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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.
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Offering information on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents.
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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.
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Explains what it is, different types, what can be addicting, signs, and how to help.
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Helps kids identify and deal with emotions and how to say no to substances such as alcohol and drugs.
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A drug-prevention program for 10 to 14-year-olds in Illinois, USA. Includes interesting facts, things to do, cool videos, and good ideas for schools and clubs.
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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.
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A drug prevention program sponsored by the Church of Scientology in Australia. Includes program history, facts on drugs and specific programs to help youth stay off drugs.
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In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and other substances.
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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.
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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.
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Facts, research, and activities about drugs from the American Council for Drug Education.
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Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
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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.
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Presents facts, humour, promotional items and advice on how to talk to parents about drug use and similar topics.
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Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body.
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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.
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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.
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Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.
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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.
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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.]
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents.
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Find information, prevention, and treatments for teens' use and abuse of alcohol and drugs.
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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.
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