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Teen drug use: Help your teen avoid drugs and alcohol.
Why teens abuse drugs
Talking about teen drug abuse
Why teens use or misuse drugs
Consequences of teen drug abuse
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug abuse
Seeking help for teen drug abuse
Content
The developing brain
Reasons for using drugs and alcohol
Risks of using drugs and alcohol
Risk of substance abuse disorders
Health effects of drugs
Talking about teen drug use
Other preventive strategies
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use
Seeking help for teen drug use
Talking about teen drug abuse
Why teens use or misuse drugs
Consequences of teen drug abuse
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug abuse
Seeking help for teen drug abuse
Content
The developing brain
Reasons for using drugs and alcohol
Risks of using drugs and alcohol
Risk of substance abuse disorders
Health effects of drugs
Talking about teen drug use
Other preventive strategies
Recognizing the warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use
Seeking help for teen drug use
Reasons for using drugs and alcohol
Many factors can influence a teen's choice to use drugs or alcohol:
- Family habits with alcohol, nicotine and other drugs set an example.
- Some substances are easy to get, such as alcohol, nicotine products, prescription medicines and household products that can be inhaled.
- Social settings are common places to try drugs or alcohol. A teen may use a substance to fit in or feel more confident.
- Teens may use drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, loneliness or trauma.
