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Drug & Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

Drug and alcohol abuse will ultimately damage your body and brain, impact school performance, and strain relationships.

Resources Drug & Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

Teens may try alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or abuse prescription medication for many reasons.  Usually they are first offered the substance by a friend or family member, they may try it out of curiosity or to fit in.  Sometimes teens will seek a high or want to get drunk as a way to cope with pressure, stress, depression or anxiety.

When a teen becomes consumed with seeking a high or getting drunk despite negative consequences in their life, they may develop dependence.  Through continued misuse of a substance, a tolerance is developed and it takes more and more of that substance to achieve the same effect.  Eventually an addiction can take hold.

Warning Signs of Drug and Alcohol Use or Addiction:

  • Bloodshot eyes, puffy face, tired look
  • Drop in school performance, truancy, poor concentration or motivation in school
  • Personality changes, mood swings
  • Irritability, withdrawing from family, not following household rules or curfews
  • Change in friends or activities
  • Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, extracurricular activities
  • Forgetfulness, slurred speech, incoherent thoughts
  • Use of cover-ups such as air freshener, breath spray, perfume, eye drops
  • Possession of any drug paraphernalia such as scales, baggies, pipes, tin foil, or grinders
  • Involvement with police or juvenile justice system

Treatment Options:

Addiction is a disease, and it can be treated.  However, each situation is unique and requires an evaluation to make the best possible recommendation.  Treatment can include individual or group counseling, information groups, or self-help groups such as AA. 

Additional Resources:

  • The Anti-drug
  • In the Know Zone
  • SAMHSA treatment facility locator
  • Addiction Resource
  • Addicted.org
  • Intelligent.com

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