Review

Check Yourself

Common Sense Media says

Teens share detailed stories of addiction and recovery.
Age
14
Quality
 
Learning
3
  • Positive messages5
    The site doesn't rely on scare tactics to keep teens away from drugs. Teens' stories provide frank, realistic examples of how drug abuse can be destructive, and they illustrate the many different factors that can lead to drug abuse (such as depression, violence, and parental drug use).
  • Violence2
    Some teens' stories include descriptions of physical and sexual abuse and self-injury. One of the site's decision-making games has a narrative that ends in a sexual assault.
  • Sex2
    A few of the posts address sexual topics in the context of addiction stories, including how drug abuse can cause people to make bad decisions about sex.
  • Language2
    A few teens use profanity and sexual slang in their posts.
  • Consumerism0
    Not applicable.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking4
    Drinking and drugs are the focus of the site. Many teens describe their experiences with drugs. Although these are cautionary tales, they do describe drug use in detail, including the highs they experienced.
  • Privacy & safety3
    Teens have to join the site to post comments and take certain quizzes. The site's terms of use state that content created by teens can be repurposed for other parts of the site, so teens should be especially cautious about posting their real names or other identifying details.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this educational site created by the Partnership at Drugfree.org is aimed at older teens with the goal of preventing drug abuse. Teens share their stories of addiction and recovery, which often touch on heavy topics like sexual abuse and self-injury.

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January 8, 2013
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Fock you buddy
My son was a nice kid, then he read this book. He turned to drugs, started smoking pot, and raped a dead duck. DO NOT READ THIS UNESS YOU LIKE DRUGS AND RAPING DEAD ANIMALS
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