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Websites
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.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

Activities, tips and resources from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
http://www.health.org/features/kidsarea/

Helps kids identify and deal with emotions and how to say no to substances such as alcohol and drugs.
http://www.cyke.com/station.swf

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

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

A youth organisation presents facts and advice to raise awareness about the effects of drugs and harm reduction. Includes first aid information for helping victims of overdose.
http://www.drugshouse.org.uk/

Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/MOMIndex.html

Offering information for youth age 13-17 on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents.
http://www.zoot2.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.
http://www.aadac4kids.com

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.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html

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.
http://www.coalitionpathways.com/

Presents facts, humour, promotional items and advice on how to talk to parents about drug use and similar topics.
http://www.kidsagainstdrugs.com/teen_room.htm

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.]
http://library.thinkquest.org/3638/

Discusses the risks and effects of various legal and illegal drugs. Includes harm minimisation techniques, first aid tips, and safe party information for youth in Australia.
http://www.beaware.org.au

Provides a free forum for students to sign a pledge to say no to drugs and alcohol. Friends and family can post private and public messages of support.
http://highschoolpledge.com/

Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/d...ohol/drugs/know_about_drugs.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.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/d...hol/getting_help/addictions.html

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.
http://www.berealteens.com

In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and other substances.
http://www.drugfree.org/Teen/

Facts, research, and activities about drugs from the American Council for Drug Education.
http://www.acde.org/youth/

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.
http://www.talktofrank.com/

Discusses how to know if a friend has a drug or alcohol problem and what to do. Includes warning signs, causes for substance abuse, when partying becomes a problem, why it is hard for someone to admit that they have a problem, and ways to help a friend get help.
http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd688/

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.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/shows/show_drug_abuse.html

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol14N1/Teentrends.html