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Drug
Abuse/Substance Abuse |
 "Drug
abuse starts early and peaks during the
teen years. This increased risk is partly due to
adolescents' heightened sensitivity to social
influences (friends) and their still developing
brain, particularly areas critical to judgment and
impulse control".
DEA
The websites below cover
alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, meth, painkillers,
prescription drugs and more...
Right- Murray
Elementary celebrates school safety and Red Ribbon
Week.
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U S
Department of Health and Human Resources:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information
This interactive website can be searched by
Drug, Issues, Publications, Resources,
etc... Many of the publications are
out-of-stock, but are in PDF form and can be
printed for use and distribution.
Below are just a few of the reproducible
publications available.
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 NIDA Goes to School
contains brief guides and
research reports on various drugs and the
effects of drug abuse on the body and the
brain. It also links to the journal, "NIDA
Notes," and more...
Anabolic Steroids—Buying
"bulk" is never a good deal
when it comes to these
substances, which can cause
guys to grow breasts and
girls to grow beards along
with more life-threatening
effects.
Brain and Addiction—Discover
what's in your head and how
drugs of abuse cause changes
in the brain.
Ecstasy (MDMA)—This club
drug can cause confusion,
depression, sleep problems,
intense fear and anxiety
that can last for days or
weeks (in regular drug
users) after taking it.
HIV, AIDS, and Drug Abuse—Behaviors
associated with drug abuse
now are one of the largest
factors in the spread of HIV
infection in the United
States.
Inhalants—Chemicals in
common household products
can get you "high", but
often at a high cost to your
health.
Marijuana—Think everyone
does it? And a bunch of
leaves must be harmless,
right? Check the facts.
Nicotine—It only takes
eight seconds to reach the
brain and start making
changes.
Stimulants—This class of
drugs can elevate mood and
increase energy, but the are
highly addictive.
Other Drugs—Looking for
information on other drugs
not listed here? NIDA has
lots of other resources
available-just look here.
(National
Institute on Drug Abuse, supported
by National Institutes of Health) |
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 Growing
up Drug Free
It
can be ordered online for parent or staff
training. Provides information that parents
and educators can use to help keep their
children stay drug free. One informative
section has pictures of specific drugs and
their effects. (U. S.
Department of Education Publication) |
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Tips for Parents on
Keeping Children Drug Free
tells what your children
should know about drugs by the time they
reach the third grade, ways to help your
child stay drug free in the middle and
junior high school years, and how to... (Department
of Education) |
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Drug Descriptions
examines the Controlled
Substances Act and provides information on
narcotics, depressants, stimulants,
hallucinogens, cannabis, steroids,
clandestine laboratories, inhalants,
drug... (Department
of Justice) |
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Tobacco Information and
Prevention Source
provides educational
materials that help to prevent tobacco use
among youth, promote smoking cessation, and
protect nonsmokers from environmental
tobacco smoke. Visitors can order... (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of American
works on behalf of over 5,000 community
coalitions from across the country to
realize its vision and provide resources
against drug abuse in youth populations.
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Children's Program Kit (with DVD)
is designed to provide materials for
substance abuse programs so that they can
initiate educational support programs for
the children of their clients in substance
abuse treatment. The program will teach
children skills such as solving problems,
coping, social competence, autonomy and a
sense of purpose and future. The toolkit has
activities for children in elementary
school, in middle school and high school. It
contains information for therapists to
distribute to their clients to help parents
understand the needs of their children, and
training materials including posters and
DVDs for substance abuse treatment staff who
plan to offer support groups for children.
(U.S.
Department of Health and Human Resources
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Pushing Back: Making the Drug Problem
Smaller this online journal is intended to educate Americans about
illegal drugs and help them stay up-to-date
on the latest international, Federal, state,
and local efforts to reduce drug use. (The
Office of National Drug Control Policy) |
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RED RIBBON WEEK-- National
Family Partnership is the sponsor of the
National Red Ribbon Week Celebration
observed in October each year. They help
"citizens across the state come together to
keep children, families and communities
safe, healthy and drug-free, through parent
training, networking and sponsoring the
National Red Ribbon Campaign. It is an ideal
way for people and communities to unite and
take a visible stand against substance
abuse. Show your personal commitment to a
drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of
the Red Ribbon…” (National
Family Partnership) |
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