Drugs and Alcohol

Addaction - A UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. Includes drug information, parent section, publications and links.
www.addaction.org.uk/

Dear Daughter - An open letter to a daughter about the effects of drugs, drinking and death.
www.lessontutor.com/ees12.html

Drugs Bite - Stephen Arrington is an anti-drug and motivational speaker that has spoken at over 500 schools.
drugsbite.com/

European Good Templar Youth Federation - A non-governmental federation for national abstainer organisations in Europe.
egtyf.org

Freevibe.com - Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
www.freevibe.com/

Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City - Non-profit organization devoted to steering youths away from drugs through sports, modeling, and entertainment.
www.hadofnyc.org/

How Stuff Works: How Alcohol Works - In-depth partial graphic tutorial about alcohol examines all the ways in which alcohol affects the human body.
home.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm

Inhalant Abuse - Guide to preventing inhalant abuse.
www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/InhalantAb.html

Interview with Howard A. Liddle, EdD, - Answers to questions about the state of the science of adolescent substance abuse treatment and research.
www.athealth.com/Practitioner/particles/interview_howardliddle.html

The Mendez Foundation - A substance abuse and violence prevention organization, focuses on alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention education among children and teenagers.
www.mendezfoundation.org/sitemap.htm

Mind Over Matter - Series explaining how the brain responds to different drugs. From the National Institutes of Health.
teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.asp

Monitoring the Future - An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
monitoringthefuture.org/

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: For Kids Only - Learn about the brain's response to marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, stimulants and steroids. Information on how to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem.
www.health.org/features/kidsarea/

Partnership For a Drug-Free America - Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
www.drugfree.org/

Safety First - Resources for parents about teens, drugs, and drug education. Strategies for home and school.
www.safety1st.org/

Teens With Problems - Information to help parents spot substance abuse in their teen, including over the counter medications, huffing of inhalants, and use of illegal drugs.
www.teenswithproblems.com/drugabuse.html

Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine - Overview, quick facts and risks associated with crack and cocaine from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
www.health.org/govpubs/phd640i/

What's Your Anti-Drug? - Interactive site focusing on ideas to keep teens from using drugs. Includes polls and e-cards.
www.whatsyourantidrug.com/

Willow Tree, Inc. - A prevention and wellness agency that provides workshops, conferences and programs empowering youth and adults and to create a kinder, more caring and drug-safe world.
www.willowtree.org/