Resources for Faculty & Administrators

The following prevention resources were chosen specifically for faculty and school administrators, to help prevent substance abuse and promote healthy life choices. You can find more general prevention resources by visiting FCD Updates, Drug and Alcohol Information, and Recommended Websites. And don't forget to check out the FCD Forums!

Articles

Adult Attitudes and Hidden Heroes
As we struggle with the problem of adolescent drug-taking, we often neglect to consider the impact of our own values, attitudes, and beliefs on teenagers' decisions and behaviors. This FCD article takes a closer look at this important issue.

Preventing Substance Abuse
The primary purpose of school policy regarding student use of alcohol/drugs should be to establish a drug-free community. This FCD article takes a look at how to develop a balanced disciplinary/non-disciplinary approach as a means of achieving this goal.

Supporting and Encouraging Non-Use
It is more important then ever that school administrators develop comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies, not only to deal with substance abuse, but to support students who opt for drug-free lifestyles. This FCD article takes an in depth look at the many things schools can do to support and encourage the non-use of alcohol and other drugs.

Weblinks

Find a Treatment Facility
Search this database of over 11,000 alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs to find the facilities nearest you. Use Advanced Search to specify the kind of treatment you are looking for.

NIDA for Teens: Activites for Parents & Teachers
Help kids understand the science behind drug abuse by completing these lessons at home or in the classroom. Topics include: The Brain & Addiction, Anabolic Steroids, Ecstasy, Marijuana, Nicotine, and the "Mind Over Matter" Teachers Guide.

Teachers Guide
Teachers Guide is a drug education resource that was developed by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. They provide teachers with ideas and resources for incorporating drug prevention messages into the classroom. (Part of TheAntiDrug.com website.)

Trends in Drug Use, High School and Youth
Since 1975, the Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) has annually studied the extent of drug abuse among high school 12th-graders. The survey was expanded in 1991 to include 8th- and 10th-graders. Decreases or stability in use patterns were noted for the most part from 2003 to 2004. However, for the second year significant increases in inhalant abuse were seen among 8th-graders.