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A quarterly newsletter designed for parents, family members, and caregivers of adolescents. This newsletter is designed to give caregivers the tools to help their children who may be dealing with substance use.
In between newsletters, one-page updates are released monthly to keep you informed about new tools that are available.
A quarterly newsletter with information on the latest research in adolescent substance abuse treatment, evidence based practice, and system of care. The newsletter also includes upcoming trainings and events, personal success stories from patients and providers, and a space for providers to give us feedback. Monthly updates are released to keep you up to date on the latest news and trainings.
Our fact sheets are designed to give you "answers at a glance." If you have specific questions about adolescent substance abuse we can help! Click on a question below to find answers!
Have a question that isn't included in our fact sheets? Submit your ideas for future factsheets by emailing bestasat@uncg.edu
Coffee breaks are one-page summaries of recent research articles in the field. “Learn what the latest research says about adolescent substance abuse in the time it takes to have your coffee break.”
Oftentimes, a topic warrants further attention and so we have created in depth research briefs on a few topics relevant to adolescent substance abuse. This section includes a full report of our Provider Survey.
With support from the grant, we have been able to participate in several conferences. PDF versions of these presentations are included below.
September 2008 Update (pdf)
June 2008 Update (pdf)
Attachment: Preventing Cough Medicine Abuse (pdf)
May 2008 Update (pdf)
March 2008 Update (pdf)
February 2008 Update (pdf)
November 2007 Update (pdf)
NC Families United Newsletter October 2007 (pdf)
October 2007 Newsletter (pdf)
September 2007 Update (pdf)
NC Families United Special Edition on Substance Use and Abuse July 2007 (pdf)
July 2007 Newsletter (pdf)
June 2007 Update (pdf)
April 2007 Newsletter
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September 2008 Update (pdf)
June 2008 Update (pdf)
May 2008 Update (pdf)
April 2008 Newsletter (pdf)
March 2008 Update (pdf)
February 2008 Update (pdf)
November 2007 Update (pdf)
October 2007 Newsletter (pdf)
September 2007 Update (pdf)
July 2007 Newsletter (pdf)
June 2007 Update (pdf)
May 2007 Update (pdf)
April 2007 Newsletter (pdf)
What is the Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Project? (pdf)
Do adolescents need substance abuse treatment?(pdf)
Does sex-specific treatment help adolescents succeed in treatment programs?(pdf)
Where do I turn to get help for my child in North Carolina? (pdf)
What is the relationship between substance abuse and homelessness for adolescents? (pdf)
What is the relationship between mental illness and substance abuse for adolescents? (pdf)
What is Contingency Management (CM) and how is it used with adolescents? (pdf)
"Predictors of initiation of alcohol use among US adolescents" (pdf)
"Risk and protective factors associated with alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use during adolescence" (pdf)
"Adolescent substance abuse treatment: A synthesis of controlled evaluations" (pdf)
"Assessing the feasibility of using contingency management to modify cigarette smoking by adolescents" (pdf)
ASA Focus Group Perspectives Report 2009 (pdf)
A Description of Provider Survey Results Regarding Treatment Approaches in Adolescent Substance Abuse for North Carolina - January 2008 (pdf)
Provider Survey Used for January 2008 Report (pdf)
Governor's Winter School
Trauma-Informed Services: Changes in Understanding and Changes in Practice
(February 26, 2008) (pdf)
Adolescent Substance Abuse Competencies (pdf)
These publications were produced by UNCG Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships in collaboration with the North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services with financial support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center or Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (grant number 6 J79 T117387-02-2). Reproduction of the texts are encouraged; however, copies may not be sold.
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