Maryland Services
2014 State Estimates of Substance Use & Mental Health - Maryland
store.samhsa.gov/product/Behavioral-Health-Barometer-2014/SMA15-4895
2014 study shows drug and alcohol consumption, in the last month, of people aged 12 and up. This is the State of Maryland's estimates of substance use and mental health from the 2013-2014 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health.
(updated Oct 30-16)
Center for Substance Abuse Research - CESAR
www.cesar.umd.edu/
Research organizations that conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical and other information, assists in training students in substance abuse research methods and policy analysis, and provides technical assistance to agencies and organizations working in substance abuse related fields.
Website provides research reports and studies on youth behaviour and substance use. CESAR provides three primary information services: The weekly CESAR Fax (a one-page overview of a timely substance abuse topic), CESAR Website, and CESAR Library serves (a clearinghouse of information on substance abuse and related topics).
501 - 4321 Hartwick Rd
College Park,
Maryland, 20740
301-405-9770 Fax: 301-403-8342
Contact:
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Drug Use In Maryland
www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drugs_md.asp
Provides a series of statistical reports examining student drug use, drug-related student suspensions, treatment admissions, overdose deaths, and drug-related arrests by county, drug type, and/or age group in the state of Maryland. These documents have been collated by CESAR - The Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland.
(updated Oct 30-16)
National Services
A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts
www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/CBHSQ128_1/CBHSQ128/sr128-typical-day-adolescents-2013.htm
The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) Report dated August 29, 2013. 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 Nov 1-16)
Above the Influence
www.abovetheinfluence.com/
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 Oct 26-16)
Childhelp - National Child Abuse Hotline
www.childhelp.org/
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 Oct 24-16)
DanceSafe
www.dancesafe.org/
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 24-16)
Just Think Twice
www.justthinktwice.com/
Provides drug education and prevention information for teens. Sponsored by the DEA.
(updated Oct 26-16)
National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities
www.nascsa.org/
Provides access to federal and individual state laws and regulatory information on controlled substances. Link gives access to individual state profiles.
(updated Oct 26-16)
National Gay & Lesbian Youth TALKLINE
www.glbthotline.org/talkline.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 Oct 26-16)
Nineline
https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-youth-programs/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 Oct 26-16)
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
ssdp.org/
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.
Contact:
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Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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 Oct 26-16)