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.


Substance Abuse and Depression
Substance abuse and depression are linked in teens. This article defines depression, explains substance abuse, offers tips on recognizing depression in teens, gives an overview of the relationship between depression and substance abuse amongst teenagers.
Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter is a program started by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. Mind Over Matter is a series of informational articles, blogs and online web tools designed to teach students from age 11 to 14 about drug abuse.
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.
Outpatient Drug Rehab for Teens
There are many pros and cons to outpatient drug rehab for teens. Depending on the teen, the type of drug being abused and the severity of the drug addiction, outpatient drug rehab for teens can be a highly effective way to help treat teen drug addiction.