Substance Abuse

• General Substance Abuse Resources
• Casco Bay Create Awareness Now (CAN) - Access resources for parents and coaches in Cumberland County
• Maine Parents - Resources for Maine parents and community partners to help reduce underage alcohol use and keep teens safe
• Maine.gov Substance Abuse Information - Get resources for prevention programs, treatment programs general research, and education on substance abuse in Maine.
• Mainely Parents - This is a statewide Day One prevention program with National affiliation to Circle of Parents. Mainely Parents serves over 4,000 families per year through:
  • Free mutual support groups
  • Newsletters
  • Education classes
  • Advocacy
  • A statewide toll-free talk-line for parents under stress
• Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP) - Education based program for youth experimenting with alcohol or other drugs .
• Day One - Teen substance use treatment programs

Information, Presentations & Resources on Teenage Drinking

• Public Service Announcement from District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, Audio (MP3)
• Public Service Announcement from District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, Video (MOV)
• Presentation on Maine Liquor Laws (PDF)
• Presentation for Parents on Teen Drinking (PDF)