Teen Health: Substance Abuse and Addiction

A self-administered likert-scale test created by Dr. Kimberly Young of the Center for Internet Addiction, designed to measure Internet use in terms of mild, moderate, to severe levels of addiction.

Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. Designed for young people and those who influence them—parents, guardians, teachers, and other educators—these resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health.

Get the facts on common substance use disorders such as those related to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis (marijuana), stimulants, hallucinogens, and opioids.

Provides information, tools and resources that make working a 12 Step program (or any program using 12 step principles for recovery) as simple and straightforward as possible.

A comprehensive list of treatment options provided by the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, including Crisis Intervention Treatment Services, Inpatient Treatment Services, and Comprehensive Behavioral Health Clinics.

Committed to organizing and mobilizing the millions of Americans in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction, our families, friends, and allies to speak with one voice.

From SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A behavioral health treatment services locator which neither collects nor keeps any personal information entered in the locator secure and anonymous.

NALGAP: The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and Their Allies is a membership organization founded in 1979 and dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer communities.

From SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Learn how recovery-oriented care and recovery support systems help people with mental and/or substance use disorders manage their conditions successfully.

Aims to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions – either personally or through loved ones – and to connect those people with the treatment programs that can help them.

A toll-free national Helpline established to help parents whose children are abusing drugs or alcohol take effective action to support their loved one. Calls are free and confidential. Available in Spanish. Closed weekends and holidays.

The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health's prevention page aims to reduce substance abuse and related problem behaviors by strengthening children, families and communities through prevention and early intervention training, education and services.

A list of drug prevention organzations complied by National Families in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a basic understanding of the science that underlies drug abuse and addiction and to educating the public about the impact of addictive drugs on the brain and behavior.

From the National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Articles and tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents interested in preparing their children to refuse offers of alcohol and other drugs, as well as addressing what to do if that time has passed.

Provides information from the Addiction Centerfor parents and caregivers about teen drug abuse and experimentation, including best practices, treatment options, and statistics. Also offers a 24/7 confidential helpline.