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It may have started as an experiment, or something that seemed harmless and cool. But now your body is dependent on a substance just to get through the day.
Whether you’re vaping, drinking alcohol, huffing, smoking weed or taking drugs, there’s hope. You can break the addiction and you are not alone! The first step is reaching out for help.
What to know
Alcohol Addiction
Provided by Healthline, written by Mara Tyler, and medically reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA.Alcohol addiction, also know...
What to say
LIVING THE EXAMPLE: TEENS HELPING TEENS
When it comes to using drugs, your friends can be either a good or bad influence. With the number opioid overdoses increasi...
JUST SAY... turning down drugs doesn't have to be awkward
Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable...
What to know
JUST THINK TWICE - Learn the facts about drugs
Learn what drugs will do to you before you start taking them. Click here to learn more....
What to say
LIVING THE EXAMPLE: TEENS HELPING TEENS
When it comes to using drugs, your friends can be either a good or bad influence. With the number opioid overdoses increasi...
JUST SAY... turning down drugs doesn't have to be awkward
Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable...
What to know
Smoking is not cool.
.You think you are cool when you smoke, but you’ve got it totally wrong. Smoking is not cool, and neither are you. Read more...
Vaping and e-cigarettes: Adding fuel to the coronavirus fire?
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week warns that young people may be more impacted b...
Where to go
Help to quit JUULing
If you made a resolution to quit JUULing or vaping and are finding it hard to let go, the Indiana State Department...
What to say
LIVING THE EXAMPLE: TEENS HELPING TEENS
When it comes to using drugs, your friends can be either a good or bad influence. With the number opioid overdoses increasi...
JUST SAY... turning down drugs doesn't have to be awkward
Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable...
What to know
Get the real facts about smoking.
Lung cancer. Gum disease. Bad breath. Ashy skin. Is it worth it? Read more....
Smoking is not cool.
.You think you are cool when you smoke, but you’ve got it totally wrong. Smoking is not cool, and neither are you. Read more...
Every Try Counts. Quitting Smoking is Possible.
Quitting smoking is possible. If you’ve tried to quit, congratulations, that alone is a big achievement. It may take several...
What to say
How to help a friend quit smoking
Sometimes people need a little help to get onto the path to quit smoking. Most people don’t ask for help, even if they need ...
What to know
Know the risks of marijuana
Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life.
JUST THINK TWICE - Learn the facts about drugs
Learn what drugs will do to you before you start taking them. Click here to learn more....
What to say
LIVING THE EXAMPLE: TEENS HELPING TEENS
When it comes to using drugs, your friends can be either a good or bad influence. With the number opioid overdoses increasi...
JUST SAY... turning down drugs doesn't have to be awkward
Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable...
What to know
JUST THINK TWICE - Learn the facts about drugs
Learn what drugs will do to you before you start taking them. Click here to learn more....
What to say
LIVING THE EXAMPLE: TEENS HELPING TEENS
When it comes to using drugs, your friends can be either a good or bad influence. With the number opioid overdoses increasi...
JUST SAY... turning down drugs doesn't have to be awkward
Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable...
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If you or someone you know is living with a mental health issue or an addiction, take the first step toward getting help:
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