Addiction Counsellors – Personal, Group & Family

Awakening Body Wisdom – Vancouver, BC "Healing through the Arts" Tannis Hugill has a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology, is a registered B.C. Clinical Counsellor, registered Dance and Drama therapist and Spiritual Director. She brings over twenty years’ experience of healing through the arts and to her work with individuals, groups, adolescents and adults, especially those with addictions, trauma, eating and body image problems. She is experienced in hospital and private practice settings, has coordinated a hospital eating disorders program, and taught on the university level. Tannis’ passion is helping others experience vitality, creativity and wisdom of their bodies as a source of healing transformation. Explore: Dance and Drama Therapy Spiritual Direction Authentic Movement Moving Prayer Tannis Hugill is a board member of Movement Matters Association Telephone: 604.267.9951 First Step to Recovery - West Vancouver, B.C. Counselling Support for Individuals, Couples, Youth & Families Jeanie McKenzie, BA Psych, MA Ed, RCC, Located in West Vancouver, Jeanie addresses the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction that leaves the family devastated. Jeanie has completed several extensive program certifications in the field of substance abuse at Canadian and U.S. institutions. Practical experience and professional licensure have prepared her to fulfill the much-needed gap in support counselling that leads to family wholeness. Additional focus is in empowering healthy and productive personality changes to effectively break free from co-dependency, resolve conflict and deal with emotional crisis, depression and anxiety. And there is much more… Phone: 604.351.0539 Hollyburn Family Services – North Vancouver Individual and Family Counselling Hollyburn Family Services is a multi-service community-based organization providing a range of integrated support services to children, youth, families and seniors in the greater Vancouver region. Hollyburn programs include individual and family counselling, family support and parent education services, residential treatment centres for youth, alternate school programs, substance misuse counselling, home support services for seniors and persons with special needs and autism services. Jaminie Hilton MA, RCC. – Vancouver, BC Registered Counsellor with Crime Victim Assistance Jaminie Hilton also holds a Chemical Dependency Certificate and is EMDR Certified. Jaminie’s work as a therapist for over 25 years including her training, education, and work experience span a wide diversity of cultural viewpoints and therapeutic approaches in both California, and Vancouver. Jaminie has worked for Crisis & Suicide prevention centres and in residential facilities where she worked with long term mental health consumers in crisis, and with recovering addicts. Her practical experience also includes the Elizabeth Fry Drug & Alcohol Counselling program; Family Services - Vancouver Incest and Sexual Abuse Centre; and the Vancouver School Board where she taught classes in development and communications. Jaminie loves to share her practical experience from 20 years in the field working as a therapist along with facilitating thousands of groups, with her clients in her private practice. Phone: 604-802-4126 Dr. Marilyn G. Chotem - Registered Psychologist Located in North Vancouver, BC Marilyn firmly believes that through counselling or psychotherapy, each person can learn new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that can enhance one's capacity to lead a fulfilling life! Armed with her Doctorate Degree and Masters in Counselling Psychology, Marilyn started her private practice in 1992. Today, Marilyn is able to draw on her vast, practical experience having worked in drug and alcohol treatment centres, provincial mental health centres, and with employee & family assistance programs, offering both short and long-term therapy. Change is possible! Phone: 604-986-9468

Addiction Doctors in B.C.

Addiction Doctors in B.C.   Burns Lake, B.C. Dr. M.R. Whittle 250-295-3220 Chilliwack, B.C. Dr. L. Tewfik-Moussa 604-792-4909 Comox, B.C. Dr. B.C. Fehlau 250-339-2266 Cumberland, B.C. Dr. R.T. Brown 250.336-2221 Kamloops, B.C, Dr. R.N. Baker 250.374-6566 Dr. W.P. Bishop 250.376-7412 Kelowna, B.C. Dr. Grant Smith 250.763-7448 Maple Ridge, B.C. Dr. M.M. Milewski 604.463-8877 Nanaimo, B.C. Dr. P.A. Gooch 250.753-5455 Dr. R. Keith Phillips 250.753-3431 Nelson, B.C. Dr. G.R. Falck 250.352-2311 New Westminster, B.C. Dr. D.S. Coleman 604.525-5211 Dr. D.G. Hedges 604.525-5211 Dr. Paul Soby 604.521-7784 North Vancouver, B.C. Dr. P.D. Clark 604.988-6355 Pentiction, B.C. Dr. L. Westby 250.490-9378 Prince George, B.C. Dr. D.G. Dahlstrom 250.564-5535 Dr. M.J. O’Malley Revelstoke, B.C. Dr. G.L. Woodman 250.837-9321 Richmond, B.C. HealthQuest Dr. Ray Baker 604-718-6929 Dr. Paul Farnan 604-718-6929 Surrey, B.C. Dr. K.C. Hunter 604.590-5811 Vancouver, B.C. Perinatal Addiction Services - B.C. Women’s Hospital Dr. R.R. Abrahams Dr. G.C. Hunt 604-875-2032 Vernon, B.C. Dr. R.J.H. Ross 250.545-5321 Victoria, B.C. Dr. Donna Clements 250.381-8901 Winfield, B.C. Dr. Brian Martin 250.766-3938

British Columbia Health Authorities

British Columbia Health Authorities Addictions & Mental Health Help for Youth in BC Northern Health Interior Health Vancouver Island Health Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Fraser Health Provincial Health Services Authority

Community Services & Counselling

Abbotsford Addiction Centre “People helping people” We are Therapists with Masters Degrees at a free alcohol and drug outpatient program.  We serve youth and adults both using and affected by substance misuse.  We offer recovery groups and counselling for individuals, couples and families.  We use a bio-pschyo-social-spiritual professional approach to help people resolve their problems.  We also provide referrals to other services in the addiction field, such as day treatment and residential. Phone: 604-850-5106 Alouette Addictions Services – Maple Ridge Youth Services We provide in-office and outreach services to youth that are high risk for developing substance abuse problems. In addition there is a day program for youth who have been suspended from school because of drug or alcohol issues. Youth can self-refer or be referred by parents or outside agencies. We also have prevention workers in the school system who provides prevention programming, brief counselling, community education and policy development. Call our office at 604-467-5179 for more information about our services for youth and families. BC Council for Families Affirming that the family in all its diversity is the foundation of society, our mission is to strengthen, encourage and support families through information, education, research and advocacy. A leading edge force in the field of family life education; and provides training and resources that strengthen family relationships. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver Substance Abuse Services Odyssey I and II are counselling programs for youth and families struggling with issues related to substance abuse with locations in Burnaby and Vancouver. The programs offer a supportive atmosphere where youth feel comfortable to explore alcohol and drug related issues and consider options for obtaining a healthier lifestyle. Youth can take part in the wide range of services including individual and family counselling, drop-in, social-recreational activities, crisis intervention referrals, and substance abuse education. Nexus is an outreach counselling program located in downtown Vancouver that provides services to high risk youth who are affected by substance abuse. The program offers support to empower youth to effectively deal with substance abuse issues and move towards a healthier lifestyle. Nexus provides a wide range of services including counselling, crisis intervention, assessments, referrals and substance abuse education. "The counsellors interact on the youth’s level and according to youth situations." Tel: 604.879.6554 Covenant House Vancouver "Working on a Plan" Covenant House Vancouver exists for those young people for whom there is often no one else — young people aged 16 - 24 who have either willingly fled physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse or those who have been forced from their homes. Each young person is treated individually and everything from their cultural and religious needs to dietary restrictions is incorporated into their care. Downtown Eastside Youth Association Delivering a wide range of vital outreach services to the street-involved people of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside." The nature of all DEYAS services is the provision of "windows of opportunity" for clients wanting to make lifestyle changes or to exit the street. Family Services of Greater Vancouver Strengthening People, Families & Communities At some point in life, everyone gets stuck. Since 1928, people experiencing challenges have been turning to Family Services of Greater Vancouver—a community-based not-for-profit organization providing crucial social services to children, youth, adults, and families across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. We offer support, provide hope, and present opportunities—helping people realize and create possibilities for themselves. All of our work is about building healthy, vibrant tomorrows. Counselling & Support-Youth Services-Addiction Services-Community Education-Employment & Skills-Adoption Services-Employee Assistance Golden Family Centre - Golden, BC Youth Alcohol & Drug Outreach Individual, family and small group counselling is available to persons of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol/drug use or abuse. This program provides screening, assessment, treatment and counselling services. The issues addressed in this program include, but are not limited to: substance abuse, family of origin work for adult children of alcoholics and relationships, communication and lifestyle of individuals and families struggling with chemical dependency. Referrals can be made to detoxification and residential treatment programs out of town. Prevention programs for alcohol and other chemical dependency is also included in Alcohol and Drug Services. In compliance with the addictions branch of the Ministry of Health, we use a bio-psycho-social and spiritual approach.  Phone: (250) 344-2000 Inform Vancouver Information & Referral Service for the Lower Mainland Comprehensive information and referral service for the Lower Mainland. Provides information on and referral to, community and social services, including counseling, health, financial assistance, housing, employment, education, recreation, cultural, and legal services. Service is funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the City of Vancouver. Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 604 660-9382 or BC Toll Free: 1-800-663-1441 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Pacific Community Resources Quality Social Services Since 1964 An award winning, accredited, not-for-profit society serving Lower Mainland communities since 1984. The agency provides addictions, special education, employment, counselling, housing and cultural enrichment services for children, youth, adults and families. We currently deliver more than 40 programs serving thousands of individuals from Vancouver to Chilliwack. Peace Arch Community Services Complete Directory Our mission is to identify a broad spectrum of human needs on the Semiahmoo Peninsula and beyond and respond to them in a creative, caring and fiscally responsible way. This is achieved by providing information, services, advocacy and working with other individuals, groups and organizations. Semiahmoo House Society (Local:Surrey, BC) Richmond Addiction Services OUR MISSION: The mission of Richmond Addiction Services is to “improve the lives of those affected by addiction”. We respect the integrity of each human being and believe that each person has the ability to change and accept personal responsibility for his/her physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social health. We approach addiction through a harm reduction model that recognizes and incorporates abstinence. Share Family & Community Services Society Youth and Family Counselling Counselling, planning, education, referral and prevention services to youth (under 19 years of age) and their families. For addiction related concerns, call the Intake Worker at 604.936.3900  For counselling related to other youth risk behaviours, the Services for Youth & Families is the exclusive referral source. Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra) and adjacent communities. Watari A Complete Directory Creators of the Survival manual on-line, a complete list of services for youth and others at risk. At WATARI, our mission is to facilitate positive change in at-risk children, youth, families and communities through the design and delivery of innovative services. Day Treatment available West Kootenay Boundary Addictions Services A Complete Directory The purpose of KCRD is to provide an on-line directory of community programs and organizations, as well as how to access them. These programs and organizations range from large government programs to non-profit charities to small self-help groups.

Crystal Meth

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Day Treatment - Youth

Watari Research Association – Vancouver, BC "Positive Change!" The Watari Youth Day Treatment Program is a 7 week voluntary alcohol and drug day treatment program for youth aged 13-24 in the Vancouver area.  The goal of the program is to facilitate positive change for at risk children, youth and families through the development and delivery of innovative services.  The Day Program runs from Tuesday to Friday from 12:30-4pm in a facilitated group counselling format. Participants can explore and develop skills in the following areas, within the context of substance abuse: • identity and self-awareness • relationships • communication and social skills • decision making • exploring and managing problems • emotions • recreation and community support • creative expression • ongoing care Phone: 604-438-3755 West Coast Alternatives - North Shore “There is a way out” The West Coast Alternatives Society, A non-profit community-based agency on the North Shore specializing in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. - Adult Individual and Group programs - Youth Counseling and Children’s programs Alternatives will accept self-referrals – you do not need a referral from a doctor, social worker, or other professional to get an appointment. We require voluntary participation on the part of the prospective client. Call 604-984-0255 and ask for an intake appointment.

Detox Centres - Youth

Detox Services for Youth Youth Detox Services Downtown Eastside Youth Activities Society (DEYAS-Watari) 432 East Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. 604-251-7615 Residential Detox Services for youth 12-21 (Assessment, 24 hour supervision, after care and support) 6 beds; 3-7 days. Family Services of Greater Vancouver Mailing Address: 202-1193 Kingsway Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3C9 604-872-4349 www.fsgv.ca Residential Detox Services for youth 12-21 (Assessment, 24 hour supervision, after care and support) 2 beds; 3-7 days. Pacific Legal Education Association (PLEA) 3894 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4G2 604-871-0450 Pager Intake: 604-891-1082 Residential Detox Services for youth 12-21 (Assessment, 24 hour supervision, after care and support) 6 beds; 3-7 days.

Interventions

Axis Intervention Service – Kamloops, BC “YOUR TURNING POINT!” PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE Trudy Annand is AXIS’ Senior Intervention Specialist.  Trudy, a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Master practitioner in Counselling Psychology, has worked in the counseling profession for a number of years.  She is also a Certified Interventionist and a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists.  Trudy has planned and participated in numerous interventions with alcoholics and drug addicts. HOW IT WORKS Intervention is a turning-point on the ugly and destruction road of addiction - one where a spouse, sibling, employer or friend cares enough to act and find help to point the substance abuser to reality’s rock bottom and the only option is immediate treatment. AXIS Intervention Service Ltd. provides discreet professional assistance by empowering those closest to the substance abuser and educating them about addiction. We treat everyone with respect and understand the importance of confidentiality. AXIS Intervention Service Ltd. provides a planned and organized presentation of reality to the substance abuser with the goal of getting them to accept immediate admission to an appropriate treatment facility or program. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? First, you can expect professionalism, a high degree of compassion, understanding and total discretion.  We treat everyone involved with the utmost of respect while understanding confidentiality is paramount. Traveling throughout Canada, our highly trained and professional Intervention Specialists use time – tested principles and practices to plan a custom strategy aimed at presenting the intervention in a professional, objective, caring, and non-judgmental manner. We form the Intervention team, prepare for and facilitate the Intervention and transport the substance abuser to treatment. We measure success each step of the way. The main goal is to get the substance abuser to accept immediate treatment. Phone: 1-866-455-AXIS (2947) 24 hour service Daryl Samson Med. Cert. – North Vancouver, BC “Instilling hope in those whose hope has gone!” Daryl Samson brings fourteen years of professionalism, passion and a non-judgmental approach to both his current position as program manager at The Orchard Treatment Centre and private practice as a personal and family counselor and expert in interventions. Daryl specializes in the assessment, treatment, intervention and monitoring of addictive disorders and chemical dependencies both in the home and the professional communities. Daryl Samson understands!  As a former professional soccer player with the Vancouver Whitecaps and a later career as a teaching professional, Daryl has considerable understanding of the demands faced by individuals, working professionals and their families. A proud member of The Angels Response Team, Daryl Samson has had many successes preparing families for interventions and getting the addict into treatment. You can reach Daryl: Monday to Thursday at The Orchard Treatment Centre: (604) 947-0420 Fridays at his office at Transformation Communications: (604) 987-4718 Email ddress: k2d2sam@telus.net Kathleen Landry & Associates – Vancouver & Deep Cove Counselling & Interventions! Kathleen Landry and Associates is an organization that helps individuals and families deal with difficult life issues and anxieties. Kathleen Landry MCS RCC, the founder of the center, has over twenty five years of counselling experience working with individuals and couples in groups and the workplace. She specializes in addiction recovery for individuals and their families. She is a Mastered Degreed psychotherapist from UBC and Is a British Columbia Registered Clinical counselor. Kathleen’s experience encompasses over 70,000 clinical hours and over 3,000 clients. She has performed over 150 successful family and workplace addiction interventions. Interventions for Destructive Behaviours: ALCOHOL & DRUG SUBSTANCE ABUSE INAPROPRIATE SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS EATING DISORDERS GAMBLING PROBLEMS At Kathleen Landry and Associates, an intervention is the loving process into a troubled person's life to help motivate them to change and seek help. It is a process that begins long before the troubled person is even spoken to and continues long after the person seeks help. It involves the caring support of the troubled person's closest friends, family and business associates. It is a process that brings the person's "bottom up" rather than waiting for the person to "sink to the bottom" ”Kathleen is often able to reach people that have been unsuccessful with other approaches.” You can reach Kathleen at: Phone: 604-924-0042

Treatment Centres in B.C.

Association of B.C. First Nations Treatment Programs To enhance First Nations traditions and cultural practices that promote healing, wellness, balance and harmony: Where Addictions programming exists in towards health and wellness.  Where there is an openness to addictions programming as prominent part of the healing of individuals, families and communities. A Complete list of Treatment Facilities! ATLAS Youth Treatment Facility – Terrace BC Terrace and District Community Services Society ATLAS Youth Treatment Facility is a residential treatment facility serving youth between the ages of 12 and 19 who are struggling with substance misuse issues. It is important to know that NWADS YTF is a voluntary program. ATLAS Youth Treatment Facility operates as a six-bed co-ed facility. Five beds are assigned as 30-day treatment beds, and one bed is 5-7 day Non Medical/Social Detox bed. At the clients' request and depending on space, the client in Detox bed may transfer to a treatment bed. Residential treatment and non-medical detoxification services are available Phone: 250-638-8117 Pacific Youth & Family Services Society (PEAK House) "Fighting the power of substance misuse with youth" Peak House in Vancouver is an 8-week, co-ed residential program for youth who are ready to challenge the effects of substance misuse in their lives. It is a part of the Pacific Youth and Family Services Society, which has a mandate to support and encourage programs for youth and families. PLEA Youth Addictions Services Daughters and Sisters and Waypoint are unique residential treatment programs. Our goal is to decrease substance abuse, criminal behaviours and high risk activity. Both programs are funded by MCFD Provincial Services.  Daughters & Sisters is designed for and works with young women. There is now space for eight residents in this 6-month program. Referrals are accepted from probation officers or addictions counsellors. The program is located in Surrey; access is province-wide. Waypoint is designed for and works with young men, with province-wide access through probation officers only. There is now space for eight residents in this 4-6 month program; it is also located in Surrey. In 2005, we bought and renovated a new day program facility that is tailored to our needs and is in an ideal setting. Phone: (604) 871 0450 The Last Door Recovery Society “Break the Chain!” The Last Door Recovery Society has an impressive 13 year history with clients. our community and professionals.To fulfill our mission we operate distinct programs targeted to specific populations. Last Door Youth Program: provides residential treatment for youth aged 14-18 years of age in New Westminster and has an extended aftercare component. Phone: (604) 520-3587

Treatment Centres outside B.C.

Gray Wolf Ranch – Port Townsend, Washington ”The Path to Recovery Begins Here” Gray Wolf Ranch provides an intermediate-care residential recovery program. Our park-like campus is located fifty miles northwest of Seattle on Washington's scenic Olympic Peninsula. Sited on 20 wooded acres, Gray Wolf provides a transitional living environment for up to 28 young men between the ages of 14 and 25 in early recovery from substance abuse. Our program is 150 days. Phone: 1-800-571-5505 0-Detox Sundown M Ranch – Yakima Washington “The Freedom of Recovery!” Sundown M Ranch is celebrating 40 years of service, providing the highest quality chemical dependency treatment for Adults, Youth & Families. Our dedicated and well-trained staff offers a unique treatment program that has been successful for thousands of adults and adolescents afflicted with the disease of chemical dependency. At Sundown, patients can come to understand and accept the disease of chemical dependency and are taught proven methods for achieving and maintaining the freedom of recovery. We offer a 20 day program for youths of both sexes ages 14 and older. 1-800-326-7444 Detox Available

Treatment & Recovery Homes

Venture Academy Lasting Relief for Troubled Teens Venture Academy's Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program provides a full spectrum of substance abuse treatment, residential care, counselling, and support services to male and female youth ages 14 to 18 who may be experiencing difficulties managing their lives due to alcohol or drug abuse. Youth reside in professionally staffed and supported home-stay residences while participating in treatment. Our residential treatment programs are provided as an effective alternative to boot camp for troubled teens in Canada or boarding schools for troubled teens in Canada. The one-to-one therapeutic treatment model is one of the most important benefits for parents accessing our residential treatment program for troubled teens. Venture Academy also offers a 30 Day Assessment and Intervention Program for troubled and out of control teens in Canada that can assist with answering the question of the need for a long term commitment and at the same time provides a number of immediate benefits including relief, for troubled teens and their families. Kelowna/ Vancouver/ Vernon/ Penticton/ Edmonton/ Calgary Phone: (250) 712-0409 National Call Centre: 1-866-762-2211

Youth Outpatient Clinics

Youth Clinics in Greater Vancouver Youth Clinics around Vancouver offer free, confidential health services to youth on a drop-in basis. The times listed here may change, so call before you go! Vancouver Coastal Health Youth Clinics Listings Web: www.vch.ca/community/youth_clinics.htm A total list youth clinics in Greater Vancouver BC Children’s Hospital - Youth Health Clinic Tel: 604-875-3472 A200 Block Shaughnessy Building Appointments recommended Boulevard Youth Clinic Tel: 604-261-6366 2110 West 43rd Ave, Vancouver, BC Tuesday: 2:30pm-5:30pm Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm Broadway Youth Resource Centre Tel: 604-709-5720 691 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC Monday/Thursday: 2:30pm-5:00pm Commercial Drive Youth Clinic Tel: 604-253-3575 200-1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC Monday: 2:30-4:30 Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-5:30 Evergreen Youth Clinic Tel: 604.872.5217 loc. 3469 3425 Crowley Avenue Tuesday 3:30pm-6:00pm Friday 2:00pm-4:30pm Knight Street Youth Clinic 6405 Knight Street, Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-301-2227 Monday: 2:00pm-4:30pm Thursday: 5:30-8:00pm Mid-Main Youth Clinic Tel: 604-709-6400 3998 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Wednesday: 2:30pm-5:00pm Pine Community Health Clinic Tel: 604-736-2391 1985 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday 9:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am-12:00pm **2:30pm-7:30pm (call to confirm) **Every 3rd Wed 4:30pm-7:30pm Saturday: 1:00pm-4:00pm Saturdays are only for youth aged 25 and under. Three Bridges Community Health Centre Tel: 604-736-9844 1292 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC Monday-Friday 8:30am-8:00pm (5:00pm-8:00pm youth only) Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm

Information & Awareness

Alcohol - Drug Education Service Keeping Kids Drug - Free Since 1952 the Alcohol-Drug Education Service has been a lead provider of professional drug education resources and an advocate for prevention strategies aimed at reducing substance abuse problems. All About Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Addiction “A comprehensive directory of information about cocaine, crack and addiction..” Mission Statement: The purpose of this website is to provide a complete reference library of up-to-date information on cocaine and crack cocaine addiction. Addiction to cocaine and crack is an epidemic in the U.S. and around the world. We hope by offering this important information, it will in some way, help the families and those who suffer from this devastating and ultimately fatal addiction. Drug Facts Great Information for Youth! You can learn valuable information about the dangers and risks of drugs and alcohol abuse on this site. As youth, we face peer pressure and life’s pressures on a regular basis. Even though we have our own morals about how we choose to live, such as choosing to use drugs or not, we tend to feel pressure to go against our morals so we don’t “let down” our peers, or so we can “fit in”. We hope that from this website you can take away information that will help you develop and form good decisions-making skills concerning the topics of drugs and alcohol. HereToHelp.bc.ca Information you can trust! Feeling confused? Alone? Want information you can trust for you or someone you care about? Here you'll find quality information, personal stories of hope, and resources you can use to make better decisions about mental health or substance use issues. We're here to help. The Cool Spot Great Stuff! One goal of AMPS was to give young teens a clearer picture about alcohol use among their peers. Teens tend to overestimate how much kids their age really drink. When they learn more accurate information, some of the pressure to drink can subside. Other goals of AMPS were to help kids learn skills to resist pressure to drink and to give them reasons not to drink.