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Drugs and Mental Health Don’t Mix

How you deal today makes a difference tomorrow.

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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.

Information and resources

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About Free Mind

Read about the research that informed the campaign.

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Campaign Toolkit

Download factsheets, watch videos, and get content to share the Free Mind message!

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Free Mind for Teens

Learn about the link between mental health and substance use and get tips from other teens about how they put their mental health first.

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Free Mind for Parents and Caregivers

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

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Facts About Substances

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

Interactive tools

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What’s Up With Tess?

Experience the link between substance use and mental health firsthand in this interactive graphic novel. Find clues. Make choices. Get to the bottom of what’s going on with your friend.

For Teens
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Play Facts & Feels

Ready to have a conversation about mental health and substance use? Play Facts & Feels to create space for a real connection.

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Real Talk

Are you worried about a change in behavior? Did you find something? Practice a conversation about common substance use and mental health concerns here.

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Pick Your Path

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: