The following information and links are provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor, recovery specialist or trusted friend for information about what services are appropriate for your child and your situation.  In addition, you should seek legal advice which is appropriate to you, your child and your legal situation.

The Important Role of Parents

• The Important Role of Parents
• Why Teens Use
• Is My Child Using?
• I Know My Child is Using
• Talking to Your Kids

What Drugs are Kids Taking?

Illegal Drugs

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Methamphetamine
• Ecstasy

Legal Substance Being Used Improperly

• Alcohol
• Inhalants
• Prescription Drugs

Getting Help - Treatment and Recovery

• Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment
• Addiction is a Family Disease
• Intervention
• How to Find a Recovery Resource
• 12 Step Programs
• Who Pays for Treatment?
• Relapse

Juvenile Justice System

• An Introduction to Resources and Potential Issues for Juvenile Substance Abusers
• General Information about Juvenile Justice
• The Vocabulary of Juvenile Justice
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Expect When You Go to Court – State-by-State FAQs

Education, Prevention and Treatment - National

• National Programs and Policy
• Parenting
• Community
• Court Programs
• School Programs
• Research/Evidence-Based Programs
• Youth Leadership
• National Treatment Locator

Education, Prevention and Treatment - State by State

• Approaches to Juvenile Substance Abuse
• Treatment Options