Resources for Teens
Real info. No lectures. Most teens in Warren County aren’t using drugs — but fentanyl, vaping, and pressure to drink are real, and you deserve straight answers, not scare tactics.
What actually helps.
- Fentanyl is in pills you’d never expect. Anything not from a pharmacy — pressed pills sold as Xanax, Percocet, or Adderall — could contain a lethal amount of fentanyl. One pill can kill. See the DEA’s “One Pill Can Kill”.
- Vaping isn’t “water vapor.” Most vapes contain nicotine — one of the most addictive substances most teens will ever encounter — and it changes the developing brain.
- You can save a life. Carrying Narcan doesn’t make you a “bad kid.” It makes you the friend who could keep someone alive long enough to get real help. It’s free in Warren County.
- Asking for help is not weakness. Talking to a trusted adult, a school counselor, or texting 988 is one of the strongest moves you can make.
Having a plan makes it easier.
Practicing what you’ll say before you’re in the moment makes it easier to respond when pressure is real. Role-play with a friend or family member. It’s okay to prioritize your well-being over fitting in — and a simple “no thanks, I’m good” is a complete sentence.
Helping a friend
If a friend is using, don’t lecture — listen. Then loop in an adult who can actually help. You don’t have to fix it alone.
Managing stress
Physical activity, hobbies, sports, music — healthy outlets boost your mood and give you a crew that has your back.
In an emergency
If someone passes out or you think it’s an overdose, call 911. Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law protects you when you seek help.
If you’re struggling — or worried about a friend.
- School counselors & teachers — they’re there to listen and help, not to get you in trouble.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. Free, 24/7, confidential.
- TN REDLINE — 1-800-889-9789 for substance use help and treatment referrals.
- Local youth groups & mentorship programs — ask your school or church for connections.
- The coalition — info@warrenprevention.org. We’ll connect you (or your friend) to real local help, no judgment.