Here are some links to websites and resources that have been very helpful on various topics covered by First Step:
Responsible Drinking? Here are some interesting resources:
1. This is a recent article about how no amount of alcohol is safe for your brain:
2. This is a similar study that came out in 2018:
3. Here is a breakdown or the money brought in by alcohol companies:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/207936/us-total-alcoholic-beverages-sales-since-1990/
4. This is a good breakdown of revenue made from underage drinking:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34100705/
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
1. Here is an overview of the Habits:
https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
2. This is a good overview of the 7 Habits Book:
https://www.samuelthomasdavies.com/book-summaries/self-help/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/
3. Here is the 7 Habits book on Youtube read by Steven Covey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wBP7h2T1o4
Substance Use, Abuse, Dependence:
1. This site is from Canada, but it has some good information about possible signs of drug/alcohol use and how to approach the subject with your child:
http://deal.org/parents/drugs-and-alcohol/
2. This link is to the webpage for the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is a great resource for prevention and information:
http://www.nida.nih.gov/prevention/risk.html
3. This link is for The Partnership for Drug Free America. It has many good tips and resources:
4. This is a government sponsored website with some good general information:
5. Parents – The Anti Drug website. Empowering information for parents, educators, and others who work with kids.
6. This link will give you a brief description of 12 step programs for various addictions:
7. This is a link to the New York State Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services. You can find many useful resources here about finding services for a loved one:
8. Here are links to The Prevention Council in Saratoga Springs, New York, along with Healing Springs Recovery Center and Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS). The Prevention Council supports Healing Springs and RAIS and each program offers wonderful resources and supports.
https://preventioncouncil.org/
9. This is a link to Friends of Recovery New York. They are funded by OASAS and have a great deal of information and resources throughout New York!
10. The Anonymous People is a wonderful documentary that helps to explain much of the approaches and climate of current recovery treatment, support, and advcacy – I encourage you to check it out. There is also a link to Reversing the Stigma. This is a powerful and informative documentary that OASAS made regarding the history of recovery treatment and current resources and approaches for effective recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse or addiction, please contact First Step. Your information will remain completely confidential, and we can help you to take the first step towards getting help…