Beyond Orientation: A Parent’s Guide To Substance Use Support for College-Aged Children

College is an exciting and challenging time filled with new experiences, opportunities, and sometimes, pressures. Many students encounter substances like alcohol, cannabis, and prescription medications for the first time during these years. That is why it’s essential to recognize the potential risks and consequences that come with substance use. This toolkit is designed to equip you with the necessary resources to engage in meaningful and effective conversations with your college-aged child about substance use. Whether your child is just starting college or already immersed in campus life, open and honest communication is crucial in helping them make informed decisions and maintain their well-being.

Guiding Voices: A Substance Use Professional’s Guide To Engaging Resident Advisors

Many first-year students feel a blend of excitement and nervousness about the newfound freedom of living in a dormitory and being on their own for often the first time. Students may face challenges adjusting socially, navigating academic pressures, or being exposed to substance use. In these challenging moments, students can turn to their Resident Advisors (RAs) for guidance. This toolkit is designed to equip professionals in engaging RAs as prevention partners on campus, and helping to build their knowledge, skills, and comfortability with discussing substance use with students in their dorms. RAs play a crucial role in shaping students college experiences, use this toolkit to help them as they navigate supporting our future generations.