Welcome to Teen Drug Addiction

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The purpose of this site is to help teens, parents, families, and friends who may have a loved one who is struggling with drug and alcohol issues.  Our website is designed to help educate on the statistics of teen drug addiction and what warning signs are associated with teenage alcoholism and drug use; such as cocaine, heroin, tobacco, and marijuana.  Our goal is to help teen alcoholics, teens who are addicted to drugs, and adolescents who may be experimenting with drugs find therapy or treatment to overcome these addictions and behaviors.


Stress & Drug Abuse
There is a strong link between stress and drug abuse in teens. Youth may feel a lot of stress during their teenage years and this increases their risk for drug abuse. Teens and their parents can learn ways to reduce or manage stress, which improves a teen's overall health and well-being and makes them less likely to abuse drugs.
Drug Testing Teens
Drug testing teens can be a sensitive issue. This article has information on how teen drug and alcohol tests work, what drugs are commonly tested for, the pros and cons of drug testing teens, and options available to parents who wish to have their teenager drug tested.
Anabolic Steroid Use by Teens
Teens may feel pressure to use steroids, especially if they are very concerned about their appearance or athletic performance. Parents and other adults and friends should let teens know about the dangers of anabolic steroid use, and help teens to feel worthwhile without taking drugs.
Substance Abuse Therapy
Substance abuse therapy may include a number of drug treatment facets such as a 12 step program, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more. This article addresses substance abuse therapy for teens and other therapeutic options like boarding schools, equine therapy, and more.