National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Facts on Drugs: Tobacco, Nicotine, Vaping E Cigarettes
This extensive resource provides facts about tobacco addiction. Covers topics such as nicotine addicion, how and why tobacco is used and the adverse health effects of tobacco use.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Drugs That Affect the Autonomic System
Students learn about the classes of pharmaceuticals that interact with the autonomic nervous system, and then relate the consequences of nicotine abuse with respect to autonomic control of the cardiovascular system.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida for Teens: Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Marijuana
Facts about marijuana and its effects on the body, brain and life.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Test Your Knowledge
Test your understanding of hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamines, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants as you journey through this interactive maze.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Tobacco 101
This lesson will help students understand the short and long term effects of using tobacco as well as why it is addictive.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine
At this site learn about the dangers and effects associated with tobacco use and nicotine. Read about how nicotine effects the body and brain and how a nicotine addiction is very difficult to break.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Second Hand Smoke
Here, you can read an interview with Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, of the Harvard School of Public Health, who published a study concerning the effects of second-hand smoke on non-smokers. Included is a RealAudio version of this interview.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Smoking Stinks
This four-page article provides general information on cigarettes, nicotine, and smoking by providing simple responses to questions such as "Why Are Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco So Bad for You?" and "What Happens When a Kid Tries...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source
Homepage for all the information you will ever need on tobacco use in the United States, including how to quit. Special links for teens (TIPS 4 Teens)
PBS
Pbs Teachers:soccer: Kickin' Butts!
Learn the health benefits of soccer as well as the effects of tobacco smoking on athletic performance. Consider and discuss statistics about health, sports and making a difference for inner-city youth.
Other
University of Iowa Health Care: Smoking: Tips on How to Quit
A resource to help people stop smoking. Includes the benefits to quitting smoking as well as the keys to success.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Smokeless Tobacco
This article provides information on smokeless tobacco, and provides several tips on how to stop. Here, you can read responses to brief questions about smokeless tobacco, it dangers, and the difficulties of quitting using it. Learn how...
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Facts About Nicotine and Tobacco Products
This article not only discusses nicotine addiction but also includes information on quitting smoking through medication therapy.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas
Read this article to understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. The article contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine
At this site learn about the dangers and effects associated with tobacco use and nicotine. Read about how nicotine effects the body and brain and how a nicotine addiction is very difficult to break.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine
At this site learn about the dangers and effects associated with tobacco use and nicotine. Read about how nicotine effects the body and brain and how a nicotine addiction is very difficult to break.