Best Practice Resources
Websites
- College Drinking-Changing the Culture : This is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
- The Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery provides colleges and universities the tools and resources to launch alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery programs on their campuses.
- The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is dedicated to creating and distributing programs to reduce hazardous drinking and promote peer intervention among young adults.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is pleased to provide institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities with these resources to prevent drug abuse among college students.
Research
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention on College Campuses: Model Programs
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Focus On Prevention
DOWNLOADABLE PREVENTION RESOURCES
Substance Abuse Prevention
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Association (SAMHSA) Publications
- Drug Enforcement Administration: Education & Print Resources
- Red Ribbon Week: Annual Theme and Related Resources
- Institute for Research, Education, & Training in Addictions (IRETA): Substance Use Brochures
- National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: Order Free Campus Focused Materials
- Generation Rx: Resources for College Students on Prescription Drug Prevention
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH): Publications and Infographics
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism: Fact Sheets
- SAMHSA: Mobile Apps for Download
- Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol & Drug Educators (CADE): Cannabis Prevention Toolkit for Higher Ed
- Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Opioids Portal for Prevention Strategies
- Campus Drug Prevention: Practitioners Toolbox
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism Fact Sheet
- NCCA Alcohol & Athletic Performance
Parent Brochures for Talking About AOD
- CHASCo Brochure for Parents
- MTSU Parent Brochure
- UT Knoxville Parent Brochure
- UT Chattanooga Parent Brochure
Suicide Prevention
- TN Suicide Prevention Network: Brochures
- The Jason Foundation: Downloadable Information
- The Trevor Project: Free Curriculum and Downloads for Reaching LGBTQ Youth
Mental Health
- Therapist Aid: Worksheets, Guides & Brochures
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): Infographics & Fact Sheets
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Brochures & Fact Sheets
Webinars
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTHS
Prevention Related Awareness Months & Programming Ideas
January: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January: NIDA Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
February: African American History Month
April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April: National Minority Health Awareness Month
April: National Alcohol Awareness & Prevention Month
May: Asian/Pacific Heritage Month
May: National Prevention Week by SAMHSA
June: National Men’s Health Month (and week)
August: International Overdose Awareness Day
September: National Recovery Month
September: National Hispanic Heritage Month
September: Suicide Awareness Month & Week
October: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
October: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
November: National Native American Heritage Month
November: Great American Smoke Out
December: National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Contact Info
This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.
The Tennessee REDLINE (1-800-889-9789) is a toll-free information and referral line coordinated by TAADAS and funded by the TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
NOTICE: THIS AGENCY IS A RECIPIENT OF TAXPAYER FUNDING. IF YOU OBSERVE AN AGENCY DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY WHICH YOU CONSIDER TO BE ILLEGAL, IMPROPER, OR WASTEFUL, PLEASE CALL THE STATE COMPTROLLER’S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE: 1-800-232-5454.