ANXIETY, Depression, Substance Abuse
🛑 Parents, What You Don’t Know Could Cost a Life
Substance use among teens and young adults is no longer rar it’s becoming the norm.
Did you know?
1 in 3 young adults (ages 18–25) reports using an illicit drug in the past year
Over 70% of teens who misuse prescription drugs get them from a friend or family member
Fentanyl is now the #1 cause of death for Americans ages 18–45
Most teens who develop substance use disorder started before age 18
Many parents believe:
“My child would never do that.”
But substance use today doesn’t look like it did 20 years ago.Today it looks like:
Vapes
Gummies
ADHD meds shared at school
Pills bought on social media
Party drugs that contain deadly fentanyl
By the time parents notice something is wrong, the brain may already be chemically hijacked.
Why Early Intervention Matters
The adolescent brain is still developing until age 25.Substances change how the brain handles:
Stress
Decision-making
Impulse control
Emotions
That’s why teens who experiment are 4x more likely to develop addiction than adults.
This is not a discipline problem.This is a brain health crisis.
What Our Nonprofit Is Doing
We provide:✔ Parent education✔ Youth prevention programs✔ Non-clinical recovery coaching✔ Family support services✔ Early-intervention pathways
Our goal is to help before addiction becomes a medical emergency.
And unlike rehab, recovery coaching:
Is affordable
Is proactive
Does not require diagnosis
Supports teens & young adults in real-life situations
You Can Save a Life Before It’s in Crisis
We rely on community support to keep these programs free or low-cost for families.
You can help by:
1️⃣ Donating to support prevention & youth recovery2️⃣ Sponsoring a student or family3️⃣ Signing up for non-clinical recovery coaching4️⃣ Sharing this message with other parents
Every dollar helps keep a young person alive, educated, and supported.
Take Action Today
👉 Donate Now
👉 Enroll Your Teen or Young Adult in Coaching
👉 Become a Monthly Supporter
ZELLE
healthcare@stedithfoundation.org
512 699 0763