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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Commonly Used Drugs Charts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed alert on commonly used drugs. Content includes a wealth of resources and headline news regarding teenage usage of Ecstasy(MDMA), GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, methamphetamines, and LSD.
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University of Washington

Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, students can read about the dangers associated with the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects associated with this dangerous drug. Included is information on proper brain function, as well...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Club Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and addresses concerns over popular "club drugs," including ecstasy. Read about the side effects of ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, and LSD.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Drug Facts: High School and Youth Trends

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about drug abuse among teenagers.
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Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Herbal Ecstasy

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several very brief sections, this website from Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a good overview of the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn what the slang names of this drug are and how the drug affects the body and...
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Other

The Anti Drug: Ecstasy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the effects of ecstasy and how this designer drug can cause both short-term and long-term effects to users' bodies and brains.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: "Ecstasy" Damages the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
This article summarizes a medical study that examined ecstasy's effect on brain function. Learn how this designer drug causes both short term and long term damage in users' brains.
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Scientific American

Scientific American: Ecstasy May Cause More Brain Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by Scientific American (September 27, 2002), explores new evidence which suggests the party drug ecstasy may cause more widespread brain damage than previously thought.
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Mdma Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the risks of taking MDMA, also known as ecstasy.