Substance Use
PerformCare understands the impact of drug use on mental well-being. Drug use, including underage drinking and the non-medical use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, upsets the health of people of all ages. Stopping drug abuse can increase a person's chances of living a longer and healthier life.
Use these tools to help avoid drug abuse before it even starts.
- Call 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) or visit SAMHSA Opens a new window.
The mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities. SAMHSA has demonstrated that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders. Check out the services and resources SAMHSA offers on Substance Use or numerous other topics. Everything is just a phone call or mouse click away.
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment Pamphlet by SAMHSA Opens a new window PDF
- Avoid risky drinking
- Effects of alcohol on the adolescent brain
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
- How alcohol affects the brain
- Info is the best medicine — talking to your child about drinking
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Rethinking drinking