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Website
WebMD

Web Md: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: No Problem Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"No Problem" by Dayle Campbell Gaetz deals with the issue of teen addiction. A star athlete who has it all becomes involved with an older woman and drugs, causing his life to unravel. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Drug and Alcohol Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
Make it around the bases to review the concepts of drugs related to substance abuse.
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Activity
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Health and Fitness: Health Quests: Stop Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
Spread the word about the risks of tobacco and drug abuse and learn basic HTML at the same time. Use the links provided by this site to learn facts about addiction.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Minding the Gap: Lesson Plan Clips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Minding the Gap is a coming of age film by Bing Liu. Starting in high school, Bing begins to make skate videos. What starts as a hobby ends up as a profound exploration of issues that is likely to resonate deeply with students. These are...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Flip Side of Club Drugs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discuss the cultural influences of club drugs, and increase community awareness on the issue. Identify specific club drug characteristics and ways they are used, and evaluate drug information sources for reliability.
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Article
American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Effectiveness, Adverse Effects, and Safety of Medical Marijuana

For Students 9th - 10th
This editorial from the American Family Physician journal addresses the effectiveness, adverse effects, and safety of medical marijuana.
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Website
Other

Apa: Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about the American Psychological Association and its Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse. Mentions research opportunities, funding, experimental and clinical psychopharmacology.
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Website
Other

National Crime Prevention Council: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides great information for parents wanting to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. Provides realistic and reasonable tips.
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Website
WELL

People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.