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If you have concerns about someone you believe may be using opioids or other substances and needs help, please contact an APS substance abuse counselor. In an emergency, dial 911 and use the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text to 741741.
APS Substance Counselors work collaboratively with DHS and local agencies to help provide support and resources for families. We are share updated information and trends on substances for students and families.
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Opioids
E-cigarette and Vaping Cessation
Books
For Parents:
- Addict in the Family: Stories of Loss, Hope, and Recovery by Beverly Conyers
- Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
- Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change by Jeffrey Foote, Nicole Kosanske and Stephanie Higgs
- Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy by David Sheff
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
- Don’t Let Your Kids Kill You: A Guide for Parents of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Children by Charles Rubin
- Dreamland The True Tale of American’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones
For Younger Readers:
- Dreamland: (Young Adult Adaptation) the True Tale of American’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones
- Emmy’s Question by Jeannine Auth
- Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krusoczka
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
For Young People
Additional Resources
- Arlington Partnership for Children Youth and Families – “Raising Safe & Healthy Teens, Making The Connections”
- Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
- Above the Influence (Support for Teens who Parents are Struggling with Substance Use)
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Center on Addiction
- Center on Addiction and Partnership for Drug Free Kids Resources
- Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers
- Get One-on-One Help to Address Your Child’s Substance Use
- In a Time of Disruption, Protecting Your Child from the Risks of Substance Use
- I am Sober: Sobriety App
- KidsHealth (Information for parents, educators, teens, and kids)
- National Association for Children of Addiction
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Partnership for Drug Free Kids
- Safe Treatment Locator
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Treatment locator
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
- The Partnership to End Addiction
- Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families
- Arlington-teens
- Get the Facts about Drugs
- Get Smart about Drugs
- Is your teen hiding drugs right under your nose?
- Respiratory Effects of Marijuana
- Marijuana’s Lasting Effects on the Brain
- Spice: ‘If You Use It, You’re Experimenting on Yourself
