SAMHSA Headlines: Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have More in Common Than You Might Think

SAMHSA Headlines: Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have More in Common Than You Might Think

Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have More in Common Than You Might Think

October is Bullying Prevention Month and National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a busy and important time for prevention efforts. New findings suggest that middle and high school students who bully their peers are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. See Observances for more information.

White House Drug Policy Office Awards More Than $84 Million to Local Communities

These grants will support local communities in preventing youth substance use and reducing the demand for drug consumption in the United States.

Study Shows 54 Percent Decrease in Teen Drinking and Driving

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from the 1991–2011 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys and found teens who drove when they had been drinking decreased by 54 percent.

SAMHSA Awards up to $6 Million in Grants for Teen Court Program

The grants will provide substance abuse treatment services and related recovery support services to youth with substance abuse and/or co-occurring treatment needs.

Resources
	Training Toolkit: Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms SAMHSA News: Preventing Suicide Across the Nation Results From the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Quarterly Technical Assistance Journal on Disaster Behavioral Health [PDF - 2.5 MB]

Observances
	1–31 OCT October Is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month SAMHSA is committed to reducing the impact of bullying and will share information about bullying, its impact, and how everyone can take action against bullying. 1–31 OCT October Is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month This observance focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities. Show your commitment to prevention by downloading, printing, and taking the Prevention Pledge (PDF - 140 KB).