Drug+Education

[|Marijuana: Myths and Facts] Marijuana: Myths & Facts is prevention program taught to middle-school age students. Sixth through eighth graders talk about common misconceptions regarding marijuana use and learn about the harmful short- and long-term effects of smoking it. They share ideas about how to refuse marijuana when offered it and develop refusal skills. [|Adolescent Substance Abuse] Adolescent substance abuse help and information for parents of teens with drug or alcohol problems, addiction, and alcoholism. [|Teen Growth] TeenGrowth is a unique and interactive Web site specifically tailored toward the health interests and general well-being of the teenage population. TeenGrowth offers a secure environment to search for, request and receive valuable health care information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex and sports. [|Teen Health Connection] In this section, you will find information on adolescent health that is important to all teens. We hope that you will use it to make decisions that will keep you healthy and well so that you can accomplish your personal goals and enjoy a healthy future. [|Addiction: from Craving to Recovery] With comprehensive, detailed analysis on every type addictive behavior and substance affecting people's lives today, this site can provide knowledge and resources to all age groups from the curious child to the most definitive researcher. [|NIDA for Teens] The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns. [|Freedom from Chemical Dependency] For 30 years, FCD Educational Services has worked hand in hand with hundreds of schools across the United States and around the world to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to make intelligent, healthy choices about alcohol and other drug use. [|The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse] The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University is the only nation-wide organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances – alcohol, nicotine as well as illegal, prescription and performance enhancing drugs – in all sectors of society. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Teenage Smoking] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">This website was created to inform the public, mainly adolescents, about the dangers of smoking and how to quit smoking, and stay off the habit. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Give Me 5 Good Reasons to Do Drugs] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Information on addiction, different types of drugs, the consequences or effects of drugs, and a glossary of some of the slang words for different drugs. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Drugs e-Learning] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">An educational, amusing, and interactive website about drugs. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|LifeBytes] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">LifeBytes is a new website which gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health in a fun and interesting way. LifeBytes won't tell you what to do but will give you the information to help you make your own choices about health. It can also help with your schoolwork and projects. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|College Drinking] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Mind, Body and Soul] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Mind, Body & Soul is a new website which aims to give young people aged 14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting way. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|QuitSmokingSupport] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The goal of this website is to provide support to people who need help to quit smoking. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|ThinkQuests] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">A collection of thinkquests on substance abuse. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Drugs and Alcohol] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Fun games that will help you learn more about drugs and alcohol <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Just Say No] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Play some games but do not play games with drugs! <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Teenage Drug and Alcohol Abuse] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Games and research on drugs <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Health Games from the BBC] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">There's lots to learn and do in bbc.co.uk/health interactive area. Assess your stress levels, download a screensaver, enjoy health games and more.