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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Columbian Cartels

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes some of the world's most well-known cartels, the Columbian drug cartels.
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Other

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.
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Other

The Partnership for a Drug Free America

For Students 9th - 10th
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Heads Up Real News About Drugs and Your Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of news and information on drug abuse and what it can do to YOUR body! You can click on each individual drug to find out more about it, read questions and answers, test your knowledge, and finally find out the truth about harmful...
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Other

Dea: Just Think Twice

For Students 9th - 10th
The Drug Enforcement Administration website provides several sections of information designed to help teenagers and parents to get the facts about drugs in our society.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Cannabis Sativa L.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Cannabis sativa is organized into fourteen brief sections, each presenting factual information about the Cannabis Sativa plant. Here, read about its uses, as well as its chemical makeup, physical description, and...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Drug Abuse, Getting It Straight

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts straight about illegal drug use and other substance abuse. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about drug abuse.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Drug Facts: High School and Youth Trends

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about drug abuse among teenagers.
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Read Works

Read Works: Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Survey Reveals Teen Use of Ecstasy Declined in '02

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a 2002 study that examined drug-use trends among teens. Includes statistics about ecstasy use, as well as the use of other illicit drugs, discussion questions, and an activity for small groups.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Health and Fitness: Health Quests: Stop Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
Spread the word about the risks of tobacco and drug abuse and learn basic HTML at the same time. Use the links provided by this site to learn facts about addiction.
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Other

Aclu: American Civil Liberties Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Drug Awareness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an introductory and informative lesson about (illegal) drug use and abuse. It is geared towards 8th grade, but can be adapted. It has symptoms of use, the effects drugs have on health, addiction...
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Other

National Crime Prevention Council: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides great information for parents wanting to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. Provides realistic and reasonable tips.
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Institute for Policy Studies

Fpif: Colombia's Role in International Drug Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Foreign Policy in Focus discusses Colombia's long term role in the trafficking of drugs around the world.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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