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Find the latest science-based information about the health effects and consequences of drug use and addiction and resources for talking with kids about the impact of drug use on health.
Free Resources for Parents
Do you know where kids get access to prescription drugs? Learn the Rx Facts.
Free Publications for Order
- Opioids Facts for Teens
- Marijuana Facts for Teens
- Marijuana Facts for Parents
- Science of Addiction
- Shatter the Myths
- En español
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Drug Facts (Fact Sheets)
Other Resources
- Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
- College-Age & Young Adults
- Commonly Abused Drugs Chart
- Emerging Trends
- Family Checkup: Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse
- Infographics
- Preventing Drug Abuse Among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, 2nd Edition
- Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood
- Real-Life Drug Use Stories Blog Posts
- Safely Dispose of Your Prescription Medicines
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Scientists Answer Teens Most Popular Questions
Treatment
Free Classroom Materials for 6th-12th Grades
NIDA for Teachers
Lesson Plan and Activity Finder: Search for FREE classroom lessons that meet national standards by drug topic. Includes NIDA funded grant-created science curriculums, Scholastic, Brain Power, Mind Matters Series, and more!
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is coming January 22-27, 2019. NDAFW is a national health observance linking teens to science-based facts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs!
NIDA for Teens
Resources for teens and teen influencers. Get the latest on how drugs affect the brain and body. Featuring videos, games, blog posts and more!
More Resources for Educators
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Videos
The Human Brain:
Major Structures and Functions
- Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs (2:03)
- Drugs: Shatter The Myths (3:45)
- Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit? (2:04)
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