Indiana University
Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Drug Information
Specific drugs and drug related issues are defined and discussed on this page, which also contains several downloadable publications.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Article explaining what hallucinogenic mushrooms are, their history, the two main types, and the effects they have on human behavior and the nervous system.
PBS
Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Drug Abuse, Getting It Straight
Get the facts straight about illegal drug use and other substance abuse. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about drug abuse.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What You Need to Know About Drugs
Students are curious about drugs and this is a simple site that delves into what they need to know: what drugs are good and what drugs are harmful, what are illegal drugs, like heroin and marijuana, and why are they illegal. The authors...
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Above the Influence: Ketamine Facts
Fact sheet about the risks of using the powerful animal tranquilizer, ketamine.
Other
Acid: Lsd Today
Read about the creation, first use, and history of LSD. From a book published by the Do It Now Foundation, this article provides background information on this hallucinogenic drug and includes an overview of its effects on users' brains...