Resources for Families
“Did you know that addiction to drugs or alcohol is a mental illness? Substance use disorder changes normal desires and priorities. It changes normal behaviors and interferes with the ability to work, go to school, and to have good relationships with friends and family. In 2014, 20.2 million adults in the U.S. had a substance use disorder and 7.9 million had both a substance use disorder and another mental illness. More than half of the people with both a substance use disorder and another mental illness were men (4.1 million). Having two illnesses at the same time is known as “comorbidity” and it can make treating each disorder more difficult.” ~ http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Select each category below to find resources for substance abuse.
Websites
Books
- Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Abuse: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Get Help for Your Family – Nikki Babbit
- Choice and Consequences: What to Do When a Teenager Uses Alcohol/Drugs – Dick Schaefer
- Angry Young Men: How Parents, Teachers, and Counselors Can Help “Bad Boys” Become Good Men – Aaron Kipnis
- Teens Under the Influence: The Truth about Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs – How to Recognize the Problem and What to Do About It – Ketcham, K. & Pace, N.A.
Hotlines
- The Parents Toll-Free Helpline: 1-855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373)