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let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for
the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
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Substance
Abuse
Many people use alcohol and drugs in today's society. As a teen, you may try alcohol or other drugs because you want to fit in or are curious. You may also use alcohol or drugs as a way to let loose and forget about your problems for awhile. This sounds intriguing but your problems will still exist after the "high."
You also can get yourself in a great deal of trouble legally. Most importantly, alcohol and drug use can begin to control your life and may result in serious damage to yourself or someone else. So if your friends want you to use drugs or alcohol, remember that you have to live with the consequences of using alcohol/drugs.
Alcohol/drugs are also addictive. Listed below are several statements. You may have a problem with alcohol or drugs if you agree with any of them:
- When I have problems, I drink/do drugs
- When I am feeling bad, I drink/do drugs
- When I am mad at others, I drink/do drugs
- My grades are falling and my work habits are slipping because of my drinking/drug use.
- I try to drink/do drugs less, but I can't do it.
- Before I go to school or work, I drink/do drugs.
- Even when I don't intend to drink/do drugs, I do it anyway
- Sometimes I have blackouts and can't remember
- I lie about my drinking/drug use
- I have gotten in trouble because of my drinking/drug use
- I feel cool when I drink or get high.
To learn more about alcohol/drug use…
Alateen/Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous
Firstlink's 24-Hour Hotline
(701) 235-7335
or
Help-Line (Statewide)
1-800-472-2911
Lutheran Social Services
1325 11th Street S.
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-7341
www.lssnd.org
Southeast Human Service Center
2624 9th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 298-4500
1(888) 342-4900
www.state.nd.us
Village Family Service Center
1201 25th Street S.
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-6433
715 11th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 233-6158
www.thevillagefamily.org
Lost and Found Ministry
111 7th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 287-2089
Our pastors and staff at First Lutheran are always there to help you. Please don't hesitate to contact them with your needs.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
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