Mississippi Teen Addiction Hotline
Mississippi Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
Like many other states in the United States, Mississippi has been grappling with the problem of teenage substance abuse. Common substances abused by teenagers include alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs (such as opioids), and other illicit drugs.
Various risk factors contribute to teenage substance abuse, including peer pressure, family history of substance abuse, low self-esteem, lack of parental involvement, academic difficulties, and easy access to drugs or alcohol.
Substance abuse among teenagers can lead to a range of negative consequences, including poor academic performance, impaired judgment, risky behaviors, legal problems, health issues, and an increased likelihood of developing addiction in adulthood.
To address teenage substance abuse, Mississippi has implemented prevention and intervention programs in schools and communities. These programs aim to educate teenagers about the risks of substance abuse, build their resilience against peer pressure, and provide support for those already struggling with addiction.
There are treatment facilities in Mississippi and resources available across the state to help teenagers who are struggling with substance abuse. These include counseling, support groups, outpatient programs, and residential treatment centers.
Mississippi offers helplines and resources for individuals seeking help with substance abuse issues. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provide information and support for those in need. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics Mississippi Teenagers
Teenagers in Mississippi are 21.23% 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)
- 16,000 or 6.56% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 87.50% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 9.84% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- 0.41% report using cocaine in the last year.
- Up to 0.20% report using methamphetamines (data is limited).
- Up to 0.20% used heroin.
- 3.28% report misusing pain relievers.
- 7.79% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- They’re 14.85% less likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 78,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in Mississippi are 26.51% less likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 2.46% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 1.23% of teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
Mississippi National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Teenager Addiction Resources
Mississippi State Department of Health Adolescent Health Program
The mission of the Mississippi State Department of Health Adolescent Health Program is to protect and promote the health and well-being of pre-adolescents, adolescents and young adults in the state of Mississippi. Implement strategies and policies that enhance the overall health of pre-adolescents, adolescents and young adults, ages 10- 21. Create services and policies that are formed from a holistic youth development approach.
Address health disparity issues among pre-adolescents, adolescents and young adults. Develop partnerships with local, state and national community partners across a broad range of adolescent health issue
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Stand Up
Stand Up, Mississippi is a statewide initiative to put an end to the opioid crisis in our state and inspire all Mississippians to create a stronger and healthier future. Every person is part of the solution. Each of us can make a difference today by standing up and speaking out. This project is a collaborative effort by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mississippi Department of Human Services, and Drug Enforcement Agency. Funding is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Mississippi Region of Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous came to Mississippi by way of Atlanta, Georgia, North Alabama and Tennessee. The first meetings were established in the late 70s, early 80s, with many of the original meetings still in existence – in North Central Mississippi with Mainline in Clarksdale, in Mid-Mississippi with Foglifters and New Beginnings in Jackson, and in North East Mississippi with the Tupelo Group. Mississippi’s first recorded donation to NA World Services came from Corinth.
Mississippi Al-Anon Family Groups
Mississippi Al-Anon Family. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause.