Prevention Action Alliance Prevention Action Alliance is a statewide, 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 1987. PAA delivers up-to-date information and develops initiatives that serve the immediate needs of those working to prevent substance abuse throughout the State of Ohio and beyond. https://www.preventionactionalliance.org

SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. http://www.samhsa.gov/

National Institute on Drug Abuse Our mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. https://www.drugabuse.gov/

D.A.R.E. Program Drug Abuse Resistance Education, commonly referred to as D.A.R.E., is a preventive program aimed at equipping students with the skills to recognize and resist the pressures to experiment with alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. http://www.uaoh.net/department/division.php?structureid=366

CASA Joseph A. Califano, Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in the Carter administration and Chief Domestic Advisor to President Johnson, started The Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. The organization focuses on alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and addiction, and assembles under one roof the skills needed to assess the impact of all addictive substances in all sectors of society. http://www.centeronaddiction.org/

Prescription Drop Box in Upper Arlington Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at the Drug Collection Unit located at:

CVS Pharmacy at 3282 Tremont Rd

Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood While substance use generally begins during the adolescent years, there are known biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the risk that begin accumulating as early as the prenatal period. Learn More

DID YOU KNOW? Teens who had frequent family dinners (5 to 7 per week) were more likely to report having high-quality relationships with their parents. Compared to teens who had infrequent family dinners (2 or fewer per week), teens who had frequent family dinners were almost 1.5 times more likely to have said they had an excellent relationship with their mother and 1.5 times likelier to have said they had an excellent relationship with their father. Learn More

HELPFUL LINKS

Community Resource Guide Understanding young people and substance abuse. The Resource Guide was produced in collaboration with The City of Upper Arlington, The Upper Arlington City Schools, The Upper Arlington Public Library and Syntero. Learn more. Start talking. Download PDF

Marijuana Resources https://www.preventionactionalliance.org/marijuana https://www.johnnysambassadors.org Marijuana & Ohio Business Concerns Marijuana: Impact on Brain Development Marijuana: Impact on Mental Health & Learning Marijuana & Health Marijuana & Public Safety Marijuana: Legalization in Colorado

Alcohol Resources Fact Sheet on Alcohol Use http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/pdfs/alcoholyourhealth.pdf

Alcohol Related Deaths and Illness Learn More

Heroin Resources http://blackbearrehab.com/blog/opioid-addiction-epidemic-users-not-getting-help-long-term-recovery-best-hope./

Inhalants Resources THE NIPC is a public-private effort to promote awareness and recognition of the under publicized problem of inhalant use. http://www.inhalants.org

Cover 2 Resources - Podcast Listen in and hear from Ohio parents, families and recovery experts. http://cover2.org/podcasts

The Urban Dictionary Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary of slang words and phrases that was founded in 1999. http://www.urbandictionary.com

ARTICLES

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/preface

Prescriptions for Anti-anxiety Medications Put Teens at Risk
https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2014/12/prescriptions-anti-anxiety-medications-put-teens-risk

Pain, Substance Abuse and Addiction
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/finder/t/830/pain

Addiction is a Disease
http://www.centeronaddiction.org/addiction/disease-model-addiction

Understanding Addiction: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain
http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-addiction-hijacks-the-brain.htm

Alcoholism and Addiction Intervention
http://www.discoveryplace.info/alcoholism-and-addiction-intervention

Addictive Behaviors: Beyond Drugs and Alcohol
http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/rbook/readabd.htm

Effects of Illegal Drugs on the Heart
https://www.acls.net/effects-of-drugs.htm

Medicine Abuse Project
http://medicineabuseproject.org/

The Guide to Keeping Your Job Before, During and After Rehab
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/the-guide-to-keeping-your-job-before-during-and-after-rehab

Upper Arlington Police and EMS
If you want to talk with someone from the Police Department or EMS you can call them directly at (614) 583-5150. Or for an emergency call 911. If you are concerned about the health or well-being of a child who might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you need additional support or assessment, our police and EMS teams are here to help.

Anonymous Reporting to UAPD
If you are concerned about the health or well-being of a child who might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you would like to remain anonymous:

1. Go to UAOH.net.
2. Once there go to the search field and type “Anonymous Crime Tip.”
3. You are then directed to a page that allows you to select worrisome behavior and offer a written explanation.

Upper Arlington City Schools
Students and families can talk with:

• The School nurse in your young person’s building
• Jon Rice, resource officer at Upper Arlington High school
• Andrew Theado, Principal at Upper Arlington High school
• Jason Fine, Principal at Jones Middle School
• Rob Gonda, Principal at Upper Hasting Middle School
• Ask about the Syntero school-based counselor for your young person’s building

Public School Works
Public School Works is an anonymous third party reporting tool. To access Public School Works:

1. Go to UASchools.org and click on Students and Parents.
2. Select “Report a Student Safety Concern.”
3. The system will prompt you to select if your concern is regarding bullying or another issue.
4. From there you are directed to a page where you have the opportunity to select the worrisome behavior.
5. Once you hit “Next” you are given the opportunity to supply a first and last name.
6. If you want your concerns to be anonymous then - first name: Stand and last name: Project (or whatever you like)
7. You can also share a written response.
8. Once you “SUBMIT" – this information is shared with district administration.

DRUG TESTING

CompDrug
CompDrug’s mission is to provide a fully responsive continuum of care from prevention services through recovery. CompDrug’s high staff retention rate allows for consistent personal care. Licensed medical doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and chemical dependency counselors support each client’s treatment plan in a coordinated manner.

47 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 224-4506
http://www.compdrug.com

Sportsafe
SPORT SAFE Testing Service, Inc. is a growing company dedicated to providing high quality service to high schools and their Boards of Education.

20 Grace Drive, Powell, OH 43065
(614) 847-0847
http://sportsafe.com

TREATMENT/COUNSELING

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Simply dial 9-8-8. https://988lifeline.org/

Syntero Syntero provides compassionate, professional, expert counseling and community based services in Central Ohio. http://www.syntero.org

MILL RUN LOCATION 3645 Ridge Mill Drive Columbus, Ohio 43026 PHONE: 614.457.7876 FAX: 614.457.7896

DUBLIN LOCATION 299 Cramer Creek Court Dublin, Ohio 43017 PHONE: 614.889.5722 FAX: 614.889.9335

H2O - Hope to Others H2O is an open support group for parents of children of all ages who have been impacted by alcohol and other drugs. http://www.syntero.org/h2o-hope-to-others

C.A.S.A. - The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Although there is not yet a cure for addiction, there are effective treatments and ways to manage it. This can include helping people reduce and eliminate their use of addictive substances so they can lead healthy lives. http://www.casacolumbia.org

The Ohio Behavioral Health Directory Search all of the state certified addiction treatment providers in Ohio. https://prod.ada.ohio.gov/directory

Parkside Our goal is to provide clients with the tools necessary to sustain lasting and meaningful recovery. In order to do this, our clinical staff focuses on identifying the root of the problem, while engaging clients in an individualized treatment plan to promote steady growth.

349 Olde Ridenour Rd Columbus, OH 43230 (614) 471-2552 http://www.thewoodsatparkside.com

MaryHaven Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment MaryHaven is Central Ohio’s best-in-class integrated behavioral health services provider specializing in addiction recovery.

1791 Alum Creek Drive (614) 445-8131 https://maryhaven.com

Talbot Hall Since 1974, Talbot Hall has provided high quality, comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction recovery services in central Ohio.

1441 Phale D. Hale Drive (614) 257-3760 https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/locations-and-parking/talbot-hall

Cornerstone of Recovery Cornerstone of Recovery offers hope and help, healing and change. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services (ODMHAS), Cornerstone of Recovery provides comprehensive alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs specifically tailored to the varying needs of patients and their families.

5003 Horizons Drive #110 (614) 889-0000 https://cornerstoneofrecovery.com/ohio

Dublin Springs Using the latest advancements in program curriculum such as web-based COGNIT®, Good Days Ahead®, and the Hazelden® Co-Occurring Disorders Program, individualized treatment plans are developed and used to begin the journey to recovery and mental wellness.

Mental Health Clinic 7625 Hospital Drive (614) 717-1800 http://www.dublinsprings.com