Safe, factual sites for information on commonly abused
substances: some are
designed for use by adults and law enforcement, so the reading
level can be
challenging for some students.
(drugs)
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
another safe factual site; redesigned for teens, very user-
friendly
http://teens.drugabuse.gov
a third safe factual site; as a dot.com it is flashier and a bit
superficial, but it does contain reliable information.
http://www.freevibe.com
a link with good information on tobacco
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
a link with good information on alcohol
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
This site includes info on crystal meth, as well as other drugs
http://www.drugfree.org
another site for up-to-date information; stick with the
section "sorted 4the facts"; then click on "drug facts" You'll
get a list of drugs, click on
your topic. NOTE: This site is based in Great Britain, so
references to laws
such as drinking age, category of offense, etc. may not agree
with U.S.
laws.
The information about the drugs and their effects IS reliable.
http://www.sorted4.info
interactive site about alcohol.....very good information about
the
similarities and differences between hard liquors, beers and
wines.
http://www.thecoolspot.gov
Nutrition Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=163862549011
a site on crystal meth
http://www.crystalrecovery.com/Pages/FastFacts.html
Pictures
http://www.tekmom.com
Pictures
http://www.yahooligans.com
Pictures
http://www.askforkids.com
a MD county dept of public health website....avoid Chamber of
Horrors if you
are easily upset by graphic pictures!
http://www.smokingstinks-aaco.org
General health info and SOME drug related information
http://www.teenshealth.org
A good site for all kinds of health info....scroll down left side
to
substance abuse for class research project
http://www.coolnurse.com
You may need to know drugs in your category before using this
site.
http://www.streetdrugs.org
a site for info on crystal meth
http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs5/5049/index.htm
Connecticut Coalition to Stop Underage Drinking - a site for
parents!
http://www.preventionworksct.org
Information on Connecticut's House Party Law - best to check
before hosting a
party for middle schoolers and beyond
http://www.housepartybill.org
another drug research site; limited!
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com