Drugs and Young People Summary Drug abuse is a serious public health problem. It affects almost every community and family in some way. Drug abuse in children and teenagers may pose a greater hazard than in older people. This is because their brains are not yet fully developed. As a result, the brains of young people may be more susceptible to drug abuse and addiction than adult brains. Abused drugs include Amphetamines Anabolic steroids Club drugs Cocaine Heroin Inhalants Marijuana Prescription drugs There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But it is better to prevent drug abuse in the first place. NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse Statistics and Research A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts Update Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Among High School Seniors, Driving After Marijuana Use Surpasses Drunk Driving National Institute on Drug Abuse High School and Youth Trends National Institute on Drug Abuse Monitoring the Future 2014 Survey Results National Institute on Drug Abuse Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide National Institute on Drug Abuse Trends in Adolescent Substance Use and Perception of Risk from Substance Use Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Related Issues Brain and Addiction National Institute on Drug Abuse How to Identify Drug Paraphernalia Drug Enforcement Administration Loved One’s Substance Abuse Problem National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Drugs and Young People National Institutes of Health Start Here College-Age & Young Adults National Institute on Drug Abuse Dealing with Addiction Nemours Foundation Drugs: Shatter the Myths National Institute on Drug Abuse Drugs: What You Should Know Nemours Foundation Popular Chat Day Q & A National Institute on Drug Abuse Prevention and Risk Factors Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents American Academy of Pediatrics Family Checkup: Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse Find an Expert Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Enforcement Administration National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse Partnership at Drugfree.org Partnership for a Drug-Free America Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Encyclopedia Drug signs and teenagers Videos and Tutorials Drugs + HIV, Learn the Link National Institute on Drug Abuse Diagnosis and Tests Drugs of Abuse Testing American Association for Clinical Chemistry Frequently Asked Questions about Drug Testing in Schools National Institute on Drug Abuse Signs of Drug Use Drug Enforcement Administration Health Check Tools National Drug IQ Challenge National Institute on Drug Abuse Array NIDA for Teens National Institute on Drug Abuse Toxicology screen Journal Articles Drugs and Young People Specifics Salvia Nemours Foundation What Are Bath Salts? National Institute on Drug Abuse What Is Salvia? National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatments and Therapies Substance Abuse Treatment for Children and Adolescents: Questions to Ask American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Games Test Your Knowledge National Institute on Drug Abuse Children What You Need to Know about Drugs Nemours Foundation Latest News Heavy Pot Use in Teen Years Linked to Shortened Life HealthDay
