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Treating mental illnesses is an important step in keeping youth away from alcohol and illegal drugs. About half of teens and young adults who receive alcohol or drug treatment also have mental disorders.
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    This downloadable one-page flyer contains information about the Family Guide Web Site's mission, resources, and Web address. You can print the flyer and distribute copies at meetings, classes, conferences, and other events for parents.
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    To find specific information, type keywords related to the subject in the search box. Examples may include substances such as marijuana, alcohol, or tobacco or topics such as dating, violence, or peer pressure. The search function is on every page of our site.
  • How can I get help if I’m concerned about someone?
    For more information regarding alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and mental health issues, click Resources at the bottom of any page on this Web site. To locate agencies and organizations that provide services, click Getting Treatment [hyperlink].
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    References to information obtained from the Family Guide Web site should be attributed to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). We ask that you give full credit to “SAMHSA’s Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free” and link back to the original source. Citations should include the title of the article and a link to it.
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    If you see a broken link or notice any technical problems with the Web site, or if you simply want to send a comment, please e-mail the webmaster. Your feedback is our greatest tool!
  • Will you exchange links with my Web site?
    Please consider linking to www.family.samhsa.gov from your Web site and bookmark the site on computers in your organization, school, or library. This will help us reach more people with information and resources to promote mental health and prevent alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drug use among our youth.

    All requests to place links on the Family Guide Web site are reviewed on an ongoing basis. New links will be added to our site as appropriate. To request a link exchange, please e-mail the Webmaster with the name of your Web site, the URL, and the reason you believe your site would be a valuable resource to our audience. Our policies prevent us from linking to commercial sites (sites offering products or services that are not free); sites that promote the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs; and sites that are affiliated with alcohol or tobacco producers.

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Last updated on 4/19/06