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Fact Sheet

Restorative Practices at a Glance

Department of Justice, 2023

This resource provides an overview of restorative practices and outlines facts and common misunderstandings.

Fact Sheet

Preparing for Opioid-Related Emergencies for K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education

Department of Education, 2018

This fact sheet provides information and resources for schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education on addressing opioid-related emergencies in their preparedness efforts.

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Tips for Teens: The Truth About HIV

Department of Health and Human Services, 2020

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about HIV. It includes information about how the virus is spread and how to prevent transmission and answers common questions. It can be used by prevention professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and others who come in contact with teens.

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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids

Department of Health and Human Services, 2019

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects, lists signs of opioid use, and helps dispel common myths about opioids.

Fact Sheet

Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts

Department of Health and Human Services, 2023

This fact sheet compares the myths with the facts about alcohol use among youth and the effects of alcohol use. It was written specifically for preteens and teens, but can help parents and prevention professionals start conversations about underage drinking and alcohol misuse.

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AlcoholFX Mobile App

Department of Health and Human Services

This free, science-based mobile app teaches students ages 10 to 12 how alcohol can harm their brains if they drink. The app is only available on tablets.

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After High School: Talking With Your Young Adult About Underage Drinking

Department of Health and Human Services, 2023

This fact sheet provides information for parents on how to effectively talk to their young adult about the risks of underage drinking.

Fact Sheet

Understanding Depression - Young Adults: Get the Facts

Department of Health and Human Services, 2017

This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with depression. It explores the causes of depression and approaches to treatment.

Fact Sheet

Understanding Anxiety Disorders - Young Adult: Get the Facts

Department of Health and Human Services, 2017

This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with an anxiety disorder. It explores the causes of anxiety disorders and approaches to treatment.

Fact Sheet

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol

Department of Health and Human Services, 2021

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about alcohol. It describes short- and long-term effects and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.