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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 Institutes of Health

Niaaa: Aging and Alcohol Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, which focuses on alcohol abuse in older adults, is organized into the following sections: "Physical Effects of Alcohol," "Mixing Drugs," "Who Becomes A Problem Drinker?" "How to Recognize A Drinking Problem," "Getting...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Brain Power! The Nida Junior Scientist Program

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This program uses scientific techniques to examine how drugs effect the brain. Its ultimate goal is to present students with the negative effects of substance abuse and show the benefits of staying substance free. Each of the lessons...
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy created Above the Influence to decrease drug and alcohol use among teenagers through education, current events reporting, skills training, shared personal narratives, animated...
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Article
Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Drug Guide for Parents [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the drugs teens abuse? This drug guide shows the top thirteen drugs most commonly abused by teens, including their street names, photos, effects, and signs of abuse.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Drug Awareness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an introductory and informative lesson about (illegal) drug use and abuse. It is geared towards 8th grade, but can be adapted. It has symptoms of use, the effects drugs have on health, addiction...
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Other

Positive Choices: Decision Making and Problem Solving: Class Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The aim of this activity is to teach learners the steps involved in effective decision-making/problem-solving. This skill is a useful skill for students to learn, as it will assist learners to consider all the options that are available...
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Website
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Prenatal Drug Exposure and Drug Abusing Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read findings based on clinical studies and medical research which focus on prenatal drug exposure and its short-term and long-term effects. Learn about how methamphetamine, cocaine, and alcohol can cause problems for developing...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and smoking. Find out myths and truths and strategies to avoid problems.
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Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Learning About Drugs and Alcohol Through Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what role genetics plays in why people become drug and alcohol abusers, and investigate how biotechnology can help shape the future of medications used for addicts.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition)

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse created a guide on the principles of drug addiction treatment. That guide is available here online. It's meant to help individuals answer questions such as finding the most effective methods of...
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Handout
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Alcohol

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know how beer and other alcoholic drinks affect the body and mind? Find out in this article for kids.
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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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Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Alcohol and the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Suitable for upper elementary and up, this is a thorough explanation of what alcohol does to the body and nervous system. Includes information about fetal alcohol syndrome and links to further information.
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Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Parents Guide to the Teen Brain

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the development of the teenage brain. Find out about typical teenage behaviors, and the science behind their brain development that makes them act in certain ways.
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Website
Other

March of Dimes: Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about how maternal alcohol use and abuse can harm a developing baby and cause problems even after birth. This article answers questions such as, "What are the hazards of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?" and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Drug Abuse and Addiction 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these practice questions on drug abuse and addiction to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
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Article
USA Today

Three Factors Threaten Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn main reasons why teenagers experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. This article provides statistics about teen drug abuse, discussion questions, and a writing activity.
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Handout
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the risks of abusing alcohol.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Heroin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this chart from Kids Health as a quick reference to information about heroin. Find out how it is used, what it's called, where it comes from, and what it does to your body.
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Article
Stanford University

Stanford University: Alcohol, Tobacco Staples of Movies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Stanford University shows how you can learn how the entertainment industry sends both positive and negative messages concerning substance use through movies and music. This article summarizes government research that...
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Unit Plan
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Edgar Allan Poe, Drugs, and Alcohol

For Students 9th - 10th
Poe Society essay reviews the evidence of Poe's purported use of opium and alcohol, including absinthe, to fuel his literary imaginings.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Toxicology

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the role of the toxicologist in a forensic investigation? In this comprehensive interactive tutorial explore how drugs are analyzed and what their results indicate within a forensic laboratory. Discover what laws govern the use...
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Website
Other

Streetdrugs.org: Education Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about individual drugs. Targets students, parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, and health professionals.

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