EmpowerED Resource Library

At Prevention Academy, our mission is to engage students in meaningful conversations about healthy living and informed decision-making. We’re equally committed to supporting the parents, guardians, and school leaders who play such a vital role in students’ lives.

Below, you’ll find a selection of helpful resources to explore. While we’ve curated this list with care, it’s important to note that it’s not exhaustive, and inclusion doesn’t imply full endorsement of any specific service, publication, or organization.

We understand that navigating this information on your own can feel overwhelming. If you’re unsure where to start or simply want to talk through your options, we’re here to help. We encourage you to contact us for more information.

Choices Unfiltered is Prevention Academy's engaging podcast, dedicated to empowering students, parents, educators, and communities in making informed, healthy choices when it comes to substance use. Each episode dives into practical strategies, expert insights, and lived experiences to inspire healthy choices and positive decisions (or we could say decision-making). Join us as we explore the critical conversations around substance use, breaking down myths, and offering solutions that equip young people to take control of their well-being. Tune in and be part of the movement to create healthier, stronger communities.

Listen to Choices Unfiltered

• March 2025

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Promoting Healthy Behaviors

US Department of Education 

• Preventing and Reducing Youth and Young Adult Substance Misuse: Schools, Students, Families

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Promoting health and wellness on school campuses
• School and Educator Resources
• Parent and Guardian Resources

Monitoring the Future Statistics on Adolescent Substance Use

• Trends in Last 12 Months Prevalence of Use in 8th, 10th, and 12th Grade
  (The viewer can focus on the presentation of data based on time since last use and limit by substance)
• Teen Drug Use Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels (2023)
• Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)2023 Delaware County Report
  (This information reflects data from the 2023 PAYS survey. According to the PAYS website, the survey is still being administered during the 2025–2026 school year.)