TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have recently relapsed again, and i use ecstasy as my drug of choice. the other night i took one pill and i drank heavily which caused me to black out. i started back up with this because ive been having family and friend problems again. and i want to stop. i truely want to stop. but i dont what will help me. im afraid i might relapse again. im afraid of what the future has in store for me. i need help please.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, thank you so much for emailing us at TEEN LINE. it sounds like you are having a really difficult time and it must be really scary as well as frustrating to relapse when you want to stop. Everyone deals with their problems in different ways and i am truly worried about your safety and health. I think its really courageous and great of you to want to stop and i'm really proud of you that you emailed us. Have you tried talking to any friends, relatives, or a school councelor about how you are feeling and what you are going through? Also i think it would be a great idea to call the Tarzana Treatment Center which can help you with figuring out ways to not relapse again, they are open 24 hrs and their number is 1800-996-1051. You could also go to Narcotics Anonymous meetings where you can meet others who are trying to stop using drugs as well. Their number is 818-773-9999 and their website is www.na.org. Call in at TEEN LINE if you want to discuss further options and we can figure everything out, we are open 6-10pm PST everyday, our number is 1800-852-8336.

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