RESOURCES
- NIDA for TEENS (National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens) www.teens.drugabuse.gov
- National Institute on Drug Abuse – www.drugabuse.gov
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – www.samhsa.gov
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4367) (TTY: 1-800-487-4889)
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (TTY: 1-800-799-4889)
- Teens: Facts on Drugs and Their Effects | NIDA for Teens Teens get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Find videos, games, blog posts, that explore the effects of drugs on the brain and body.
- What to Do if Your Teen or Young Adult Has a Problem with Drugs? Addiction can happen at any age, but it usually starts when a person is young. If your teen continues to use drugs despite harmful consequences, he or she may be addicted.