Substance Abuse

Teen substance abuse or addiction is the origin of the largest preventable and most costly public health problem in the United States today. While the percentage of teenage drug abuse has declined since 2002, half of all new drug users are still under the age of 18. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2010, about 21% of teens have used some form of illegal drug by 8th grade. That number increases to almost 50% by the 12^th grade. The goal of the Addiction Center is to connect those with addictions to the help they need to put their lives back together.

The goal at Addiction Resource is to provide a wealth of information to help patients and their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and can successfully overcome addiction for life. They believe in the ability to help improve the lives of others, and is what motivates them to educate and support readers every day.

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Inhalant Abuse is a serious problem for our nation's youth and we believe that education and awareness are the key tools for combating this problem. This site is dedicated to arming parents with the necessary knowledge to keep their children from falling victim to inhalant abuse. The site includes information on what inhalant abuse is, dangers and warning signs that your child may be using inhalants, tips for talking to your kids, our downloadable brochure and links to additional information.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)is a collaborative effort between your police department, your school, parents, and community leaders. Site contains specific program information and resources for educators.

An organization that aims to provide information and answers for people fighting addiction.
In a 2014 study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 25 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 admitted trying illicit drugs, and 32 percent reported alcohol use. This organization works as an informational resource to teens and parents.

Uses your location to generate a local listing of all the teen rehab centers in and around your community.
Alltreatment.com is a community-based public-benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need. This resource is free to the public.

Created by Counseling@Northwestern, Northwester University's online Master of Arts in Counseling Program

NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by: Conducting and supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas including genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, prevention, and treatment; coordinating and collaborating with other research institutes and Federal Programs on alcohol-related issues; collaborating with international, national, state, and local institutions, organizations, agencies, and programs engaged in alcohol-related work; and translating and disseminating research findings to health care providers, researchers, policymakers, and the public.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.

Despite the prevalence of underage drinking, and the potential consequences, research shows that parents generally underestimate the extent to which their teen children use alcohol and even consider it inevitable. This website is part of a campaign launched by SAMHSA which seeks to raise awareness and encourages parents to talk to their children early and often about the dangers of underage drinking. It also teaches the consequences of underage drinking.