Parents/Community Groups
On this page, you’ll find websites and other tools with information and data/statistics of particular relevance to parents, community groups, and the general public.
Got a resource to suggest? Email Meg Brunner at meganw@uw.edu.
StopOverdose.org (ADAI)
Great for: Learning how to prevent, identify, and reverse overdoses from opioids and stimulants; finding naloxone in Washington State. Includes information specifically about fentanyl.
LearnAboutTreatment.org (ADAI)
Great for: Learning about opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder, learning about effective treatment strategies. Includes text and video resources.
LearnAboutCannabisWA.org (ADAI)
Great for: Science-based information for the public about retail and medical cannabis; includes factsheets, FAQ for consumers, pages for parents and teens, video education, and more.
High-THC Concentration Cannabis (ADAI)
Great for: Learning about the health risks and policy concerns related to retail sale of high-THC concentration cannabis products.
Medline Plus (National Library of Medicine)
Great for: Patients and their families looking for a range of reliable, vetted information on health-related aspects of alcohol, tobacco, opioids, cannabis, and other drugs and addiction.
See also: Trending Topics
ADAI Clearinghouse
Great for: Finding print and online resources about drugs and alcohol, with a focus on training and prevention. Washington residents can request free print materials. Washington State residents can order print materials in bulk at no charge.
A Parent's Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use (Seattle Children's and UW)
Great for: Advice for Washington State parents concerned about the implications of legalized retail marijuana on kids.
SAMHSA Store
Great for: Print and online prevention and training resources about drugs and alcohol, including many items in Spanish and other languages.
NIDA Publications
Great for: Easy-to-understand, science-based publications for the public, patients, or youth on a range of topics.
NIDA for Teens: Parents Section
Great for: Scientific facts about drugs, parenting skills for prevention of youth use, and how to get help if you think your child has a problem.
See also: Prevention/Treatment Resources section
Washington State Data & Resources (ADAI)
Great for: Statewide or county-specific data on a variety of substance-related topics.
LearnAboutCannabisWA.org (ADAI)
Great for: Science-based information about cannabis, including some Washington statistics on adult and youth use.
Ask HYS (Healthy Youth Survey)
Great for: Finding substance- and risk-related statistics on Washington youth grades 6, 8, 10, 12.
See also: Data & Statistics section
Washington Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511
Great for: 24-hour help and referral for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health issues.
TeenLink: 1-866-TEENLINK
Great for:Confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental peer support for youth ages 13-20. Available evenings 6-10pm only.
Seattle Area Helplines & Treatment Resources (ADAI)
Great for: Listing of local helplines, self-help and recovery resources, treatment organizations, libraries & clearinghouses, key agencies, UW resouces, and more.
