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.
