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Connecting,
Asking Why?

We are passionate about teen education. We work with schools, youth groups, and teen organizations to discuss drugs and their risks. Your donations help provide free educational books to these programs.

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A few years ago, I started asking a lot of questions about drugs. Hearing stories about successful teenagers in my area dying from fentanyl overdoses, I wondered—how does someone die from taking just one pill? And why do people want to try drugs in the first place? I spent a lot of time seeking answers to these questions and more, and I turned what I learned into a book that explores the science behind why people experiment with drugs, and why you should not.

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Countries Reached

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The Teen Drug Guide:
what? why? … and why not?

Drugs are powerful. Drugs are fascinating. Drugs are everywhere, and as fentanyl overdoses soar among young adults, it’s time to understand the danger and draw of the most common illicit substances. This easy-to-read guide uses high quality photographs and illustrations to explain the chemistry that makes drugs tempting and—more importantly—why it makes them dangerous. 

Connor F. Doherty (Author)

The Teen Drug Guide: what? why? … and why not?

Navigate the facts, understand the risks,
and protect yourself.

Why does marijuana make food tastier and music sound better? How does just one pill containing fentanyl kill someone? How much caffeine is in my energy drink? Is vaping safer than smoking? Why are psychedelics being studied as treatment for diseases? The Teen Drug Guide explores these questions and many more.

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Spanish Edition Now Available

La Guía de Drogas para Adolescentes:
¿qué? ¿por qué? ... y ¿por qué no?

Las drogas son poderosas. Las drogas son fascinantes. Las drogas están en todas partes, y a medida que aumentan las sobredosis de fentanilo entre los jóvenes adultos, es hora de comprender el peligro y la atracción de las sustancias ilícitas más comunes. Esta guía fácil de leer utiliza fotografías e ilustraciones de alta calidad para explicar la química que hace que las drogas sean tentadoras y, lo que es más importante, por qué las hace peligrosas.

Connor F. Doherty (Author)

Gonzalo J. Perez-Garcia, M.D. (Author)

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The Teen Drug Guide is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

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Connor speaking to the Rotary Club of Elk Grove to emphasize how to connect with teens and the importance of teen drug education.
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Connor meeting with Dr. Angel Mendoza-Gonzalez at the Spanish-speaking Salud en Español health clinic in Sacramento to discuss teen drug education and donate copies of La Guía de Drogas para Adolescentes: ¿qué? ¿por qué? … y ¿por qué no? 
Engaging with teens at the Terrell Christopher Gladney Memorial Academy to discuss health and wellness

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