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The Science Behind Drug Abuse - http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
National Institute on Drug Abuse offers facts on drug use and the brain. Includes answers to common questions, real stories from teens with addictions, and games and quizzes to test teens' knowledge of drugs and their effects. |
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Mind Over Matter - http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/
Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body. |
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Freevibe - http://www.freevibe.com/
Teen approach to peer pressure, anti-drug message and the media. Personal stories, online games, and message boards. |
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FRANK - http://www.talktofrank.com/
A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law. Includes information on peer pressure, getting help for yourself or a friend, ecard, email and UK toll-free number to ask questions. |
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Facts for Youth - http://www.acde.org/youth/
Facts, research, and activities about drugs from the American Council for Drug Education. |
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AADAC - http://www.aadac.com/21.asp
Offering information on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents. |
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What You Need to Know About Drugs - http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html
Article explains how drugs affect the human body. Includes a look at why people use drugs, along with warning signs of drug abuse and tips for helping friends who are using drugs. |
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TeensHealth: Drugs: What You Should Know - http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/know_about_drugs.html
Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs. |
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TeensHealth: Dealing With Addiction - http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/getting_help/addictions.html
Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction. Explains signs, getting help, and staying clean. |
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WebMD - Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse - http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/Alcohol-Abuse/Teen-Alcohol-and-Drug-Abuse-Topic-Overview
Find information, prevention, and treatments for teens' use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. |
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In the Mix - Altered States - http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/shows/show_drug_abuse.html
PBS documentary gives personal accounts about drugs, their effects, and the physical, mental, and legal consequences of using. Includes statistics, messages from teens, marijuana poll, get or give advice, resources, and US hotline numbers. |
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AADAC My Room - http://www.aadac4kids.com
Aimed at pre-teens, this interactive site offers games, quizzes, activities and facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling and tobacco problems and help kids make healthy lifestyle choices. |
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Tracking Trends in Teen Drug Abuse - http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol14N1/Teentrends.html
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents. |
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Be Real Campaign - http://www.prevention.org/Initiatives/BeReal.asp
A drug-prevention program for 10 to 14-year-olds in Illinois, USA. Includes interesting facts, things to do, cool videos, and good ideas for schools and clubs. |
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Kids Against Drugs: Just for Teens - http://www.kidsagainstdrugs.com/teen_room.htm
Presents facts, humour, promotional items and advice on how to talk to parents about drug use and similar topics. |
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Drug Free Ambassadors - http://www.drugfreeambassadors.org.au/
Church of Scientology drug prevention in Australia. Includes facts and specific programs to help teens stay clean. |
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EPeer Voices - http://www.coalitionpathways.com/
Voluntary, national cyber community of teens and tweens, empowered to spread the word to their subscribing friends of factual anti-drug information, tips, self tests, competitions and events. |
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ThinkQuest: Drugs - http://library.thinkquest.org/3638/
Offers facts, consequences, and options to drug use. Includes discussion of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, tobacco, and alcohol. [No longer accepting story endings or emails to kids.] |
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Addiction - when you just can't stop - http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=2495
Explains what it is, different types, what can be addicting, signs, and how to help. |
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Adventure Station - http://www.cyke.com/station.swf
Helps kids identify and deal with emotions and how to say no to substances such as alcohol and drugs. |