North Dakota Teen Addiction Hotline
North Dakota Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
Like many other states in the United States, North Dakota has struggled with teenage substance abuse. Common substances abused by teenagers include alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs (such as opioids), methamphetamine, and other illicit drugs.
North Dakota teenagers may be more susceptible to substance abuse due to various factors, including peer pressure, family history of substance abuse, trauma, stress, mental health issues, academic struggles, and easy access to drugs or alcohol.
ND teenage substance abuse can lead to a range of negative consequences, including impaired judgment, academic decline, behavioral problems, legal issues, mental health disorders, and an increased risk of addiction later in life.
North Dakota has implemented prevention and intervention efforts to address teenage substance abuse. These initiatives often involve school-based prevention programs, community awareness campaigns, and support services for teenagers and their families.
There are treatment resources available in North Dakota to help teenagers struggling with substance abuse. These may include counseling, therapy, support groups, outpatient programs, and residential treatment centers.
North Dakota provides helplines and resources for individuals seeking help with substance abuse issues. The North Dakota Department of Human Services and organizations like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offer information and support for those in need. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics North Dakota Teenagers
Teenagers in North Dakota are 34.92% less 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)
- 3,000 or 5.42% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 100% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 9.03% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- Up to 0.90% report using cocaine in the last year (data is limited).
- Up to 0.90% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.90% used heroin.
- 1.81% report misusing pain relievers.
- 9.03% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- North Dakota teens are 1.28% less likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 26,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in North Dakota are 4.12% less likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 3.61% of ND teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 1.81% of North Dakota teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
North Dakota National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Teenager Addiction Resources
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services We work to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
Adult & Teen Challenge North Dakota
North Dakota Adult & Teen Challenge , originally, Mon-Dak Regional Teen Challenge, began in Williston, North Dakota in March of 2003. North Dakota Adult & Teen Challenge is a long-term faith based recovery program. Its rapid growth and the need for the program’s service across the state prompted a move to a more central location.
FirstLink North Dakota
FirstLink North Dakota is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention. FirstLink provides services across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota.
Recovery Reinvented North Dakota
Recovery Reinvented North Dakota is our movement to end the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction in North Dakota. What started as an inspiring one-day event in September of 2017, has grown to reach over 20,000 people in North Dakota and around the world through five keystone events, initiatives that have engaged entrepreneurs and students alike, and the first-of-its-kind statewide stigma study that evaluated the attitudes, knowledge, and stigma held across our communities and workforce.