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A Guide for Teens
Discusses how to know if a friend has a drug or alcohol problem and what to do. Includes warning signs, causes for substance abuse, when partying becomes a problem, why it is hard for someone to admit that they have a problem, and ways to help a friend get help.
http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd688/
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AADAC My Room
Aimed at pre-teens, this interactive site offers games, quizzes, activities and facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling and tobacco problems and help kids make healthy lifestyle choices.
http://www.aadac4kids.com
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Adventure Station
Helps kids identify and deal with emotions and how to say no to substances such as alcohol and drugs.
http://www.cyke.com/station.swf
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Beaware
Discusses the risks and effects of various legal and illegal drugs. Includes harm minimisation techniques, first aid tips, and safe party information for youth in Australia.
http://www.beaware.org.au
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Detached Drug Project
A youth organisation presents facts and advice to raise awareness about the effects of drugs and harm reduction. Includes first aid information for helping victims of overdose.
http://www.drugshouse.org.uk/
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EPeer Voices
Voluntary, national cyber community of teens and tweens, empowered to spread the word to their subscribing friends of factual anti-drug information, tips, self tests, competitions and events.
http://www.coalitionpathways.com/
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Facts for Youth
Facts, research, and activities about drugs from the American Council for Drug Education.
http://www.acde.org/youth/
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For Kids Only
Activities, tips and resources from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
http://www.health.org/features/kidsarea/
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FRANK
A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law. Includes information on peer pressure, getting help for yourself or a friend, ecard, email and UK toll-free number to ask questions.
http://www.talktofrank.com/
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Freevibe
Teen approach to peer pressure, anti-drug message and the media. Personal stories, online games, and message boards.
http://www.freevibe.com/
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In the Mix - Altered States
PBS documentary gives personal accounts about drugs, their effects, and the physical, mental, and legal consequences of using. Includes statistics, messages from teens, marijuana poll, get or give advice, resources, and US hotline numbers.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/shows/show_drug_abuse.html
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Kids Against Drugs: Just for Teens
Presents facts, humour, promotional items and advice on how to talk to parents about drug use and similar topics.
http://www.kidsagainstdrugs.com/teen_room.htm
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TeensHealth: Dealing With Addiction
Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction. Explains signs, getting help, and staying clean.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/getting_help/addictions.html
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TeensHealth: Drugs: What You Should Know
Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/know_about_drugs.html
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The Science Behind Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse offers facts on drug use and the brain. Includes answers to common questions, real stories from teens with addictions, and games and quizzes to test teens' knowledge of drugs and their effects.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
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ThinkQuest: Drugs
Offers facts, consequences, and options to drug use. Includes discussion of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, tobacco, and alcohol. [No longer accepting story endings or emails to kids.]
http://library.thinkquest.org/3638/
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Tracking Trends in Teen Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol14N1/Teentrends.html
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What You Need to Know About Drugs
Article explains how drugs affect the human body. Includes a look at why people use drugs, along with warning signs of drug abuse and tips for helping friends who are using drugs.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html
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