Alcohol & Drugs
According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, adolescents who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21.
Warning signs of alcohol & drug dependency/abuse include:
- Getting drunk/high frequently
- Lying about alcohol/drug abuse
- Blacking out and experiencing lapses in memory
- Believing that alcohol/drugs are necessary to have fun
Alcohol and drugs impair judgment and can lead to risky behaviors that put lives in danger.
Referrals for Treatment & Other Resources:
24-Hour Alcohol & Drug Helpline 1.800.562.1240 www.adhl.org
Teen Line 1.877.345.8336 www.theteenline.org
Alateen & Alanon 206.625.0000 www.seattle-al-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous 206.790.8888 www.seattlena.org
