Substance Abuse

EPeer Voices - 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/

WebMD - Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Find information, prevention, and treatments for teens' use and abuse of alcohol and drugs.
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/Alcohol-Abuse/Teen-Alcohol-and-Drug-Abuse-Topic-Overview

Tracking Trends in Teen Drug Abuse - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents. <small>(April, 1999)</small>
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol14N1/Teentrends.html

Mind Over Matter - 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

Adventure Station - 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

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

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

AADAC My Room - 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

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

TeensHealth: Drugs: What You Should Know - Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/know_about_drugs.html

Addiction - when you just can't stop - Explains what it is, different types, what can be addicting, signs, and how to help.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=2495

AADAC - Offering information on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents.
http://www.aadac.com/21.asp

In the Mix - Altered States - 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

Kids Against Drugs: Just for Teens - 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

The Science Behind Drug Abuse - 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/

What You Need to Know About Drugs - 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

ThinkQuest: Drugs - 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/

TeensHealth: Dealing With Addiction - 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/drug_alcohol/getting_help/addictions.html

FRANK - 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/

Be Real Campaign - 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

Beaware - 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