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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 Talk to Kids About Suicide

Suicide Prevention Special Edition: Part 1In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we’re sharing a special two-part edition of Know!...

Know! How to Prepare Kids for Back-to-School

Back-to-school season can be a big transition for kids and caregivers. New routines, changing schedules, school-related anxiety, and busy mornings...

Know! How to Support Healthy Sleep Habits for Children and Teens

A good night’s sleep is essential for young people’s overall well-being. Teens, especially, face several challenges in getting consistent, restorative...

Know! How To Expand Your Child’s Community of Support

Strong community connections help children grow and thrive. Research shows that trusted adults, such as teachers, coaches, family friends, neighbors,...

Know! How to help kids live their values

Young people begin developing their values and beliefs early in life, and those values help shape how they see themselves,...

Know! Strategies For a Healthy, Safe, and Substance-Free Summer for Kids

Summer brings a break from school and more ways for young people to enjoy their free time. More freedom, social...

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...