University of Virginia
University of Virginia Library: The Psychedelic '60S
This resource is a comprehensive online exhibit featuring 1960's American culture. Topics include civil rights, psychedelic drugs, rock music, social protest and cultural change.
Other
Nfia's Guide to Drugs and the Brain
This site provides a list of links to information on different types of drugs. Content on the pages include information about the drug itself, effects the drug has on the brain, common street names for the drug, and legal status.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Commonly Used Drugs Charts
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.
Other
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
Other
Dea: Just Think Twice
The Drug Enforcement Administration website provides several sections of information designed to help teenagers and parents to get the facts about drugs in our society.
Other
Drug Free America Foundation
This resource covers all illegal drugs and provides information on health risks, drugs in the workplace, case stories, moral and spiritual issues, state drug initiatives, and a kids section.
Digital History
Digital History: The Making and Unmaking of a Counterculture
A look at the facets of the youth counterculture in the 1960s and an explanation of why it imploded.
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...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: American History and Film: Time Magazine the Generation Gap
These excerpts appeared in "Time Magazine" between 1967 and 1968 and reveal the country's frustration with the growing influence of the sixties counterculture.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drug Abuse Brochure
Explore facts about drug abuse, and use the information to plan an informational brochure to be distributed to all students in the school.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Flower Power
An interesting look at the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s and what influence it had on popular culture.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What You Need to Know About Drugs
Students are curious about drugs and this is a simple site that delves into what they need to know: what drugs are good and what drugs are harmful, what are illegal drugs, like heroin and marijuana, and why are they illegal. The authors...
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.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Research Report Series: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs
An advanced level report which defines hallucinogens and dissociative and explains their effects.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Hallucinogens
This resource presents information about the risks of using hallucinogens, such as LSD or PCP.
Other
Acid: Lsd Today
Read about the creation, first use, and history of LSD. From a book published by the Do It Now Foundation, this article provides background information on this hallucinogenic drug and includes an overview of its effects on users' brains...
USA Today
Usa Today: Survey Reveals Teen Use of Ecstasy Declined in '02
This article from a 2002 study that examined drug-use trends among teens. Includes statistics about ecstasy use, as well as the use of other illicit drugs, discussion questions, and an activity for small groups.
Other
Drugs and the Brain: Lsd
This website includes a very brief overview of how LSD affects the brain and causes hallucinations. Also, there is a list of "common street names" and an explanation of LSD's "legal status" as a Schedule I drug.
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.