Directory of Substance Abuse Resources

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This category features information, tips, guides, and activities to help kids and teens learn about substance abuse and prevention.

Substance abuse is not only about illegal drugs. It is using any drug, chemical, or medication excessively or in a way that can cause harm to the user. This could be cough medications, inhalants, marijuana, or cocaine.

Subcategories

• Alcohol
• D.A.R.E
• Drugs
• Marijuana
• Steroids
• Tobacco

Resources in This Category

• 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.

• 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.

• Drug Free Ambassadors

  http://drugfreeworld.org.au/
  Church of Scientology drug prevention in Australia. Includes facts and specific programs to help teens stay clean.

• 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.

• Freevibe

  http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
  Teen approach to peer pressure, anti-drug message and the media. Personal stories, online games, and message boards.

• 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.

• TeensHealth: Dealing With Addiction

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/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.

• TeensHealth: Drugs: What You Should Know

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/know-about-drugs.html
  Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.

• 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.

• What You Need to Know About Drugs

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/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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