WebMD
Medicine Net: Cirrhosis
This site offers a straightforward discussion about cirrhosis. Defines the disease and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
Other
Antidrug: Drug Information: Methamphetamine
This resource provides simple, straightforward information about the side effects and dangers associated with methamphetamine abuse.
Other
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Effects on Performance
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Club Drugs
This resource provides information and addresses concerns over popular "club drugs," including ecstasy. Read about the side effects of ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, and LSD.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Alcohol Related Problems: Recognition and Intervention
This article from the American Family Physician journal offers information on identification of alcohol-related problems, health risks, and treatment. A patient-information handout is linked.
PBS
Pbs: News Hour Extra: Video Clip Board: The Teen Brain on Technology
All of the newest technologies can be going on at one time - Facebook, texting, homework online, talking with friends on the computer. However, what are the consequences of this technological multi-tasking? Here is a video that discusses...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Energy Density & Weight Loss:feel Full on Fewer Calories
This article is medium-sized in length and provides great information on the subject. Links are provided for additional information as well.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
WebMD
Web Md: Drugs and Medications: Codeine
Here at WebMD, you will find detailed notes on codeine as well as responses to several questions about this drug, which is used as a pain killer. Learn about how codein affects a user's body and how codeine interacts with other drugs.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Alcohol
What is alcohol? Why do teens drink? Why shouldn't I drink? All of these questions and more are answered by the Family Doctor at KidsHealth.
Other
Videotron: Vigilance on the Net (French)
The Internet has its share of perils. You can help your kids stay safe online and steer clear of the dark alleys of the Internet by setting clear and concise rules and maintaining a frank and open dialogue about their activities and...
Other
Food Insight: Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine
Here is information on caffeine originally published in pamphlet form. Read interesting information on the history of caffeine use and facts about how caffeine is linked to various health problems and conditions.
US Department of Justice
Methamphetamine & Amphetamines: Fact Sheet [Pdf]
Learn what methamphetamine looks like, how it is used, and how it is imported and created. Contains bullet-point notes and is in question-and-answer format. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Other
Downers: A New Look at Depresant Drugs
This website overview the problems and dangers associated with prescription depressants, such as barbiturates and tranquilizers. Learn about how these prescription drugs impair your body and mind.
Other
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service: Kids' Health: Smoking
Learn why people smoke and about the effects of smoking.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Socioeconomic Status and Mental Illnesses
This five-question quiz is based on the passage "Socioeconomic Status and Mental Illnesses."
A&E Television
History.com: Why Did the Beatles Break Up?
The four Beatles; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr; changed music forever in a relatively brief time span, bursting onto the scene in 1963 with "Please Please Me" and recording their last albums, "Let It Be"...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Providers: Higher Education Guide
Designed for high school audiences, this teaching guide can be used to facilitate dialogue about, and deepen understanding of, the complex issues portrayed in The Providers. A documentary that follows three healthcare providers in...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Sugar Affects the Brain
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of...
Cut the Knot
The Game of Hex
Play against a basic or an advanced competitor the game of hex, a race from one side of a patterned board to the other. This game cannot end in a tie, and it is addictive!
Other
Epilepsy Ontario: Phenobarbital
This is general information on phenobarbital, which is a an anticonvulsant medication used to control epileptic seizures. Here, read about how the medication is used and how to prevent problems like addiction and other adverse side...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas
Read this article to understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. The article contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
Other
Drug Wise: Why Do Young People Take Drugs?
This website provides several explanations as to why children and teens experiment with drugs. Learn about how environment, curiosity, and drug availability cause young people to try addictive substances. Also contains information about...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Effects of Opioids on Communities, What Can Be Done: Lesson Plan
In this activity, to be used with the program Understanding the Opioid Epidemic, students will explore the dangers of opioids and what effects they have on whole communities. They will use critical thinking skills to think about ways the...
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