drugs and alcohol
Heartlight Ministries
Heartlight is a residential counseling center dedicated to helping adolescents and their families work through difficult situations.
Phone: (903) 668-2173
Web site: http://www.heartlightministries.org
Background Information
Beyond the Gateway
Teenagers who start with cigarettes and beer, often keep going. Here's a look at what lies beyond gateway drugs.
The Gateway Drugs
How do some teens develop an addiction to cocaine?
A Big Stink
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome can occur the first time a user tries huffing or the 100th time he inhales. How do you talk to your middle schooler about the overwhelming dangers of sniffing vapors?
Four Stages of Danger
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse.
Questions and Answers
It is commonly understood that peer pressure causes teenagers to begin smoking or using drugs. Is that what really motivates them to pick up dangerous habits?
Answer
My teenager already has a problem with drugs. What do I do now?
Answer
Review Frequently Asked Questions
Stories
It Would Never Happen to Us
Teen drug addiction is always some other family's tragedy, until it hits home.
If you've been through a experience related to this topic, we invite you to share your story with others.Share Your Story
Other Things to Consider
Do What I Do
Children learn by watching us live our lives. It is all the more reason to live honorably.
Related Topics
Relationships: Blended Families, Parents and Adult Children
Transitions: Preparing for Adolescence, Empty Nest
