Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Warning Signs of Teen Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol or drug dependency may include blackouts, withdrawal symptoms, and further problems in functioning at home, school, or work.

Behavior Signs:

Physical Signs:

Reminders for Students

Be aware of the risks.

Drinking or using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all linked to drug use.

Keep your edge. 

Drug use can ruin your looks, make you depressed, and contribute to slipping grades. One incident of drug use could make you do something that you will regret for a lifetime.

Do the smart thing. 

By using drugs or alcohol your health, education, family ties, and social life are at risk.

Face your problems. 

Using drugs and drinking won’t help you escape your problems, it will only create more.

Be a real friend. 

If you know someone with a drug or alcohol problem, be part of the solution. Urge your friend to get help.

How to Seek Treatment

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

 Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 

Support Groups