Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is the harmful pattern of using substances—such as tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs—leading to impairment or distress with one or more of the following behaviors:
- Recurrent substance use resulting in failure to fulfill major responsibilities at work, school, or home such as repeated absences, suspension, and expulsion
- Recurrent substance use in situations where it is physically dangerous, such as driving while impaired
- Recurrent substance-related legal problems, such as arrests for disorderly conduct that are substance-related
- Continued substance use despite having persistent or recurring social or personal problems caused or worsened by substance use
From https://youth.gov/youth-topics/substance-abuse
Providing education and awareness of substance use and abuse, alcohol, and tobacco is imperative to promoting the academic success, and health and well-being of our students.
Resources
United Way 211 has a list of substance abuse and mental health resources. It can be accessed by dialing 211 from any phone in Lee County. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
Florida Department of Children and Families - Substance Abuse
SalusCare
(239) 332-6989
Victoria's Voice Vital Signs
A free educational program that prepares parents to recognize the early signs of drug use in their children.
Groups
Teen Tobacco Cessation Resources
The links provided are to third-party web sites that are neither hosted nor endorsed by the The School District of Lee County.