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Teen Drug Abuse Directory
Teen drug use is extremely prevalent. If you're a teen, knowing how to stand up for yourself in pressuring situations is vital. And if you're a teen already abusing drugs, talk to a trusted adult for help. Drugs can cause numerous physical and emotional problems, including depression, growth problems, psychiatric disorders, and much more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how drug abuse affects teens' health, how to get help for drug abuse, how to avoid drug abuse, and much more.
Medical Reference
Benzodiazepine Abuse Basics
Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers -- familiar names are Valium and Xanax -- that are easily abused. Learn more about the effects, symptoms, and abuse of these drugs.
Drug Overdose Basics
Learn how to recognize a drug overdose - either intentional or accidental - and what to do about it.
Barbiturate Abuse
Barbiturates, once commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders, can cause death even in small doses - and their abuse is on the rise among teens. Learn more about the effects of barbiturates.
Help Kids Resist Drugs
Get help talking to your children about avoiding drugs.
Features
Talking to Teens About Drugs
Talking to Teens About Drugs
My Kid Is Drug-Free
Should schools have the right to test your kids for drugs? One father said no -- and his decision has embroiled him in a high-stakes legal battle over constitutional rights.
Teen Drug Slang: Dictionary for Parents
Understanding slang words for drugs gives parents a key tool in monitoring their teens for drug abuse.
Teens and Peer Pressure
Learn how peer pressure can affect your teen’s decisions and how you can help him resist pressure from other teens.
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Expert Commentary
How Parents Can Prevent Teen OTC Drug Abuse
A drug rehab counselor talks about how parents can prevent those first steps to teenage drug addiction.
Preventing Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse in Teens
A mother and psychologist whose teenage daughter’s drug abuse began with over-the-counter medicines reflects on why she didn’t see it sooner.
A Teenager’s Story of OTC Drug Abuse
A teenager in rehab talks about how abusing over-the-counter medicines led to harder drugs and eventually her arrest.