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.
Other Drugs Teenagers Abuse
This article talks about some of the Other Drugs Teenagers Abuse. Although these aren't as common in teen drug use, they are very dangerous. LSD, GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine; what these drugs are and what effects they have on teenagers.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab
The efficacy of inpatient vs. outpatient rehab for addiction depends greatly on the type of addiction involved and the severity. This article gives an overview of the types of treatment for specific addictions - including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and eating disorders.