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Drugs and Mental Health Don’t Mix

How you deal today makes a difference tomorrow.

Drugs can make things worse.

When you deal with lots of emotions, you might be tempted to turn to drugs and alcohol or cope by misusing medications that are not prescribed to you. But this can:

  • Cause or worsen anxiety, sadness, anger, and depression.
  • Affect your memory and mood.
  • Make you feel like someone who isn’t you.
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Facts About Substances

Every substance has its signature. Get the definitions and defining consequences of different drugs and combinations.

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Free Mind Formula

Learn tips from other teens about how they put their mental health first in their daily lives to avoid drug use.

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Free your mind

If you’re struggling with drug use, your mental health, or both, you don’t have to do it alone.  Here are some ways to take that next step:

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Conversation Starters

Get tips and tools to start a conversation about mental health or substance use.

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What’s Up With Tess?

Experience the impact firsthand in this interactive graphic novel.

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Supporting Teens

Parents, caregivers, and siblings are role models for teens. If your curiosity or concern brought you to this campaign page, we have information on how you can support the teen(s) in your life.

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Information for Parents and Caregivers

Learn how real talk can make a real difference for your teen’s mental health and risk of overdose.

About Free Mind

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About Free Mind

Read about the research that informed the campaign.

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Free Mind Materials

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