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Website
Indiana University

Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Drug Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific drugs and drug related issues are defined and discussed on this page, which also contains several downloadable publications.
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Article
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Methadone Maintenance "Invisible" Success Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how methadone is helping heroin addicts kick their addiction. This article relays general information about methadone treatment and drug programs that utilize it.
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Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Marijuana

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Facts about marijuana and its effects on the body, brain and life.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Test Your Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your understanding of hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamines, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants as you journey through this interactive maze.
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Website
Remedy Health Media

Health Scout: Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Depressants and Opiates

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the effects the psychoactive drugs, depressants and opiates, have on the body.
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Website
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Expanded Methadone Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
A the National Institute on Drug Abuse, you can read about how an expert panel called for expanding access to Methadone treatment by eliminating excessive regulations and increasing funding. This article was originally written in 1997.