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Learning is the first step to playing your role in preventing substance misuse.

Here, we’ve collected a variety of resources to help you understand prevention, addiction, various substances, and more. Each of these resources contains key information about its topic, references to high-quality research and reports, resources to support further learning, or more. You’re welcome to not only read them but to share them widely with friends, family, and members of your community.

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Know! How to Support Kids During the Coming Out Process

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, history, and resilience of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

Know! How To Talk To Kids About Immigration Enforcement

The increase in immigration enforcement activity across the country and in Ohio has created fear and distress for many children...

Know! to Help Kids Manage Test Season Stress

As the school year winds down, there’s plenty for students to look forward to. Events like prom, graduation, and the...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refers to the range of effects that can occur in an individual who was exposed to...

Know! to Promote Healthy Romantic Relationships

Download the PDFProm Season and Healthy RelationshipsApril and May are peak prom season, a time when many teens are navigating...

Know! to Have “The Alcohol Talk”

Download the PDFBig Moments, Real ConversationsAs prom and graduation season approaches, many parents and caregivers of teenagers are celebrating these...

Know! How To Build Critical Thinking Skills in Youth

Critical thinking is the ability to thoughtfully analyze information and consider different perspectives before forming a conclusion. It includes a...

Know! How to Support Mental Wellness in the New Year

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Know! Healthy Ways to Handle Holiday Stress

Ready or not, the holiday season is here! Along with the joy, traditions, and celebrations come the holiday stress of...

Know! To Create Healthy Holiday Habits

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress for many people. While festive foods and special meals...

Alcohol Misuse Prevention Toolkit

PAA’s Alcohol Misuse Prevention Toolkit helps equip community coalitions, health organizations, and local partners with clear, accessible materials to support...

Know! to Help Youth Navigate Grief During the Holidays

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