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.
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In Baltimore
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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
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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.