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Explains why alcohol affects the teen brain differently than the adult brain, and describes the long term effects. Includes a fact sheet to download.
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http://www.whatsdrivingyou.org/
The online companion to the PBS broadcast, with information and resources for teens and educators on alcohol abuse.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/alcohol_index.html
Article explores the long-term affects of alcohol as well as the dangers of early use. Includes warning signs of alcoholism.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/alcohol.html
The effects and consequences of alcohol use and abuse are described and illustrated by young teenagers.
http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us...schools/ms/alcohol/alcohol1.html
Features interactive quizzes, polls, games, facts and advice on how to say no to alcohol. [Requires Flash]
http://www.nick.com/ads/asklistenlearn/
Games, quizzes, animation and graphics explain the risks of underage drinking and ways to resist peer pressure.
http://www.thecoolspot.gov
Answers why to say no, health problems, peer pressure, how to know when drinking is a problem, and how to stop. Includes alcohol content in drinks, laws, and sobering up.
http://familydoctor.org/273.xml
Explains what alcoholism is, why a parent drinks and why they don't stop. Includes how teens feel, other problems, and what to do.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/d...ol/alcohol/coping_alcoholic.html
Information about the state of Oklahoma's efforts to prevent underage drinking.
http://www.under21.org/