Substance Abuse
Ninety percent of addictions start in the teen years. Don’t ignore risk factors and assume your child will be okay, or simply ignore a problem because you think it’s just a passing stage of development. If something appears wrong, start taking action.
Get Help, Support, & Learn More
In Baltimore
Need Help? Talk Now! 410-433-5175
Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc.
BHSB is a non-profit partner to the health department, providing services city-wide proven to reduce substance abuse and its related problems for youth and adults
In Maryland
Substance Misuse Help is available to learn about and find services for substance abuse and addiction for anyone
https://www.recovery.org/browse/maryland/ Is a site for adults/caregivers to find a treatment facility anywhere in MD
SADD This page is full of resources in MD for youth
Nationally
Partnership for Drug free kids - Is for families/caregivers
Common Risk Factors - information for everyone
Why Teens Use - for parents/educators
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
Drug Abuse and Addiction - For everyone. Do you or someone you know have a drug problem? Explore the warning signs and symptoms and learn how substance abuse problems develop.