Behavioral Health Services
Information and Facts
The following Links to other non-Salt Lake County Government Websites are provided as a courtesy. Salt Lake County cannot assure their origin nor accuracy of the information contained on them. This is not a comprehensive list. The links do not necessarily represent the views nor do they constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Salt Lake County Government or any of its employees. For developments in the substance abuse field, please look at the available Research.
211ut.org Information and Referral services for numerous types of services (not just substance abuse).
For Tweens and Early Teens
Too Smart to Start An interactive site with games that help to teach early teens about alcohol.
Mouse Party Affects of Drugs on Animated Mice
For Mid to Late Teens
The Cool Spot An interactive site that provides facts, resources, and a quiz on teen alcohol abuse and peer pressure.
Tips for Teens Facts about alcohol for teens.
Check Yourself An interactive check yourself approach that includes quizzes, games, stories, and resources on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) issues and problems.
Free Vibe Provides an array of tips and information on ATOD abuse and allows the browsers to interact and share their stories.
NIDA for Teens The science behind drug abuse for teens.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder This will take you to a new page with various links to learn how to stop this 100% preventable disorder.
College Drinking Resources on facts and myths relating to alcohol, cutting down on drinking, and prevention.
For Parents
Parents Empowered An organization dedicated to eliminating underage drinking in Utah
Time to Talk Examples of scenarios of abuse, including helpful tips on how to talk with your child about the risks and how to safeguard that may arise, with age-appropriate suggestions on how to start a conversations. How to answer the question, “Did you do drugs?”
The Anti-Drug Information for parents about how to talk to their children about drugs.
Time to Act Information on the signs and risk factors of drug abuse. Videos of experts in the field providing tips on how, when, and what to ask if you think your child may be using drugs.
The Parent Toolkit A site designed to inspire more parents and family members to connect with their kids in ways that persuade them not to use drugs.
RxList and Pill identifier Two websites to help you identify any pills you find.
Vaults of Erowid A list of common street names for drugs and drug slang.
Parents - The Anti-Drug Free resources and materials to download
College Drinking Information for parents about drinking at colleges.
The science behind drug abuse for parents and teachers
Prescription Assistance
Lilly Pharmaceuticals
For Teachers
NIDA Goes Back to School Curricula to teach students about drugs.
En Español
Padres - La Anti-Droga Información para los padres de como hablar con sus hijos sobre las drogas.
EDAF Centro de Excelencia Información sobre el Espectro de los Desórdenes Relacionados con el Alcoholismo Fetal (EDAF)
General
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
Page last updated on 09.09.09