TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
How do i know if I am addicted to drugs?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello,

Thank you for contacting us.

Here are a few ways that may indicate if you have a possible addiction:
- Your using is interfering with your life in some way
- people in your life think you are an addict/ people are confronting you about your using of drugs
-feels like alcohol or drugs is your primary relationship
- You are skipping activities that you would normally do to drink or to use drugs
-drinking or drugs is how you are dealing with difficult situations

It sounds like you are worried about this, and i have respect for you for caring about your life and yourself.
It is always scary to not be sure about something, and i am glad that you are opening up to us about it.

Have you thought about telling a school counselor about what has been going on?
What about a friend, a trusted adult, or a teacher?
Talking to someone that understands you can really help reduce anxiety and help you better deal with situations.

I do not know what part of Kentucky you are calling from, but you can call Alcoholics Anonymous.
This number is for lexington, Kentucky: 859 225 1212
I think it could really help you out.

Also, if you want to contact TEEN LINE, we are open from 6-10pm PST (pacific time).
We are open seven days a week and are here to help you with anything you are going through.
Our number is 1 310 855 4673.

Thank you very much for contacting us.
Good luck.

--TEEN LINE