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National Families in Action (Nfia): Home Page
This site from NFIA has a wide variety of information on drugs, their effects, prevention, treatment and much more!
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National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides...
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Brain Power! The Nida Junior Scientist Program
This program uses scientific techniques to examine how drugs effect the brain. Its ultimate goal is to present students with the negative effects of substance abuse and show the benefits of staying substance free. Each of the lessons...
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addiction: Links to Other Web Sites Related to Addiction
This resource provides links to information, programs, help and treatment resources, news groups, and professional resources involved in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Substance Abuse (Depressants)
Detailed explanation of depressants, particularly their abuse. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, and much more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Inside Opioid Addiction
Learn about the nationwide opioid crisis, its devastating impact on communities and families, and how agencies and individuals are pulling together to respond to this overwhelming public health crisis. Learners write a final essay about...
USA Today
Three Factors Threaten Teens
Learn main reasons why teenagers experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. This article provides statistics about teen drug abuse, discussion questions, and a writing activity.
Remedy Health Media
Health Scout: Drug Abuse
This article on drug abuse discusses and presents facts on the many different types of drugs available. The effects of these drugs are also mentioned. Also in the article is a section on the several stages of drug use and their...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drugonyms
Research factual information about drugs, and work as a team to convey that information to the class.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Effects of Drugs: Self Check Quiz
Five multiple-choice self checking quiz questions about the effects of illicit drugs on the body.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: What Are Opioids?
This resource provides information about opioids, and dangerous abuse of them.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Effects of Opioids on Communities, What Can Be Done: Lesson Plan
In this lesson, to be used with the program Understanding the Opioid Epidemic, students will explore the dangers of opioids and what effects they have on whole communities. They will use critical thinking skills to think about ways the...
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Drug Wise: Why Do Young People Take Drugs?
This website provides several explanations as to why children and teens experiment with drugs. Learn about how environment, curiosity, and drug availability cause young people to try addictive substances. Also contains information about...