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Many teens try substances like alcohol or drugs. Some try them only a few times and stop. Others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. Substances teens may try include tobacco and other nicotine products, alcohol, cannabis or other drugs, household products (inhalants), and prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Learn more about teen alcohol and drug use.
A drug is any substance that changes the way you think, feel, or behave. Legal substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis are commonly used.
Get information and help related to opioids including how to access treatment for you or someone you care about. Learn more.
The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) is a free, discrete mobile app that can help prevent overdose deaths among people using opioids and other substances while alone. The DORS app can be downloaded from any smart phone’s app store, or through the links available on DORSApp.ca.
If you're not sure where to start, talk to someone you trust. They can be your parent, a family friend, an elder, a teacher or your doctor. You can also call the helplines for 24/7 support.
Resources to help parents or guardians in supporting their child or youth.