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2007 State Estimates of Substance Use & Mental Health - Connecticut
www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k7State/Connecticut.htm
2007 study shows drug and alcohol consumption, in the last month, of people aged 12 and up. This is the State of Connecticut's estimates of substance use and mental health from the 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health.
(updated Jul 5-09)
Adolescent Health Strategic Plan, May 2005
www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/family_health/adlocents_and_school/adolescent_health_strategic_plan.pdf
Examines approaches and objectives (priorities, issues, goals and strategies) of the Connecticut Department of Public Health for dealing with adolescent health.
(updated Sep 18-09)
Connecticut Quit Now
www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3137&Q=416858&PM=1
Free service to help you quit smoking or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or (1-800-784-8669) for information and support over the phone; eligible callers can receive a four-week supply of the nicotine patch for free. The CT Quitline is open 7 days a week from 8 A.M. to 3 A.M. Service is available in English, Spanish, and other languages upon request.
(updated Sep 18-09)
Connecticut School Health Survey 2007
www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388104&dphNav_GID=1832
State wide survey conducted every couple of years. Examines 6 areas of adolescent health behaviors, namely those behaviors that result in unintentional injuries and violence; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual behaviors that result in HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancies; dietary behaviors; and, physical activity. Results are then processed and included in either the "Youth Tobacco Component" or the "Youth Behavior Component".
Website includes access to 2005 and 2007 reports, executive summaries, questionnaires, and various other reports by grade, race, and gender.
Website includes access to 2005 and 2007 reports, executive summaries, questionnaires, and various other reports by grade, race, and gender.
(updated Sep 20-09)
Connecticut Youth Tobacco Survey
www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3137&q=388074
Examined tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among middle and high school students in Connecticut. Includes access to survey data from 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2007.
(updated Sep 18-09)
Report on Fatal and Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses in Connecticut, January 2004
www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/hisr/pdf/drug_overdose_report_2004.pdf
Statistical report lists the number of drug related overdoses and deaths by age group, ethnicity, type of drug and geographical area. Examines mortality trends, hospitalization admissions, and emergency department “non-admissions” due to drug poisoning (overdose or wrong substance given or taken) and drug-induced causes. Also includes data obtained from the Connecticut Poison Control Center on drug poisoning-related phone calls.
(updated Sep 18-09)
State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
www.ct.gov/dcf/site/default.asp
Responsible for helping children and youth find mental health and addiction services in Connecticut.
(updated Sep 20-09)
State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
www.ct.gov/dmhas/site/default.asp
Responsible for the development, coordination, and management of substance abuse prevention and treatment services in Connecticut. According to their website, the Department's prevention services serve all Connecticut citizens, however, its mandate is to serve adults (over 18 years of age) with psychiatric or substance use disorders, or both, who lack the financial means to obtain such services on their own. Youth over the ages of 16 with Mental Health issues, can obtain specialized services through the DMHAS' Young Adult Services Division, however those with addiction issues, should contact the Department of Children and Families for specialized help.
(updated Sep 20-09)
What You Should Know: New Laws for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers
www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/teendriverbroch.pdf
Pamphlet describes new suspension violations for 16- and 17-year-old drivers. Includes information on violating a teen driving restriction, including drinking and driving, speeding, reckless driving, street racing or using a cell phone or text messaging device while driving.
(updated Sep 18-09)
National Services
A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts
oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/youthFacts/youth.pdf
This OAS Report, dated October 18, 2007, summarizes research findings examining adolescent substance use in the US on "an average day." It looks at when the youth first started using substances, how much was consumed in the past year, and who is receiving treatment for their substance use.
(updated May 24-09)
Above the Influence
Abstinence-based information to help youth stay drug free. Part of a media campaign, website created to increase youth awareness of the influences around and teaches strategies to help teens say no to drugs. Program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
(updated Sep 28-09)
Childhelp - National Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and press #1 to speak with a counselor. Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year to help kids, and even adults who are concerned about kids they suspect are being abused or neglected. You can call this number if you live in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
(updated Sep 30-09)
DanceSafe
DanceSafe is a harm reduction organization promoting health and safety within the rave and nightclub community across the United States and Canada. They provide Information on club drugs and how to be safe at raves and reduce the risk of getting heat stroke. DanceSafe also provides training to volunteers who may want to start their own chapter.
(updated Oct 11-09)
Just Think Twice
Provides drug education and prevention information for teens. Sponsored by the DEA. Includes a user guide and lesson plans for teachers.
(updated Sep 28-09)
Monitoring the Future : National Results on Adolescent Drug Use : Overview of Key Findings, 2005
Monitoring the Future (MTF), begun in 1975, is a long-term study of American adolescents, college students, and adults through age 45. It is conducted by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research and is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.)
This report summarizes findings for the 2005 survey of nearly 50,000 8th-, 10th-, and 12thgrade students in over 400 secondary schools across the country. Examines trends in the levels of use, perceived risk, personal disapproval and availability associated with each drug.
This report summarizes findings for the 2005 survey of nearly 50,000 8th-, 10th-, and 12thgrade students in over 400 secondary schools across the country. Examines trends in the levels of use, perceived risk, personal disapproval and availability associated with each drug.
(updated Sep 18-09)
National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities
www.nascsa.org/stateProfiles.htm
Provides access to federal and individual state laws and regulatory information on controlled substances. Link gives access to individual state profiles.
(updated Mar 23-10)
National Drug and Treatment Referral Routing Service
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7 for alcohol and drug information and treatment referral assistance. Service provides by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA).
(updated Sep 28-09)
National Gay & Lesbian Youth TALKLINE
www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/talkline/index.html
Call 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) Mon - Fri, 5 to 9pm (PST) to speak with a volunteer. Helps teens and young adults up to age 25 with coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, and more.
(updated Sep 30-09)
Nineline
Call 1-800-999-9999 (TTY 1-800-999-9915) to talk with a counselor about problems relating to violence, abuse, running away, drugs & alcohol, suicide... Help is available by phone or email from 2pm to 12pm, 7 days/week. Can also get help online through one of the Covenant House Nineline forums. Covenant House helps runaway and homeless kids.
(updated Sep 29-09)
Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the Real World
Sex information for youth living in this century.
(updated Sep 28-09)
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Harm reduction youth organization who's mission is to provide education on the harms caused by the War on Drugs and to seek alternative solutions to the current drug problems.
(updated Sep 28-09)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
This is SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) online searchable directory of alcohol and drug abuse programs located around the country.
(updated Sep 28-09)