Where can I go for tips about talking with my teen about drug use?
I understand that a lot of kids and teens use drugs these days. I am concerned that my teen might be turning to illegal drugs or alcohol. Where can I go for tips about talking with my teen about drug use? Also, where could I find out how his or her medications might interact with other substances?
There are a number of places where you can go and people you can talk to for advice, including your child's school counselor, your local hospital outreach program, your local YMCA, or your church or synagogue. To find out about how his or her medications might interact with other substances, you can talk with your doctor, or other knowledgeable professionals, including your local pharmacist, pharmaceutical companies, or reputable mental health care organizations (such as NAMI or NMHA).
The following are a list of websites that could be helpful:
- Teen Drug Abuse www.teendrugabuse.net 1-800-688-8706
- Teen Drug Abuse www.teen-drug-abuse.org 1-866-784-8411
- National Institute on Drug Abuse www.nida.nih.gov 301-443-1124
- Help my Teen www.helpmyteen.com 1-800-247-1696
