This module focuses on the science that explains the effects that drugs have on the brain and, by extension, a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Specifically, it focuses on the adolescent brain. Adolescents may be more...

A discussion of how substance use develops into substance abuse as illustrated by the Gateway model and the Continuum model.

Explore facts about drug abuse, and use the information to plan an informational brochure to be distributed to all students in the school.

This program uses scientific techniques to examine how drugs effect the brain. Its ultimate goal is to present students with the negative effects of substance abuse and show the benefits of staying substance free. Each of the lessons...

Substance use disorders are a class of psychological disorder in which a person continues to use a substance, despite having significant health, social, and other negative consequences as a result of their substance use.

Using the models, Common Sense Theory and Swiss Cheese Model, an explanation of why some people with risk factors, but not others develop a substance abuse problem.

The chapters of this unit on criminal law and juvenile justice are as follows: "Crime in America," "Introduction to Criminal Law," "Crimes Against the Person," "Crimes Against Property," "Defenses," and "The Criminal Justice Process: The...

This guide gives parents tips on how to help keep their children drug-free. Describes warning signs that might be seen and discusses ways in which parents can talk to their children about this topic. Includes a 16-page PDF file called...

PBS online presents six stories illustrating the struggle undergone by both adults and teens. Each individual story describes a unique perspective on the substance they abused and how it adversely affected their lives.

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.

This article on drug abuse discusses and presents facts on the many different types of drugs available. The effects of these drugs are also mentioned. Also in the article is a section on the several stages of drug use and their...

Here you can read straightfoward, simple facts about inhalant abuse and how inhalants affect and harm users' bodies. (Published 2010)

Home website for the NCADD provides information about the services and publications offered to the public. Links lead to very valuable information.

Discussed are the four reasons why people start using substances and the psychological models of why people continue to take legal and illegal substances.

An overview of substance induced disorders are examined.

A description of the factors (biological risks, psychological risks, socio-cultural risks, and environmental risks) that relate to each other in complicated ways that can lead to drug abuse or drug addiction.

Article presents perceptions on illegal drugs are confronted and the untruths are dispelled. This article is meant to show that drug use is not a victimless crime.

Girls' Health is a matter of fact resource in teaching girls the dangers and facts of tobacco use and abuse. Take a quiz to see where you stand in your knowledge of tobacco.

From mind-altering drugs for pleasure to the push for pharmaceutical drugs, while examining this course of history and its effects on the world, take advantage of these resources. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).

Homepage for all the information you will ever need on tobacco use in the United States, including how to quit. Special links for teens (TIPS 4 Teens)

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...

Information about the dangerous psychological effects of drugs and alcohol.

Site provides great information for parents wanting to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. Provides realistic and reasonable tips.

This editorial from the American Family Physician journal addresses the effectiveness, adverse effects, and safety of medical marijuana.