Pretending that there is no drug or alcohol usage by youth and teens would be irresponsible and incorrect. Substance use is prevalent in high school and many middle schools. It is important to understand the facts regarding drugs and alcohol to keep you and your friends safe. If you or a friend is suffering from addiction, there are support systems out there to help get you back on track. Visit the pages below for resources and support.
Did you know that 90% of addictions get started in the teenage years? Drugfree.org is dedicated to helping parents and families deal with and prevent teen substance abuse. Working towards a drug and alcohol abuse free future, they provide community education, a drug guide, and intervention and treatment options.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration believes that Behavioral Health is Essential to Health Prevention Works, and that if treatment is effective, people will recover. This is your source for information on government funded services for substance abuse support and mental health.
There is pressure to fit in everywhere, Above the Influence promotes a healthy state of mind where being yourself means not letting negative influences get to you. Here you can access support to help you stay above the influence of drugs and alcohol, get the facts on drugs and get tips on how to help friends getting involved in substance abuse.
This branch of the National Institute on Drug Abuse offers education and support for adolescents (as well as parents and educators) on the science behind drug abuse, enlisting the help of teens to ensure age appropriate content, questions, concerns and support systems.
Struggling with drugs, alcohol or crime? With an investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Reclaiming Futures helps young people by uniting juvenile courts, probation, adolescent substance abuse treatment and the community to reclaim youth and improve drug and alcohol treatment for teens.
Struggling with addiction? Teen AA educates and empowers teens to overcome addictive behaviors, through a 12 step program, generated by teens, for teens, that encourages you to take the challenge one day at a time. Visit the site for information about programs, local access, stories and support.