Youth Recommended
Recovery Connection
Fifth grader, Mia, recommends parents check out the Recovery Connection website to learn how to talk to their children about substance abuse.
If you are youth and have recommendations for websites, videos, pictures, games, or widgets that promote substance abuse prevention, send to stultzjy@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
Just for Teens
The Cool Spot
A place for young boys and girls to test their knowledge about alcohol and peer pressure. Take a quiz, ask the professor, and explore your world.
Above the Influence
Above the Influence. It’s a state of mind. It’s about being yourself and not letting negative influence get to you.
Know the facts? Take this quiz and find out.
Pressured? Take this quiz.
Just for Parents
1-855-DRUGFREE
When parents find out their teen is abusing durgs and alcohol, the family's immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment and wheret to find the appropriate substance abuse treatment program if one is needed. The Parents Toll-Free Helpline – 1-855-DRUGFREE – (1-855-378-4373) is staffed by social workers with practical experience in substance abuse intervention and treatment. The Parents Toll-Free Helpline, is staffed Monday-Friday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm EST.
Youth Related Technology Websites
Visit MTV's site to get the facts, share stories, and vote on digital disrespect, constant messaging, sexting, digital drama, and your digital rights.
Where do you draw your digital line? Your mobile, instant messaging, and online accounts are all a part of you. When someone you're dating is controlling, disrespecting, or pressuring you in those spaces, that's not cool. Find videos, callout cards, communication skills, and resources to help you get the right perspective.
www.netsmartz.org/netteens.htm
Because you are internet savvy, it is imperative that you also have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them. Watch teens share their own real life stories about issues affecting them on the internet such as cyberbullying, online enticement, and giving out too much personal information.
tcs.cybertipline.com/knowthedangers8.htm
Think before you post. Webcams, microphones, and digital cameras allow you to post videos, photos, and audio files online and engage in video conversations. Webcam sessions and photos can be easily captured, and users can continue to circulate those images online. In some cases, people believed they were interacting with trusted friends, but later found their images distributed to others or posted on websites.