Education & Resources
MA Substance Use Helpline: Call: 800-327-5050 Text: "HOPE" to 800327
Bay State Community Services: Heart-to-Heart Program - Structured Outpatient Addiction Program - call (617) 471-8400 or email OutpatientReferral@baystatecs.org Walk-in appointments are also available!
Local Support:
Weymouth Peer Recovery Support Center
Impact Weymouth: Harm Reduction Drop-In-Center
South Shore Health: Bridge Program
Signs of Drug Misuse & Addiction:
Use the following link to explore the signs of drug misuse. Use the menu to explore a variety of substances and refer to the support resources on this page if you need more assistance.
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction
Reports and Education:
Evidence-Based Resources About Opioid Overdose
National Institute on Drug Abuse - Drug Facts, Heroin
8 Prevention Tips for Parents/Guardians
Helpful Videos:
The Truth Initiative: Know the Truth about Vaping
Vaping has increased in popularity among America's youth. Parents, caregivers, and schools have important roles to play in reaching students with important information needed to make informed decisions, as well as necessary tools to quit if they are already vaping.
More About Marijuana: Youth Prevention
This short video from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission provides evidence-based information surrounding keeping youth safe. Please visit MoreAboutMJ.org for more information!
Information for Parents on Preventing Youth Alcohol Use
The link above provides helpful information for parents and caregivers about preventing underage alcohol use.
The video above, from The Addiction Policy Forum explains addiction as a disease of the brain.
Additional resources can be found below
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