Alcohol & Other Drugs
Alcohol & Other Drugs
There is a lot of pressure in high school. Many times it is pressure to blend in with the crowd. But it is okay to be who you are. Express yourself. If everyone was the same, life would be boring.
Dont feel that you have to do something just becuase everyone else tells you to. Sometimes it's hard to stand up for yourself and go against the grain. But it is at this moment that you can define yourself and let others know who you are and where you stand.
If you stand up for yourself, and do what you feel is right others will follow.
Are you above the influence when it comes to pressure?
Alcohol and Other Drug Links
These Websites are just a few that may lead you on the right path for finding information about drugs, alcohol and even peer pressure.
Check them out!
above the influence
Is a place where you can stand up to negative pressure, connect with others in the discussion and just be yourself.checkyourself.com
A place for older teens to think about their relationship with drugs and alcohol. From the Partnership for a Drug Free America
thecoolspot.gov
The young teen's place for info on alcohol and resisting peer pressure from the National Institutes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Health and the US Dept. of Health and Human Services
teens.drugabuse.gov
Brain Games, real stories and facts on drugs for students from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Need to Talk to Someone for You or a Friend?
If you can, talk to your parent or an adult you trust in your school such as a secretary, teacher, school nurse, counselor, psychologist or student assistance coordinator.
If you can't talk to someone at home or school, you can call Crisis Connection at 612-379-6363- a 24/7 confidential phone crisis line.
Another resource is a website called Reachout .It is also a place to get information or hear what other teens are saying about how to talk to someone.
Or click on the following link for a list of local resources in Washington County- check out 24/7 crisis lines or the chemical health bookmark:
Resource Guide for Teens Parents and other caring adults
The important thing to know is:
ITS OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP!!
