Prevention Resources

United States Surgeon General: Warning regarding Youth Marijuana Use

21 For A Reason

Connecticut has established 21 as the legal minimum age for drinking alcohol, purchasing tobacco products, cannabis use, and casino gambling. The 21 for a Reason Blog provides information about the risks of these activities for underage youth and discusses why the minimum age is 21 for a Reason.

https://www.seracct.org/21-for-a-reason/

2-1-1 Resources and Referrals 

https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/mental-health/
 

https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/substance-abuse/

https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/crisis/

You Think You Know-Prescription Drug Misuse

 
 

Drug Enforcement Agency #OnePillCanKill

 

EXPOSED: HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

What every parent of teenagers should know. 

This original video was created by several local Youth Prevention Councils to help parents learn how to recognize common items teenagers can easily obtain to conceal drugs, alcohol or paraphenalia. Parents can also learn helpful tips to have a conversation with your teenager about drug and alcohol use. Exposed: Parent Education Film - Youtube

Screenagers Movie

A movie about stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of screen time. Includes solutions for how parents, educators and teens can help. 

https://www.screenagersmovie.com/

Connecticut Social Host Laws

• Providing and allowing minors under 21 to drink in Connecticut is against the law.
• Individuals who knowingly permit minors to possess or consume alcohol may be fined, imprisoned, or both.
• Minors may be fined for violating the law.
• Anyone who owns or controls private property, including a dwelling unit, is prohibited from knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, permitting anyone under age 21 to illegally possess alcohol in the unit or on the property.
• Contact Youth Services for free Tamper Evident Stickers that you can use at home to secure your alcohol and deter youth usage. 

TALK. THEY HEAR YOU.

SAMHSA Youth Substance Use Prevention Campaign

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children early.

Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Check out these resources to help you start talking to your kids about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.

SAMHSA Parent Resources