An illustrated explanation of the neurons in the brain and the effects of tolerance and withdrawal.

This article provides responses to five questions concerning barbiturates including, "What are the effects of barbiturates?" and "Are barbiturates addictive?"

Learn street names for heroin, how the drug is used, what its short-term and long-term effects are, and how addiction is treated.

This Consumer Reports article focuses on the use of Triptans for treating migraine headaches. It discusses the effectiveness of the drugs, who should not use them, and alternatives and generic forms of the drugs.

This website, which focuses on alcohol abuse in older adults, is organized into the following sections: "Physical Effects of Alcohol," "Mixing Drugs," "Who Becomes A Problem Drinker?" "How to Recognize A Drinking Problem," "Getting...

This unit allows students to research some common herbal supplements to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the herb. Students will compare the herbal supplements to pharmaceutical medicines to judge which is the better choice....

This Focus Adolescent Services article provides information on how methamphetamine, "commonly known as speed, meth, chalk, Christina or Tina," can cause harmful side effects and even death.

Article on the effect of certain drugs on human personality. Article's foundation is in anti-psychotic research.

Here, patients taking triazolam to for short-term insomnia treatment can read about what the drug does and how it affects the body. Read about possible problems associated with the drug, some of which can be prevented through being...

This fact sheet for the drug chlordiazepoxide, which is sold under the brand name Librium, provides information about its usage and side effects.

Summarizing research found at the Mayo Clinic, this article explains why kids, who have only smoked a few cigarettes, "experience the same symptoms of nicotine addiction as adults who smoke heavily." Learn about how nicotine affects the...

Read about the creation, first use, and history of LSD. From a book published by the Do It Now Foundation, this article provides background information on this hallucinogenic drug and includes an overview of its effects on users' brains...

This simple article provides information on triazolam, a drug often prescribed as Halcion, which is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Click on one of the topics listed at the top of the page to be taken to a specific part of...

Know the difference between getting enough vitamin C and overdosing, learn how vitamin C helps those with certain health problems, and find out whether or not you should be taking a vitamin C supplement. This site also includes...

Read about how PCP affects the behavior and mindset of those who use it. This website includes pictures and simple charts, making it ideal for students of all ages wanting to learn more about this hallucinogenic drug.

MedicineNet.com provides a fact sheet for the drug alprazolam, also known as Xanax, which is used to treat depression.

Learn what inhalants are and how they hurt one's body and brain. This website explains how easy it is for children and teens to find and purchase these dangerous drugs and provides tips for parents and teachers who need help discussing...

The NOVA documentary, The Cannabis Question, explores the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose...

A brief overview about steroids, the effects, and use of these drugs.

A brief overview about steroid effects and use, with a focus on grades 8-12.

This website includes a very brief overview of how LSD affects the brain and causes hallucinations. Also, there is a list of "common street names" and an explanation of LSD's "legal status" as a Schedule I drug.

This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.

This resource looks at the causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, possible symptoms, the size of the problem, and recommendations. This site was originally published by the Missouri Department of Health but is no longer available there.

A detailed overview of vitamin B6. Content includes a focus on how this vitamin was discovered, its other names, its uses as a supplement, proper dosage, and the like.