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Marijuana can adversely affect the mental health of your teen. If you suspect your child is smoking pot, seek help. Your family physician can provide you with advice, support and useful information. There are also many local, regional and national coalitions and support networks that can assist you in your prevention or intervention efforts.

If marijuana is affecting your teen’s mental health, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the following service organizations.

Center for Mental Health Services
The Center for Mental Health Services developed NMHIC for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. NMHIC staff are skilled at listening and responding to questions from the public and professionals. NMHIC staff quickly direct callers to Federal, State, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. NMHIC also has information on Federal grants, conferences, and other events.
Phone: 1-800-789-2647 (M-F 8:30-12 AM EST)
  866-889-2647 (TDD)
Web site: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov Thank you for visiting theantidrug.com. You are now leaving the site. The Office of National Drug Control Policy is not responsible for the content or information gathering practices of other websites you are linking to.
Address: P.O. Box 42557
Washington, D.C. 20015

Marijuana Anonymous
12-step recovery program. Meeting information for users of marijuana. Starter kits available to begin local programs.
Phone: 800-766-6779
Web site: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org Thank you for visiting theantidrug.com. You are now leaving the site. The Office of National Drug Control Policy is not responsible for the content or information gathering practices of other websites you are linking to.
Address: P.O. Box 2912
Van Nuys, CA 91404
Email: office@marijuana-anonymous.org

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization of families and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
Phone: 703-524-7600 Main Office
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Address: Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
Help Line:

703-516-7227 TDD
800-950-6264 (M-F 10-5 EST/24-hour message line)
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The information NIMH provides is intended to help people better understand mental health and mental disorders. Please note that NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health or health care providers nor counsel people on specific mental health problems. Medical advice on a diagnosis, treatment, or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a mental health practitioner or other health care provider.
Phone: 301-443-4513
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Address: NIMH Public Inquiries
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those seeking help in suicidal crisis. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255) 24-hour hotline
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For more information on teens, drug use, and mental health, visit: 

American Psychiatric Association (APA) Thank you for visiting theantidrug.com. You are now leaving the site. The Office of National Drug Control Policy is not responsible for the content or information gathering practices of other websites you are linking to.
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