North Carolina Teen Addiction Hotline
North Carolina Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
North Carolina has grappled with teen substance abuse just like many other states in the US. Teenagers frequently abuse alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications (including opioids), methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs.
Like many other states, North Carolina has been impacted by the opioid crisis. Addiction to opioids, like as heroin and prescription medications, has been a big problem in the state and affects people of all ages, including teenagers.
NC teenagers may be at risk of 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.
North Carolina 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 Carolina has implemented prevention and intervention strategies to address teenage substance abuse. These efforts often involve school-based prevention programs, community awareness campaigns, and support services for teenagers and their families.
There are treatment resources available in North Carolina to help teenagers struggling with substance abuse. These may include counseling, therapy, support groups, outpatient programs, and residential treatment centers.
North Carolina provides helplines and resources for individuals seeking help with substance abuse issues. The North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse 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 Carolina Teenagers
Teenagers in North Carolina are 2.23% 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)
- 65,000 or 8.14% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 83.08% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 12.65% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- 0.38% report using cocaine in the last year.
- 0.13% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.06% used heroin (data is limited).
- 2.63% report misusing pain relievers.
- 9.15% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- North Carolina teens are 0.04% less likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 329,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in North Carolina are 13.77% less likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 3.13% of all 12- to 17-year-old NC teens met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 1.50% of all 12- to 17-year-old North Carolina teenagers met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
North Carolina National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The North Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina Teenager Addiction Resources
NC Department of Health and Human Services Substance Use Disorders
North Carolina Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders section offers addiction and substance use disorders services, mental health services and information about treatment centers. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services help to prevent misuse of alcohol and other drugs and to help people with substance use disorders in obtaining the appropriate services and supports they need to live a life in recovery.
Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC)
Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC) Recovery Communities of North Carolina’s (RCNC) mission is to promote addiction recovery, wellness and citizenship through advocacy, education and support. North Carolina promotes a culture that supports addiction recovery for individuals, families and communities, North Carolinians seeking addiction recovery have access to the highest quality care, services, and support
NC Department of Justice Preventing Opioid Crisis
Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada is a non-profit organization that puts recovery within reach for those who need it most. With an experienced leadership team and a unique approach to recovery, Teen Challenge is highly effective and successful. The mission of Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada is to provide successful recovery for men, women, teens, children, and families with destructive, abusive, and addictive lifestyles through mentoring, education, training, and spiritual direction.
Alcohol / Drug Council of North Carolina
Alcohol / Drug Council of North Carolina We help people overcome substance use and mental health disorders. We seek to eliminate stigma. We embrace all pathways to recovery and healing with dignity and respect for everyone. ADCNC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization – we operate with support from the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Disorder Services, the federal National Guard Bureau and funds from other community organizations and donors.