backtoschool.drugabuse.gov/
NIDA Goes to School lists specific information for teachers and students that is available on their website. Included are a teacher's guide, curriculum, various fact sheets, and additonal links.
teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/index.asp
Sara's Quest explores the brain's response to drugs by following the host, Sara Bellum, through her magazine series entitled "Mind Over Matter." The Magazine covers information on Marijuana, Opiates, Inhalants, Hallucinogens, Methamphetamines, Nicotine, Stimulants, and Steroids and also includes a teacher's guide. Viewers can then test their knowledge by taking the Sara's Quest Challenge, an interactive question and answer game.
teens.drugabuse.gov
Geared towards teens, this site covers information on a variety of drugs through fact sheets, real stories from teens, activities, a glossary, additional links, and frequently asked questions and answers. This site also includes take-home activities that can be used by parents and teachers.
backtoschool.drugabuse.gov/
This webpage is a source of free information about drug abuse for parents and teachers including posters, booklets, curriculums, and other teaching aids. Single copies of these items can be ordered on-line at no cost.
hiv.drugabuse.gov
This webpage iincludes various publications addressing the connection between drug abuse and HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
marijuana-info.org
Various fact sheets and links to other resources about marijuana use and treatment can be found on this webpage.
clubdrugs.org
This webpage includes scientific research, teaching packets, statistics, and related links about various kinds of club drugs.
www.freevibe.com
Sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, Freevibe contains information about numerous commonly used drugs. The site includes drug facts, news stories, anti-drug messages from young celebrities, alternatives to drug use, and an open forum for youth to share their feelings about drugs. There is also a section that includes animated scenarios allowing the viewer to choose a course of action when offered drugs and then learn the consequences of that choce. This site also includes information in Spanish.
www.theantidrug.com
This website includes information on numerous commonly used drugs. Parents can sign up for free e-mail tips about discussing drug use with their teens. Special sections are included for faith leaders, teachers, employers, and grandparents with ideas on how they can help prevent drug use among teens. This site also includes information in Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
www.drugfreeamerica.org
The Partnership for a Drug-Free American exists to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information. The organization's many media campaigns can be viewed on this site. This website also includes information on numerous commonly used drugs, which can be accessed based on the name of the drug, the slang terms for the drug, what the drug looks like, or associated drug paraphernalia. Information and resources are included specific to teens as well as parents. Personal stories from former drug abusers and parents are posted on this site as well as a memorial wall allowing viewers to leave a message about someone they know who died as a result of drug or alcohol abuse. Contact information for drug-free alliances in each state is listed and some information is available in Spanish.
www.dare.com
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program hosts a website with specific pages for children, D.A.R.E police officers, and parents and caregivers. The For Kids Only page includes interviews, drug facts, ideas for drug-free activities, and information about signing up for the D.A.R.E mailing list. There is also a section of games, puzzles, poems, and essays submitted by young viewers. The pages for adults include various resources, tips, reading materials, and a toolkit for D.A.R.E. police officers.
www.4girls.gov/
This website is part of a larger site developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, which aims to give girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The pages related to drug use include information on tobacco, alcohol, and many other common drugs. These pages list several questions and answers, additional links, and tips for staying safe and choosing not to use.
www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/cover.htm
This link connects to an on-line version of the book entitled "Get it Straight: The Facts About Drugs" developed by the U.S Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Geared to teenagers, the chapters cover a wide variety of drugs and include information about each drug, street names for the drugs, a description of how each drug looks, where certain drugs come from, how these drugs are used, and the legal issues surrounding the use of different drugs. The book (and webpages) also include a glossary and numerous activites.
www.madd.org
The 3 main areas that the Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization focuses on are activism, victim services, and education, and the website contains information and resources on all three of these topics. The website also provides details and ordering information on relevant curriculums, educational programs, workbooks, brochures, and many other tools, which are categorized by the intended audience, including grade school, junior high, high school, parents, and teachers. Useful information on laws, drug statistics, and additional links are also available.
www.saddonline.com
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), originally called Students Against Drunk Driving, is an organization of students helping students make positive decisions about challenges in their everyday lives. The website includes information and resources for starting a local SADD chapter in your community as well as contact information on existing chapters in each state. A calendar of events, related links, and drug and alcohol statistics are also part of the website.
www.noys.org
The mission of the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) is to marshal resources that save lives, prevent injuries and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among youth. Their website includes information about the NOYS 2003 Impaired Driving Prevention Initative on Imparied Driving & Underage Drinking and creating and implementing a designated driver/safe ride program. It also contains information about legislative issues and youth projects, and viewers can download a guide on substance-free event planning.
www.thecoolspot.gov
The Cool Spot is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH and the Department of Health and Human Services. This site is geared towards teens and focuses on getting the facts about underage drinking. Included is a role play activity that allows youth to make decisions when faced with using alcohol and to learn the consequences of those decisions. The website also contains frequently asked questions about underage drinking, a quiz on youth pop culture, and links to youth oriented sites.
www.alcoholfreechildren.org
The Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free is a coalition of governors' spouses, federal agencies, and public and private organizations aimed at preventing the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15. Their website includes information, tips, and resources targeted to each of the following audiences: concerned citizens, educators, health care providers, law enforcement, parents, policy makers, prevention practitioners, retailers, and youth. Viewers can order free copies of the organization's publications on-line. The site also contains statistics, research, and legislation related to underage drinking.
www.inhalants.org
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) is a public-private effort to promote awareness and recognition of the under publicized problem of inhalant use. Their website contains information on common inhalants, signs and symptons, and short and long term effects of inhaling. It also includes tips for teachers, retailers, and physicians regarding inhalant abuse. Viewers can get ideas on how to implement inhalant prevention activities in their communities and can sign up for the NIPC newsletter.
www.samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website contains statistics and other data related to substance abuse as well as current news reports and legislative issues. Viewers can access and order many free publications through the website and get information about effective prevention campaigns and grant opportunities. www.health.org provides a direct link to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. By clicking on www.family.samhsa.gov, parents can get lots of useful tips about preventing and dealing with durg abuse issues.
www.communitiesofconcern.org
A "Community of Concern" is an ongoing partnership of parents, students and schools working together to encourage the prevention of substance abuse by sharing in the distribution of the booklet, "A Parent's Guide for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use." Their website provides a listing of Communities of Concern across the country. It also gives brief information on developing a Community of Concern and then how to order the booklets for your community.
www.teenshealth.org
Sponsored by The Nemours Foundation, Teenshealth.org contains information on an array of health topics, including drugs and alcohol. Geared to adolescents, the contents include basic information about commonly used drugs, relevant articles, a substance abuse quiz, and other resources.
www.acde.org
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and the impact on society. The website contains information specific for youth, college students, educators, employers, parents, and health professionals. Included is basic drug information, age-appropriate lesson plans, tips for talking to teens, links to other resources, information on ordering prevention materials and a substance abuse quiz.
www.intheknowzone.com
This website is an extension of the In The Know pamphlet series and includes continuing education, interactive learning, and links to other resources. In additional to sexual health information, the site contains statistics, the history, short and long term effects, and a quiz covering a variety of different drugs.
www.camy.org
The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) is an initiative to reduce underage drinking. The CAMY website includes reports related to underage drinking, various fact sheets, and clips of print and television media.
www.faceproject.org
The mission of FACE is to provide the truth to the public about alcohol-related problems and clarity on action that can be taken to reduce those problems. The FACE website includes a downloadable Community Action Kit, information on their speaker's bureau and trainings, an on-line product catalog, information for alcohol retailers, and relevant news stories.
www.mediacampaign.org
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is operated by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Their website includes an ad gallery of numerous anti-drug television, radio, and print ads. It Also includes various facts sheets, a section on marijuana with a variety of tools, a media campaign devoted to Hispanic youth, and access to downloadable resources.
www.drugs.indiana.edu
The Indiana Prevention Resources Center at Indiana University has a website with lots of useful information regarding drug abuse prevention. The website includes local and national statistics, drug information, contact information for local prevention coalitions, prevention initiatives in Indiana, and many other prevention resources for educators, parents, and community leaders.
