Our top picks for Substance Abuse prevention resources & links

ABOVE THE INFLUENCE - great site for older teens. Play games, watch videos and take quizzes. Get drug facts & info about pressure.

THE COOL SPOT- a young teen's place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure.

REALITY CHECK - a youth directed substance abuse prevention campaign working to change community norms around substance use in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties. Games, prizes, quizzes. And, adult information.

RAP-LINE (800) 292-4517
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention for Michigan adolescents and parents

1ST STEP REFERRAL SERVICES - offers complimentary viewings of Power Surge DVDs in our IMPACT Room (with 46" LCD and surround sound.) Call 734-485-6161

THE ANTI-DRUG - for parents and guardians concerned with youth substance use and behavior.

MARIJUANA AND MENTAL HEALTH -- marijuana use can have a marked effect on a young person's mental health, as well as their overall well-being. Marijuana has been linked to depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Read more & decide if it is harmless.

ADVICE: PARENTING OF TEENS -teens don't come with a set of instructions. Parents are still a teen's #1 influence. What you say and do does matter.

ALA-NON & ALATEEN - if a child or loved one is involved with substances, you don't have to go it alone. Find a support group in your area. Click on "Self Help & Support Groups" under your county to view a listing of Ala-non & Alateen meetings.

WCHO - Washtenaw/Livinston Co. Health Services. 734-554-3050 for treatment funding options

IN THE KNOW ZONE - this is a one-stop resource for substance abuse information and related health information. Clear and indepth. Provides images and additional links.

MEDLINE PLUS - trusted information, resources and related information. A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institue of Health.

ALCOHOL ON LINE TESTS:- confidential and anonymous self-help tests that are designed to help you understand how alcohol may be affecting the way you work and live.

AA/NA SUPPORT GROUPS - to find support groups in your (Michigan) area. Click on Self-Help groups under your county or area. Choose type of group you are looking for.