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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids

Publication ID: PEP19-08
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This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of opioid use. The fact sheet helps to dispel common myths about opioids. Access sources cited in this fact sheet

AlcoholFX Mobile App

Publication ID: ALCOHOLFX
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Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain (AlcoholFX) is a free, science-based app that teaches students ages 10 to 12 how alcohol can harm their brains if they drink. Based on lesson plans from SAMHSA’s Reach Out Now Initiative, the app can easily integrate with instruction in 5th- and 6th-grade classrooms. This app is only available on tablets.

App Features

AlcoholFX is divided into units that describe the six parts of the brain and how alcohol disrupts its function. Using the app:

  • Students can engage in research-based, interactive games that explore brain science while they practice responses to difficult social situations involving alcohol.
  • Educators can use science-based lessons plans, resources, and recorded scenarios to help students and parents learn about the dangers of alcohol to the developing brain.
  • Parents can learn how alcohol affects their child's brain and can put their child's education and health at risk.

For more information, email SAMHSA at samhsainfo@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Young Adult: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5012
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It discusses causes of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and approaches to treatment.

Understanding A First Episode Of Psychosis Young Adult: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5006
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with psychosis. It discusses causes of psychosis, and approaches to treatment.

Understanding Anxiety Disorders Young Adult: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5010
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with anxiety disorder. It discusses causes of anxiety disorder, and approaches to treatment.

Understanding Depression Young Adults: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5004
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with depression. It discusses causes of depression, and approaches to treatment.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Young Adult: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5008
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with bipolar disorder. It discusses causes of bipolar disorder, and approaches to treatment.

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Young Adults: Get the Facts

Publication ID: SMA16-5002
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This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It discusses causes of OCD, and approaches to treatment.

Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt

Publication ID: SMA12-4677B2
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Not worth the risk. Even if it's legal. 

This brochure describes for teens the dangers of misusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. It lists warning signs of prescription drug misuse, and offers advice on receiving help.

Motivation for Change (Based on TIP 35) (Spanish Version)

Publication ID: SMA12-4170
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Motivación Para El Cambio

Provee una dramatización de los problemas de un hombre con el abuso del alcohol, manejo embriagado, negación y recuperación. Presentada en forma de fotonovela con fotos y diálogo. Contiene una guía de recursos para el tratamiento del abuso de sustancias, consejería y grupos de autoayuda.

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