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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.
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Read about the theories and ideas associated with Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death, the cause of which, according to biographers, has never been pinpointed. This article overviews the problems, such as alcoholism and other health...
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Positive Choices: Decision Making and Problem Solving: Class Activity
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...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Teens Health
Spanish versions of articles from TeenHealth's comprehensive database of information on health topics of interest to teenagers and young adolescents, such as puberty, eating disorders, self-esteem, and drugs and alcohol. English language...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Saying No
A collection of strategies and activities to teach learners good refusal skills and skills for standing up to peer pressure when it comes to drug and alcohol use.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in a Nutshell
At this website are eight astounding facts about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Facts include: "FAS in the leading cause for mental retardation" and "Alcohol causes more damage to baby than any other drug."
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Kids Health: Heroin
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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Kids Health: About Kids Health
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
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National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Running Away
Have you ever thought about running away from home? Have you run away? What are some of the reasons kids choose to run away? What are some of the difficulties they face once they are away from home and on their own? If you or a friend...
National Institutes of Health
Niaa: Drinking and Your Pregnancy
Originally published in a brochure, the information at this website provides facts about fetal alcohol syndrome. Read about how alcohol use during pregnancy can harm a child for life.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Samhsa News: A Guide for Parents on Preventing Substance Abuse
This guide gives parents tips on how to help keep their children drug-free. Describes warning signs that might be seen and discusses ways in which parents can talk to their children about this topic. Includes a 16-page PDF file called...
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Cleveland Clinic: Adolescence
Learn how to navigate the adolescent years, including how to foster healthy conversations with your adolescent about peer pressure, body self-image, rape, and alcohol/drug abuse.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dealing With Addiction
Having an addiction can not only be unhealthy and expensive but it can also change who you are as a person. Since teenagers are still developing physically and mentally this can have a detrimental effect on who they will become. This...
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Adolescence
PBS offers comprehensive information on adolescence including facts on development, sexual health, body image, drugs and alcohol, and how to help yourself.
PE Central
Pe Central: Pe Central: Health Lesson Idea Menu
Pecentral provides fantastic health lesson plans for teachers. The site includes a search menu which allows for category/age specific searching. Searchable topics include: alcohol, drugs, disease, community health, injury prevention,...
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Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Cirrhosis of the Liver
Detailed information about the liver disease, cirrhosis. This resouce includes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and contacts available for more information.
Other
The Addiction Counselor Certification : Homepage
Students interested in a career in counseling will find a good overview to the certification requirements for the state of Oregon, along with lots of related information.
American Psychological Association
Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: Lesson Plan: Examples of Regulatory Agencies
In this instructional activity, students learn about the costs and benefits of regulations and regulatory agencies. It includes nine video clips.
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Arizona Bar Foundation: Law for Kids
Have a question about the law? Go to this site dedicated to teaching children about the law and to encouraging law-abiding behavior. Topics include driving laws, "Teen trouble", drug and alcohol laws, and more.
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