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Alcohol Resources

Alcohol and Mental Health

A Day in the Life of Older Adults: Substance Use Facts (SAMHSA)
Alcohol and Stress (NIAAA)
Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Depression
Alcohol: Binge Drinking
Mental Health Indicators in the United States (2015)
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator

Alcohol and Vehicles

2013 State Alcohol Impaired-Driving Estimates
A Pocket Guide for Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention
Driving Under the Influence
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Alcohol and Marijuana Combined
Drunk Driving Prevention Ad Council
Drunk Driving/NHSTA
Iowa impaired boating regulations

College and Drinking

A Call to Action: Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges
A Snapshot of Annual High-Risk College Drinking Consequences
College Alcohol-Related Statistics
Key College Alcohol Study Publications (CAS)

Data

2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Binge Drinking Among Iowans
Binge Drinking Fact Sheet

Drinking During Pregnancy

Alcohol-Related Birth Defects: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking and your Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Exposure
Fetal Alcohol FAQ's
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence (SAMHSA)

Facts

Alcohol Brochures and Fact Sheets (NIAAA)
Alcohol Use and Older Adults (NIAAA)
Dangers of excessive drinking and impaired driving infographic
Fact Sheets - Binge Drinking
Facts About Alateen
Facts About Alcohol Overdose (or Alcohol Poisoning)
Facts on Underage Drinking
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Recognizing the signs, symptoms and when to get help
Rethinking Drinking - Alcohol and Your Health (NIAAA)
The Alcohol Fact Sheet (IABH)

Iowa Trends

2012 State Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol Use in Iowa
Binge Drinking in Iowa

Organizations

Alcoholics Anonymous in Iowa
Center for Disease Control Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD)
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Resources for family members

A Family History of Alcoholism
Adolescent & Young Adult Health Care in Iowa: A Guide to Understanding Consent & Confidentiality Laws
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Literature
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in the Best of Families
Children of Alcoholics: Toolkit for Educators
Effects of Parental Substance Abuse on Children and Families
It Feels So Bad
It's Not Your Fault
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use (NIAAA)
Parents - Talk With Your High School Grads About Celebrating Safely (NIH)

Underage Drinking

Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS): Underage Drinking
Fact Sheet on Underage Drinking
Intervention eBook: What to do if your child is drinking or using drugs
Prevent and Reduce Underage Age Drinking - A Guide to Action for Communities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Ten Drug and Alcohol Policies That Will Save Lives
The Consequences of Underage Drinking
Underage Drinking
Underage Drinking: Myths versus Facts (Fact Sheet - SAMHSA)
What Do You Throw Away?
Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented

Drugs Resources

Brochures

Family Opioid Brochure
I Am In Control
Iowa's Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Infographic
Mental Health First Aid
Naloxone Flyer
Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith and Community Leaders Bring Hope and Healing to Our Communities
Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response Brochure
Pain in the Nation (Trust for America's Health)
SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention TOOLKIT
SPF RX Youth Prescription Drug Brochure

Drugs

Club Drugs
Crack or Cocaine
Inhalants
Iowa Substance Abuse Brief - Methamphetamine
Marijuana
Marijuana Profile
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine Infographic
Opioid Update Newsletter (IDPH)
Opioid Video Messages
Opioids
Prescription Drugs and Cold Medicines
Steroids (Anabolic)
Synthetics
Tobacco and Nicotine

Dual Diagnosis

Co-occurring Disorders
Dual Diagnosis: Just the Facts

Iowa Drug Trends

Drug Trends in Iowa
Iowa Opioid Fact Sheet (November 2018)
Iowa Opioid Impacts and Solutions (IDPH)
Opioid Initiative Report Card (November 2018)

Kids and Drugs

Adolescent & Young Adult Health Care in Iowa: A Guide to Understanding Consent & Confidentiality Laws
Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids eBook (Partnership for Drug Free Kids)
Intervention eBook: What to do if your child is drinking or using drugs
Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know
NIDA for teens; the Science Behind Drug Abuse
Science-based Drug Education Resources (NIDA)
Teen Substance Use & Risks
Tips for Teens (Methamphetamine) SAMHSA

Legal

Controlled Substances Act (DEA)
Emergency detention
Good Samaritan Law
Good Samaritan Law - Banner Ad (300x60)
Good Samaritan Law - Facebook Ad (300x250)
Good Samaritan Law - Fact Sheet
Good Samaritan Law - Flyer for Email
Good Samaritan Law - Flyer for Print
Good Samaritan Law - General Public Video
Good Samaritan Law - Law Enforcement Educational Video
Good Samaritan Law - Pocket Card for Printing
Good Samaritan Law - Post Cards for Printing
Involuntary Commitment or Treatment

Organizations

Bureau of Substance Abuse - Programs and Services
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
In the Rooms
Iowa Cocaine Anonymous site
Narcotics Anonymous in Iowa
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies (OAS)
Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
​C.R.U.S.H. of Iowa (Community Resources United to Stop Heroin)

Overview

Addiction is a Brain Disease
Commonly Abused Drugs
Drug Profiles
HBO Addiction Series
Just think Twice
Marijuana & Other Drugs: A Link We Can't Ignore (SAM)
Marijuana Legalization: Quick Facts (SAM)
National Drug Threat Assessment 2017
NIDA DrugFacts: Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
NIDA DrugFacts: Understanding Drug Use and Addiction
Pain in the Nation (Trust for America's Health)
RX Pain Medications: Know the Options - Get the Facts

Spanish Resources

NIDA En Español

Gambling Resources

Brochures

Brain Biology and Gambling Disorder
Brain Biology and Gambling Disorder (Spanish)
Gambling Myths
Gambling Responsibly
Gambling Spending Card
Get Help Card
Help Will Find You
Internet Gambling
Self Exclusion
Sports Betting
Tax Refunds and Reporting Gambling Losses
This is The First Step To Change
Tips on Understanding Problem Gambling
What You Will Lose

Family and Gambling

Problem Gambling - A Guide for Parents
What do you know about gambling addiction?

Gambling Research

1998 Montana Gambling Study
Easy Money: The Odds of Gambling
Gambling and co-occurring health compromising behaviors in military
National Gambling Impact Study Commission
Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review 1999
The Iowa Gambling Treatment and Prevention Program (IGTP) Reports and Studies

Gambling Screening Tools

20-question survey from Gambler's Anonymous
Problem Gambling Screening Tools

Internet Gambling

Internet Gambling
Internet Gambling and Addiction

Organizations

Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous
Iowa Gambling Treatment Program (IGTP)/Iowa Department of Public Health

Responsible Gambling

Gambling Spending Card
Responsible Gambling

Sports Betting

National Study on Collegiate Sports Wagering and Associated Behaviors
Sports Betting
Sports gambling apps target users as young as 13

Suicide Resources

Help and Resources

A Journey Toward Health and Hope: Your Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt (SAMHSA)
After an attempt: A guide for taking care of yourself after your treatment in the emergency department
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
Counseling and Support Groups (Foundation 2)
Foundation 2
Live Through This
Suicide Prevention (SAMHSA)
Suicide Prevention HelpGuide
Suicide Prevention: Facts and Resources (SAMHSA)
Suicide Safe: The Suicide Prevention App for Health Care Providers
The Trevor Project
Trans Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line
Your Life Your Voice

Media: Reporting Suicide

Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide

Mental and Emotional Health

HELPGUIDE.ORG

National Organizations

Action Alliance
American Association of Suicidology
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
Yellow Ribbon

Prevention and Research

2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Iowa Facts and Figures 2018
Iowa Suicide Prevention Plan 2015-2018
Suicide Prevention (SAMHSA)
Suicide Surveillance Strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools

Professionals and Suicide

A Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace
Adult Corrections Resources
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools (SPRC)
After an Attempt- A Guide for Medical Providers in the Emergency Department Taking Care of Suicide Attempt Survivors
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - For Journalists
Suicide Surveillance Strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Talking about Suicide & LGBT Populations
The Role of Adult Correctional Officers in Preventing Suicide
The Role of Emergency Medical Services Providers in Preventing Suicide
The Role of Faith Community Leaders in Preventing Suicide
The Role of Foster Parents in Preventing Suicide
The Role of High School Teachers in Preventing Suicide (SPRC)
The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Preventing Suicide
Thirteen Reasons Why - Consideration for Educators
Thirteen Reasons Why - School Counselors
TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA)

Resources for Kids and Parents

#chatsafe: A young person’s guide for communicating safely online about suicide
After an Attempt- A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member after Treatment in the Emergency Department
Helping Children and Youth Who Have Traumatic Experiences
High School Student Resources (SPRC)
Middle School Resources (SPRC)
Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress after a Suicide
Shape The Sky: Online safety
Tips For Parents For Talking With Their Children About 13 Reasons Why And Suicide
You Matter (for teens and young adults)

Suicide Loss Survivors

Iowa Suicide Bereavement Support Groups

Warning Signs

Know the Signs: Suicide is Preventable
Learn the Warning Signs (National Suicide Prevention Line)

Recovery Resources

Organizations

Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization
Al-Anon/Alateen
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Web site
Bureau of Substance Abuse
Celebrate Recovery
Co-Anon Family Groups
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous
Crystal Meth Anonymous
Debtors Anonymous
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous
Iowa Al-Anon and Alateen
Iowa Alcoholics Anonymous site
Iowa Dual Recovery Anonymous (IDRA)
Iowa Region of Narcotics Anonymous
LifeRing
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
Marijuana Anonymous Online
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Nicotine Anonymous
Overcomers Outreach
Overeaters Anonymous World Service Organization
Recoveries Anonymous!
Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS)
Women for Sobriety, Inc.

Publications

Aftercare for Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Conozca sus Derechos (Know Your Rights), Spanish
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Magazine
Know Your Rights brochure, English
Managing post-surgical pain for those in addiction recovery
Relapse Articles by Terence T. Gorski
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Online
The Story of Bill W

Resources

Addiction Recovery Blog
Association of Recovery Schools
National Recovery Month
Partners for Recovery (PFR)
SAMHSA/Recovery
Service to Others in Sobriety
SMART Recovery
Start Your Recovery
White Bison

General Topic Resources

Brain Injury

Brain Injury Services Program
Brainline
Helps Brain Injury Screening Tool
Iowa Concussion Consortium (Brain Injury Alliance)
Iowa Home and Community Based Services Brain Injury Waiver Information Packet (English)
Iowa Home and Community Based Services Brain Injury Waiver Information Packet (Spanish)
Iowa State Plan for Brain Injury 2018-2021
Lifetime History of Traumatic Brain Injury and other Acquired Brain Injuries
Neuro-Resource Facilitation (Brain Injury Alliance)
Ohio State University TBI Identification Method — Interview Form

Bullying

Bullying Prevention in Indian Country
Bullying Resources for Educators
Cerebral Palsy and Bullying
Governor’s Office for Bullying Prevention at the University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Department of Education Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Resource:
KnowBullying Phone App
Media Guidelines for Bullying Prevention
National Crime Prevention Council bullying resources
Prevent Bullying
Stop Bullying
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE)

Your Life Iowa Resources

Every Day Life Support (TV Spot - April 2018)
Every Day Life Support - Radio PSA
Methamphetamine #1 - Radio PSA
Methamphetamine #2 - Radio PSA
Style Guide (2019)
Your Life Iowa - Billboards
Your Life Iowa Brochure
Your Life Iowa Business Card
Your Life Iowa is Here to Help (KCCI-TV, January 2018)
Your Life Iowa Poster and Banner
Your Life Iowa Print (5x10)
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