The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use
Mental health disorders and substance use have repeatedly been found to be connected, with each making the other more likely. Why are they connected and how can you help?
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Safe and Sober is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Springfield, Missouri. Through engaging and educational content, we encourage dialogue and preventative action between youth, educators, and parents.
We offer free prevention-focused videos and curriculum through our program that is used by schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations in most states across the country.
Between downloadable or mailed materials, program participation is easy for any school. Our modular content gives you options - present the program all at once in a large group or as segments in an integrated classroom unit. Each video topic has corresponding discussion guides and activities that align with national curriculum standards.
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Mental health disorders and substance use have repeatedly been found to be connected, with each making the other more likely. Why are they connected and how can you help?
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