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Identifying problems with drugs and alcohol, understanding addiction...
Experimentation or Addiction?
Experimentation or Addiction; how can you tell that you or a friend has crossed the line? What are the signs of addiction?
Finding Natural Highs
A look at the things that give teens a natural buzz. Brought to you from members of the Teen Advice Forum. What natural highs give you a buzz?
Drug Addiction & Regrets
A look at different drugs and their addictive factors. Learn more about addiction and treatments. Read a true and tragic story about drugs and death.
Sex and Alcohol: Some Sobering Thoughts
Important facts about the relationship between sex and alcohol that every teen should know. Brought to you by Teenwire and About Teen Advice.
Teen Life FAQ: Drugs & Alcohol
Teen Advice answers your six most asked questions about drugs, alchohol and tobacco. Which is more harmful, what about the law, what are "gateway drugs", what are the known health risks, and more.
My Friend Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose
A true story of losing a friend to an accidental drug overdose.
Date Rape Drugs Exposed
In recent years a new kind of rape threat has reared it's ugly head at parties, on campuses and in nightclubs - so called date rape drugs. What exactly are date rape drugs? Teen Advice tells all!
Rohypnol a Date Rape Drug
A look at the chemistry of this drug and it's social and physical consequences. From About.com.
Addiction Recovery: Noel's Story
Read the compelling testimonial of teen addict Noel. The story is hard to ignore. From the Adolescent Substance Abuse and Recovery Page.
Addiction Recovery: Leo's Story
Another compelling testimonial. This one from teen addict Leo. From the Adolescent Substance Abuse and Recovery Page.
Teen-Anon Support Group
The "Big Daddy" of all drug and alcohol cessation groups. Teen Anon is based on Al-Anon and Ala-Teen and offers support to teens in crisis and those who love them.
Think About Addictions
An excellent site put together by teens. Takes a deep look at various drugs and the damage they do as well as providing support for addicts and their loved ones. A ThinkQuest site.
When A Parent Drinks Too Much
Look here if you feel alone and confused about why this is happening to you. From Child Abuse Online.

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