This document provides an overview of essential information necessary for understanding mental health and substance use disorder parity and how to implement and comply with federal parity laws. This guide applies to parity laws in employer-sponsored health plans and group and individual insurance.
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This brochure gives an overview of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. It lists some of the common limits placed on mental health and substance use disorder benefits and services.
This Advisory reviews the evidence on prescription stimulant misuse among youth and young adults. It establishes prescription stimulant misuse as a public health problem, identifies associated risk and protective factors, and provides programs and action steps for stakeholders to prevent misuse.
This updated TIP reviews what is known about treating the medical, psychiatric, and SUD-related problems associated with the use of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as the misuse of prescription stimulants. The TIP offers recommendations on treatment approaches and maximizing treatment engagement and retention, and strategies for initiating and maintaining abstinence.
The goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented.
A product catalog highlighting underage drinking and substance use prevention materials in English and Spanish for parents and caregivers, community groups, and educators for the "Talk. They Hear You." national media campaign.
A guide for community leaders to use when working with the media to promote underage drinking and substance use prevention resources for parents and caregivers, educators, and other adult role models. The guide offers best practices and sample materials for engaging the media.
A guide for community leaders to use when planning events on underage drinking and substance use prevention for parents and caregivers, educators, and other adult role models. The guide offers best practices and sample materials for planning successful events.
A “Talk. They Hear You.” guide on student assistance resources available for school leaders and administrators and tips on how they can use these resources in their schools.
A guide for community leaders to use when planning to implement the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign in their communities. The guide offers best practices and step-by-step guidance for using the campaign.
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