Data & Surveys
There are numerous data sources that can provide you more information on this topic - just go to our Data & Surveys page.
Social Norms Marketing & Substance Abuse Prevention
Project Brain
Project Brain is a Social Norms campaign facilitated in numerous Broward County public schools, grades 6-12. The Project Brain health campaign empowers youth to prevent or reduce alcohol consumption. Through the use of the research based Social Norms approach, a change in perception toward alcohol is created resulting in a change in behavior. Learn more!
Resources & Links
Please Note: A program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County and does not necessarily reflect its views. Please contact the program developers directly for the most current information.
BEEP Portal – Broward County Public School’s teacher resource location.
CADCA: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, 1-800-54-CADCA
Drugs and More: A Guide to Addictions
Drug Watch: Keeping an Eye on Pharmaceuticals: a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications their side effects, addictive qualities, and the latest on FDA drug alerts.
Easy to Read Drug Facts: an ideal resource for anyone interested in learning more about drug abuse.
Marijuana - Facts Parents Need to Know
First Call for Help, 211 Broward – “Help is Just a Phone Call Away!” A 24-hour, free, confidential telephone Helpline for crisis/suicide counseling, empathetic listening and community information and referrals for health and human services resources in Broward County. Just Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211 or access the directory online.
Florida Department of Education
FREE Prevention Resources: a list of materials and curriculum divided into the four strands of prevention.
HealthTeacher.com: interactive products are used by teachers, parents, and kids to address important youth health issues, including physical activity, nutrition, and social and emotional well-being.
Just Think Twice
Marijuana Talk Kit: Download your FREE toolkit for parents
Most of Us Web site
Prescription Medication Toolkit for Parents: free tool from the Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse
Prevention Partners
Over the Counter Medication/Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse Fact Sheet
SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Stumbleweed Magazine for Teens
Under Age Drinking – Helps parents talk to their children about alcohol. You can create a plan in just a few steps!
U.S. Drug Enforcement Red Ribbon Week Resources
The United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse (UWBCCSA) : a broad based substance use/abuse coalition dedicated to reducing substance use/abuse and all its devastating consequences on individuals, families, and communities.
Broward Briefings - Substance Abuse Information for Action
Find out more of what is going on with substance use and abuse! Go to the United Way website to view Broward Briefings, one page electronic newsletters published by the Commission on Substance Abuse’s research center at Nova Southeastern University. Topics include emerging issues and recently released research findings about substance abuse with a focus on Broward County and the State of Florida.