Infant, Child, & Adolescent Workgroup - National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA is the lead Federal agency for the conduct of basic, clinical, and epidemiological research designed to improve the understanding, treatment, and prevention of drug abuse and addiction and the he... Details >
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health |
Keeping Youth Drug-Free
A substance abuse guide for adults that outlines reasons children give for using drugs. Specific examples teach adults how to address peer pressure among youth and provide other practical skills.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information |
Marijuana Facts and Figures
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuana and other drugs made ... Details >
Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House |
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
A description of marijuana, its uses, and short- and long-term effects of use. Questions are answered such as, What does marijuana do to the brain? And why do young people use marijuana?... Details >
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health |
Methamphetamine Facts and Figures
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked, or ingested orally.... Details >
Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House |
Mind Over Matter Series Index
The Mind Over Matter series is designed to encourage young people in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. The types of drugs discussed include i... Details >
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health |
My Brother Gets High
A little sister whose brother introduced her to marijuana at the age of 8 tells her story. She explains how her brother's and her friends' drug use affected her life.... Details >
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use & Health [formerly called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA)] is the primary source of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences ... Details >
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teach... Details >
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health |
Parents. The Anti-Drug.
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Khmer Korean Spanish Vietnamese
The AntiDrug.com was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. Working with the nation’s lead... Details >
Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House |
