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The # 1 drug of choice for youth in AZ is alcohol. The 2008 Arizona Youth Survey reports that 28% of 8th graders in Maricopa County stated that they had ridden in a vehicle by someone who had been drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.
You don’t have to drink to be the life of the party. Beer is a depressant which can make you sad and slow you down. Depending on how much you drink it can make you act crazy.
The content of this webpage is designed to inform youth about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
"As you travel through a futuristic world, you will help solve the medicinal mysteries of drugs that have both helpful and harmful effects." -Content Overview from http://reconstructors.rice.edu/
Do you know a teen who seems...
Adults are usually the last to know about a problem faced by a teenager. Teens are more likely to speak with other teens when experiencing a problem. Teen Lifeline is a telephone hotline staffed by trained Peer Counselors. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; with Peer Counseling available 3pm to 9pm daily. Since 1986, Teen Lifeline has responded to youth in Arizona experiencing a variety of problems including: relationships, suicide, family communication, pregnancy, school pressures and substance abuse.
More info on Teen Lifeline can be found at www.teenlifeline.org
Teen Lifeline is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.
(This information was referenced directly from a public flyer for Teen Lifeline.)
