating effects on the individual, family...
Prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl can be dangerous and potentially...
Synthetic cannabinoids contain man-made, psychoactive chemicals that are toxic...
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