Drugs and Alcohol Additional Resources
Prevention Online
The world's largest resource for current information and intervention, and treatment involving drugs.
http://health.org/
Mind Over Matter
Series explaining how the brain responds to different drugs. From the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/MOM/MOMIndex.html
Monitoring the Future
An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
http://monitoringthefuture.org/
Freevibe.com
Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
http://www.freevibe.com/
Partnership For a Drug-Free America
Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: For Kids Only
Learn about the brain's response to marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, stimulants and steroids. Information on how to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem.
http://www.health.org/features/kidsarea/
How Stuff Works: How Alcohol Works
In-depth partial graphic tutorial about alcohol examines all the ways in which alcohol affects the human body.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm
Addaction
A UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. Includes drug information, parent section, publications and links.
http://www.addaction.org.uk/
What's Your Anti-Drug?
Interactive site focusing on ideas to keep teens from using drugs. Includes polls and e-cards.
http://www.whatsyourantidrug.com/
Safety First
Resources for parents about teens, drugs, and drug education. Strategies for home and school.
http://www.safety1st.org/