Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use

Where to go from here

Now that you have read this information, you are ready to recognize and deal with substance use in your teen.

Talk with a health professional

Talk with your health professional if you think your child or teen is using alcohol, cigarettes, inhalants, or other drugs. Ask for the professional's help in dealing with your child or teen on this issue.

If you would like more information about alcohol, cigarettes, inhalants, and other drug issues in young people, the following resource is available:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI): http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/.

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Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise Ralph Poore	Last Updated: September 13, 2006
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Yifrah Kaminer, MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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