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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse
The need for prevention and intervention efforts surrounding student alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse is paramount to the goal of keeping our students safe, healthy, and in school. In support of these efforts, each district board of education is required to establish a comprehensive program of prevention, intervention, referral for evaluation, referral for treatment and continuity of care for student ATOD abuse (N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-10 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3, 6A:16-4 and 6A:16-6). Fostering an environment where students can develop protective factors and resiliency skills is essential in decreasing the prevalence and occurrence of student ATOD abuse and related at-risk behaviors. Provided below are resources that may be of assistance to families and educators.
Opioid Information for Parents and Student-Athletes
- Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet
- Accessible Text-Only Version Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet (En español)
- Template Sign-off Form (En español)
Related Statutes and Regulations
- N.J.S.A. 18A:40A. Substance Abuse
- The following codes can be found at N.J.A.C. 6A:16
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3. Comprehensive Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Abuse Programs
- N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-4. Procedures for Alcohol & Other Substance Abuse Intervention
Resources
For Families
For Schools
Prevention
- Substance Abuse Prevention Parent Education Program,
- Operation Prevention
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
- Rutgers – SECD Lab
- Social Norms Project
- New Jersey Prevention Network
- L.E.A.D.— Law Enforcement Against Drugs
- School Based Programs - Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
- NIDA—Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents
- Preventing Tobacco Use Fact Sheet
- ONDCP - Resource Guide for School Staff
- School Climate Strategy Resource Guide
- FDA’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan
Intervention
- PrescribeToPrevent – Opioid Antidote Education Materials
- DMHAS – Addiction Services Treatment Directory
- SAMHSA’s Evidence-based Practices Resource Center
- OJJDP Model Programs Guide
- Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Resource Manual For Intervention And Referral Services (I&RS)
NJ School Specific
- Review of District Policy and Procedures on Random Student Testing of Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse (N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-4.4)
- Student Safety Data System
- Guidelines for the Emergency Administration of an Opioid Antidote within Schools
- New Jersey Health and Physical Education Standards (Standards 2.1.12.D.3 and 2.3.A-C)
- Student Assistance Coordinator Certification
Comprehensive Resources that include Prevention, Intervention and Continuity of Care
- Opioid Abuse Toolkit – Resources for New Jersey Communities 2019
- Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Addiction Resource
- CASA—The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
- SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- NCADD-New Jersey – Resources on Prevention and Treatment
Additional Information and Research
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
- Health Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse
- Drugs of Abuse
- Get Smart About Drugs
- Monitoring the Future Study
- Fact Sheet for Underage Drinking
- Facts Sheets—Caffeine and Alcohol
- Tobacco Use by Youth is Rising
- Youth and Tobacco Use Fact Sheet
- Heroin Fact Sheet
- Opioids
- Naloxone Fact Sheet
- SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
- Substance Use – Prescription Drugs
E-Cigarettes and Electronic Vaping
- Scholastic – The Real Cost of Vaping: Lessons & Activities (Grades 6-12)
- Electronic Cigarette
- Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People
- Juuling, Dripping and More: What Families Need to Know About Vaping
- Vaping Guide for Parents
New Jersey Department of Health – Public Awareness Campaign
Reports & Surveys
- GCADA (2014 Report) - Strategic Action Plan
- New Jersey Student Health Survey 2013
- Commissioner's Annual Report to the Education Committees of the Senate and General Assembly on Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
- E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults – A Report of the Surgeon General (2016)
- Facing Addiction in America—The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids
- Discipline Problems Reported by Public Schools, Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2015
- Tobacco Control Research, New Jersey Department of Health
- What Works Clearing House – Compilation of Reports
- New Jersey Comprehensive Statewide Master Plan for Alcoholism, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse, December 2010
Other Related Statutes and Regulations
- The following codes can be found at N.J.A.C. 6A:16
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.4, Voluntary Policy for Random Testing of Student Alcohol or Other Drug Use
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3, Incident Reporting of Violence, Vandalism & Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6. Law Enforcement Operations for Alcohol, Other Drugs, Weapons and Safety
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7, Student Conduct
- N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8, Intervention & Referral Services
- N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8 Discipline/suspension/expulsion (special education)
- N.J.A.C. 6A:32, School District Operations
- Tobacco Control Laws
- 42 CFR Part 2—Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records
- All References below can be found at the New Jersey Legislature's website or at Rutgers School of Law:
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-1. Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987
- N.J.S.A. 18A:38. Article 3. Compulsory Education
State and Federal Government Agencies
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, New Jersey Dept. of Human Services
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families
- New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
- New Jersey Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Office of National Drug Control Policy
- ReachNJ – Facing Addiction Taskforce
- United State Department of Education
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