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Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: A Plaguing Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this game, students need to reconstruct lost knowledge about pain relieving drugs. They learn about concepts such as neurotransmission, the neurobiology and history underlying drug addiction, pain management, and analgesia.
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Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: A Plaguing Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...
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Website
Other

Life Extension Foundation: Acetaminophen and Nsaid Toxicity

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site read about the dangerous side effects associated with acetaminophen and NSAIDS, over-the-counter painkillers generally viewed as safe. The most widely known NSAID is aspirin. This website provides general information about...
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Chronic Pain Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD provides a list of pain medications used to treat chronic pain, with information given about each.