Drugs & Alcohol

Why Do Some Use Drugs &/or Alcohol?

• To relax?
• To feel good?
• To fit in?
• Because everyone else is doing it?
• To feel more comfortable in a social or sexual setting?

What You Need to Know:

• It is illegal for teens to smoke tobacco or drink alcohol.
• Most drugs (unless you have a prescription from a doctor) are illegal for people of all ages.
• Using drugs and/or alcohol can cause health risks such as:
  • Cancer
  • Liver problems
  • Impotence (you can't get an erection)
  • Addiction and further drug use
• Whether you want it to happen or not, drugs and alcohol affect your brain:
  
  • Memory loss
  • Mood swings and changes in how you act
  • Changes in how you see things
  • Changes in how you talk and communicate with people
  • Poor decision-making (doing something you wouldn't do if you were sober)
• All of the above can put you at risk for:
  • date rape
  • assault/abuse
  • unplanned pregnancy

It is important to be aware of your surroundings at all times.  There are some people who will take advantage of others who have become inebriated (drunk) or have taken any drugs that alter their minds. 

Frequently Answered Questions About Drugs and Alcohol

Helpful Resources:

Above the Influence

Alcoholics Anonymous
414-771-9119
7429 W. Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Fighting Back Milwaukee 

IMPACT AODA Services
414-276-8487
1126 S. 70th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53214 

Marijuana Anonymous

MPower
Under 21 Alcohol & Drug Crisis Line
1-866-661-6797 or
Text: 55358, Keyword: MPOWER

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
1-800-622-2255

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
1-800-662-HELP

NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse

New Concept Self Development Center, Inc.
414-444-1952
4828 W Fond du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216