Your Questions
“Before I knew I was pregnant I used drugs and alcohol, will there be something wrong with my baby?”
This question was answered by a medical professional at PregnantHelp.com. >
“Why do some people refuse to admit that they have a drug or alcohol problem?”
It is possible some people are embarrassed they have a problem that they cannot control. Also it could be that they honestly feel that there is “no problem”. There can be many reasons why someone will deny that he or she has an addiction. We have to remember that all people need help in life [...] >
“How do I know if I am addicted to alcohol or drugs?”
For whatever reason you may feel that you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, it’s best to talk to someone. Your friends might not be the best help here but rather talk to an adult, maybe mom or dad, an aunt or uncle. You can also talk to a trained professional and ask for a [...] >
“Is it OK to drink alcohol a lot but only a few times a year?”
First of all, if you are not 21 you shouldn’t be drinking alcohol at all. It’s the law. Don’t want to be the policeman here but under age drinking is a serious problem teens are faced with. So back to the question…..Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short period of time is called “Binge [...] >
“Can you become addicted to Marijuana?”
Marijuana use, like other drugs, poses multiple risks for teens. Some of those risks include the following: short term memory loss, loss of motivation and if smoked, increases your chances for developing lung cancer and other smoking related illnesses.
Another risk is that of addiction. It is possible to become addicted to any drug and some [...] >