medicine

GENERAL DRUG INFORMATION

The Facts:

Substance Use & the
Teen Brain:
Teen brain development & substance use,  teen use trends and prevention tips.

9%

of all overdose-related deaths
occurred in individuals aged less
than 24 years in the US

Opioids

specifically heroin, were the
cause of the highest overdoes death
rate among those aged 15-19 in 2015

772

drug overdose deaths
occurred among adolescents
aged 15-19 in 2015

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Communication Resources:

Keeping
Kids Drug Free

The best way to help keep your family drug-free is to understand the factors contributing to substance abuse and to make it a topic of regular family discussion.

NIDA:
Family Checkup

Developing good communication skills helps
parents catch problems early, support positive
behavior, and stay aware of what is
happening in their children’s lives.

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