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Medicaid Funding for Family and Youth Peer Support Programs in the United States

Source: SAMHSA & The TA Network

This 2020 overview of state Medicaid coverage of family and youth peer support services, prepared by the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, describes the efforts of states who reimburse for these peer support services.

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Providing Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Through Medicaid

Source: SAMHSA & The TA Network

This2016 report explores options for providing youth and young adult peer support through Medicaid from the Center for Health Care Strategy and Youth MOVE National.

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Making a Difference: Peer-to-Peer Support

Source: Youth MOVE National

This 3 minute video explains the role of peer support for youth and young adults. It features the voices of youth who serve as peer support providers for their community.

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16 and Recovering

Source: MTV

The 16 and Recovering documentary series profiles students attending a recovery high school in Beverly, Massachusetts over the course of a school year. The website includes information on hosting a screening of the documentary as well as links to resources for educators and community members.

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National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse

The National Institute on Drug Abuse website provides information about alcohol and drugs for youth ages 11 to 17. The website includes materials written specifically for a teen audience, as well as

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What is Addiction?

Source: Addiction Policy Forum

This website from Addiction Policy Forum provides a brief overview of the science of addiction. The web page includes a 4 minute video explaining the science of addiction for all audiences, and a link

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Caring for Young Adults with Substance Use Disorder

Source: Office Based Addiction Treatment at Boston Medical Center's Grayken for Addiction

This7 minute video titled “Caring for Young Adults with Substance Use Disorder” from a clinician at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction describes the need for understanding the unique needs of youth ages 18 to 25.

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Rise Above Colorado

Source: Rise Above Colorado

Rise Above Colorado works to prevent teen drug abuse. The program is notable for its Colorado Methamphetamine Project which includes free resources for educators and community leaders to educate youth about meth use.

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