Support Options for Parents of Hurting Teens

It is a frightening and confusing time to find yourself hurled into the world of substance abuse. Denial sets in like a thick fog, but as that fog starts to lift, the next question is:

"Where do I turn for help?"

When parents discover their teen is using drugs, they often don't know where to turn for information, support or help. The following resources are some of the available options to help parents negotiate these turbulent times.

Tip Sheet — Warning Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Word document)
Tip Sheet 2 — Communicating With Your Teen (Word document)
Tip Sheet 3 — Supporting Your Friend When Their Teen is Seduced by Drugs (Word document)

www.notalone.org
This web site offers a wealth of information. The "You're Not Alone" ministry includes solutions geared towards helping Chirsitan families who discover that drugs or alcohol have invaded their family.

www.svhoh.org
Information about the Susquehanna Valley House of Hope for families in crisis living in the Central Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania.

www.nationalhouseofhope.org
Information about the National House of Hope program for hurting teens.

www.snwp.com
Information about Second Nature Therapeutic wilderness program, where Matt spent healing time.

www.strugglingteens.com
A comprehensive listing of options available for families to help hurting teens.

www.al-anon.org
The support group for friends and families of alcholics.

www.acde.org
A substance abuse prevention and education organization which develops programs and materials based on current research findings.

www.casacolumbia.org
Casa is a unique action/think tank at Columbia University that focuses on the study of all forms of substance abuse and how it affects society.

www.samhsa.gov
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, which works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health services.

www.health.org/multimedia/ebooks
A drub prevention e-book resource site producing books that provide information pertaining to helping children stay drug-free.

www.wsoinc.com
Website for Narcotics anonymous.

www.nar-anon.com
The website for the 12 step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.

www.drugfreeamerica.org
A complete and accurate compilation of information about drugs.