Welcome to Teen Drug Addiction

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The purpose of this site is to help teens, parents, families, and friends who may have a loved one who is struggling with drug and alcohol issues.  Our website is designed to help educate on the statistics of teen drug addiction and what warning signs are associated with teenage alcoholism and drug use; such as cocaine, heroin, tobacco, and marijuana.  Our goal is to help teen alcoholics, teens who are addicted to drugs, and adolescents who may be experimenting with drugs find therapy or treatment to overcome these addictions and behaviors.


Chemical Dependency
Chemical dependency on alcohol or drugs occurs when a teen's body has come to need a certain drug to feel normal. A teen suffering from chemical dependency needs help to overcome his or her drug problem. Keep reading for more on chemical dependency.
Drug Testing Teens
Drug testing teens can be a sensitive issue. This article has information on how teen drug and alcohol tests work, what drugs are commonly tested for, the pros and cons of drug testing teens, and options available to parents who wish to have their teenager drug tested.
Teen Prescription Drug Use
Teen Prescription Drug Use talks about the common types of prescription drugs abused by teenagers, effects of teen prescription drug use, over the counter medication that teens use and why, and what the warning signs of teen prescription drug abuse are.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab
The efficacy of inpatient vs. outpatient rehab for addiction depends greatly on the type of addiction involved and the severity. This article gives an overview of the types of treatment for specific addictions - including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and eating disorders.