California Teen Addiction Hotline
California Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
Commonly abused substances among California teenagers include alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, prescription drugs, and occasionally other illicit drugs like methamphetamine or opioids. Factors contributing to teenage substance abuse in California are similar to those found in other states, including peer pressure, stress, easy access to drugs, family dynamics, and environmental influences.
Addressing teenage substance abuse in California involves a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, education, early intervention, and treatment programs. Schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and government agencies often collaborate to provide resources and support for at-risk teenagers.
Prevention programs aim to educate young people about the risks associated with substance abuse and provide them with the skills and knowledge to make healthier choices. Schools may integrate substance abuse education into their curricula, and community-based initiatives can engage teenagers in positive activities and peer support networks.
Early intervention is crucial for identifying and assisting teenagers who may be experimenting with or at risk of developing substance abuse problems. When detected early, appropriate interventions can help prevent escalation into more severe issues and provide necessary support to teenagers and their families.
California offers a range of treatment services for adolescents struggling with substance abuse, including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs, counseling, and support groups. Accessible and evidence-based treatment options are essential for promoting recovery and addressing the underlying issues contributing to substance use. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics California Teenagers
TTeenagers in California are 24.46% more likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen as reported by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS)
- 314,000 or 10.37% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 85.03% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 15.75% of all teens report using marijuana in the last year.
- 0.53% report using cocaine in the last year.
- 0.10% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.02% used heroin (data is limited).
- 2.67% report misusing pain relievers.
- 8.85% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- They’re 3.29% less likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 1.69 million 18- to 25-year-olds used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in California are 18.24% more likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 3.63% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 1.78% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
California National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The California Teenager Addiction Hotline is a nationwide resource for teens struggling with substance abuse. Call (888) 351-0084 to speak with a professional substance abuse specialist. The California Teen Addiction Hotline trained counselors are available 24/7, ready to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your concerns.
24/7 Free Confidential Hotline
Remember, your call is confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We respect your privacy and are here to support you in a way that best suits your needs.
California Teenager Addiction Resources
California Department of Public Health Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB)
The Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB) aims to reduce individual, social, and environmental harms caused by substance-related and addictive disorders through research-driven prevention, education, and treatment in California. The Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB) currently has four primary programmatic areas: Alcohol use research and harms prevention. Problem gambling education, prevention, and treatment, Overdose surveillance and prevention, and Cannabis surveillance and youth cannabis prevention
Teen Challenge of Southern California
Teen Challenge of Southern California brings hope and healing to tens of thousands of men and women trapped in drug and alcohol abuse. Every day we see bodies healed, lives restored and relationships mended as men and women come to Christ and realize their God-given potential. Watch unforgettable stories and experience how lives are being transformed.
California School-Based Health Alliance
California School-Based Health Alliance, School-Based Health Centers Help Prevent & Treat Substance Use (SBHCs) are ideal places to identify youth using substances and provide evidence-based services that inform them about the health risks associated with alcohol and drug use, motivate them to change their behaviors, and support them in addressing the concerns that may be underlying their substance use.