Title:

  Drugwise: Growing Up Straight in a Chemical Culture
 Author:   Jim Parker
Publisher:   Do It Now Foundation

 Publication Date:

  September 2003

 Catalog No:

  212

..Getting Help

Often, the most important step in coming to grips with a drug or alcohol problem comes from simply recognizing that you've got one.

If drugs or alcohol are causing problems for you or someone you care about, do what it takes to get the situation under control. You'll like yourself better if you do.

If You Have a Problem

If you already have a problem with drugs or alcohol, admit the problem and get help.

Talk honestly to your parents--or to a counselor, minister, coach, or favorite teacher. But talk to someone, and get started in getting your life back together.

Things can be better--but the first move is up to you.

Resources

For referral to a program in your area, check the Yellow Pages under "Alcoholism" or "Drug Abuse and Addiction."

For help with a problem involving drugs or alcohol, contact the hotline of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at 1-800-662-HELP.

For more information on drugs, alcohol, or other health topics, drop us a line, and we'll get right back to you. Our mailing address is Do It Now Foundation, Box 27568, Tempe, AZ 85285.

If you'd rather call, our phone number is 1-602-736-0599. And our e-mail address is doitnow@uswest.net.

And if you'd like to check out more of our publications (in the web browser of your choice), visit our web site at www.doitnow.org. (Heck, you're inside the site now--whether you realize it or not. Just click the icons below to check out other stuff...)

But no matter what else you do, take care. And always be careful of what you take.


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