SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Drug abuse is a growing concern for young adults with mental health conditions. If you or someone you know has a problem with substance abuse, having the right support and resources can help you get through it. On this page, you will find interesting facts and resources focusing on living a healthy, drug free life.
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BIG BOOK
The Ultimate Guide to the A.A. Big Book is a helpful resource for people who are trying to overcome addiction through a 12-step program. Click the picture for more information regarding this resource.
YOUNG PEOPLE IN RECOVERY
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The young adults at the Recovery Month channel on YouTube tell their stories about how "addiction treatment and mental health services enabled them...to live a healthy and rewarding life." They express the difference they see between the lives they have now and the lives they used to live using alcohol and/or drugs. Watch more young adult videos on the the Recovery Month channel! |
SMOKING
Do you smoke
cigarettes? A lot of people do, but we all know that smoking
cigarettes is not good for your body. Did you also know how expensive it
is? If you smoke a pack a day, you will spend about $77 a week. In a
month, you will spend about $308. In a year, you will spend about $3700. The link below contains
more information on the effects of smoking among teenagers, even about the
relationship between cigarette smoking and depression.
CASACOLUMBIA
But, we all know quitting is tough. An addiction to cigarettes is just as powerful as other addictions! If you are thinking about quitting, here is a good resource:
http://www.smokefree.gov/
month, you will spend about $308. In a year, you will spend about $3700. The link below contains
more information on the effects of smoking among teenagers, even about the
relationship between cigarette smoking and depression.
CASACOLUMBIA
But, we all know quitting is tough. An addiction to cigarettes is just as powerful as other addictions! If you are thinking about quitting, here is a good resource:
http://www.smokefree.gov/
Drug Facts: Understanding drug abuse and addiction
Addiction is a disease and Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs!
Click the pic for an article on drug abuse and addiction! having drinking troubles?
Alcohol Screening lets you take a quiz to see if you need to cut back on your drinking, and how to get help with a drinking problem, and stay healthy! http://www.alcoholscreening.org/Home.aspx
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking Dual Diagnosis Support Groups is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with both a mental illness and substance abuse problem It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. But if you consume alcohol to cope with difficulties or to avoid feeling bad, you’re in potentially dangerous territory. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on you, so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs and take steps to cut back if you recognize them. Understanding the problem is the first step to overcoming it. Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Alcoholism and Alcohol Use Problems 
Additional resources
The Center for prevention & Counseling
NIDA for teens, The Science Behind Drug Abuse Rehab for Teens:Your Best Options Detox To Rehab AddictionResource The Definitive Expert Resource Guide For You, Your Family, or Your Patients Substance Abuse and Homelessness Community Smoking, a Deadly Problem for the Homeless, is There a Way Out |
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Youth and Young Adults with a mental health condition are five times more likely to be abusing alcohol or drugs!
The truth may not make you happy.None of us like how people have false advertising about products. We actually find it funny how after all these years people know the risks of smoking but still continue. This website gives you information and is very interactive and geared towards young adults. To get some great information and learn more about cigarettes visit the link below: Tobacco Facts When you are a teen there is a lot of pressure to do certain things. I have always been true to myself and not let others influence me. I don’t party and do drugs or drink. The older you get into your teens the more pressure their usually is. To get some tips and help and to get information and be interactive visit the link below: Live Above 
need treatment?
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator by SAMHSA:
National Treatment Finder Massachusetts Sober Housing Corp., provides sober housing for individuals in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction: http://www.soberhousing.com/ Massachusetts Substance Abuse Treatment Centers: http://nationalsubstanceabuseindex.org/massachusetts/facilities.php Interactive tool was designed primarily to assist parents who have concerns about a young adult and are looking for a resource that may help them if they have reason to believe their young adult may be abusing alcohol or drugs. Click picture for more information! 
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