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.


Chemical Dependency
Chemical dependency on alcohol or drugs occurs when a teen's body has come to need a certain drug to feel normal. A teen suffering from chemical dependency needs help to overcome his or her drug problem. Keep reading for more on chemical dependency.
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.
Teens and Performance Enhancing Drugs
Teens and performance enhancing drugs are a combination that unfortunately many high schools throughout the United States are dealing with. Teens and performance enhancing drugs are often found together because of the pressure teens feel to perform their best in school athletics and academics.
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.