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Resources are available for students and young adults that have questions about substance use and abuse. 

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• 101 Coping Skills for Teens      

• Start a Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health                                                                         The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) compiled teens' frequently asked questions from more than 118,000 queries. 

• Tips for Teens Series: ​

  • Tips for Teens: Alcohol

  • Tips for Teens: Hallucinogens

  • Tips for Teens: Marijuana

  • Tips for Teens: Opioids

  • Tips for Teens: Sedatives

  • Tips for Teens: Stimulants

  • Tips for Teens: Tobacco

  • Tips for Teens: Vapes                                                                                              

• E-cigarettes & Vaping: What Teens Should Know                                                                                                               

• Marijuana: Facts for Teens                                                                                                                                                   People use marijuana for a lot of different reasons.  Whatever the reason, drug use has consequences.  To help you make an informed choice, the following are some brief summaries of what marijuana research is telling us.   

• Tobacco and the Environment                                                                          
  Tobacco use is not only a health issue - it is also an environmental issue.     

• Behind the Haze                                                                                                                                                                           Get the facts about vaping.   

• Underage Drinking: Myths Versus Facts                                                                                         
  You probably see and hear a lot about alcohol - from TV, movies, music, social media, and your friends.  But what are the real facts?  Here are some common myths and facts about alcohol use.                                                                

• My Life, My Quit Program                                         
  My Life, My Quit is a free and confidential service for teens who want help quitting all forms of tobacco including vaping, smoking or chewing.  Text "Start My Quit" to 36072, chat with a coach online, or call 855-891-9989.  

  • It's Still Tobacco

  • Are You a Target?

  • How Nicotine Works

  • Most Teens Don't Use 

  • Asking for Help​

• Tobacco Cessation Resources: Teen Programs                                                                                                                                                       

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Websites: 

Many are interactive and address multiple topics.  Check them out!

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• Above the Influence                                                             
  Every teen's life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. ATI's goal has always been to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. (The ATI program is no longer active, however they still have information and resources provided on their website.)

• Collateral Consequences                                                                                                                                                                 Learn about the consequences that can occur based on your actions. 

• Just Think Twice                                                                                                                                                                           Get the facts about drugs.

• MADD-Power of You(th)                                                                             
  MADD wants youth to know the facts about underage drinking and why it is so important to make good choices. They offer a toolkit for student leaders so they can empower others to stand against underage drinking.    

• Natural High 

      Natural High exists to inspire and empower youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to           live life well. 

• NIDA for Teens                                                                                           
  NIDA for Teens is organized to offer students a range of educational experiences as they learn facts about drugs and neuroscience.                                                                     

• Students Against Destructive Decisions                                                
  SADD has been a leading organization dedicated to saving lives by empowering teens to stand strong against destructive decisions.