Girls' Health is a matter of fact resource in teaching girls the dangers and facts of tobacco use and abuse. Take a quiz to see where you stand in your knowledge of tobacco.

Understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. Learn techniques for exerting positive peer pressure as well as withstanding negative peer pressure.

Research factual information about drugs, and work as a team to convey that information to the class.

This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.

"No Problem" by Dayle Campbell Gaetz deals with the issue of teen addiction. A star athlete who has it all becomes involved with an older woman and drugs, causing his life to unravel. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...

Did you know that there are 76 million people who have a family member with an addiction to alcohol? If you are one of these individuals, don't feel alone. This article from Family Doctor explains reasons why a parent may drink and...

Locate data on the New Jersey schools: enrollment, graduates, dropouts, certificated and non-certificated staff, "statewide assessment reports," and surveys on technology, violence, vandalism, and substance abuse.

This is a collection of social emotional lesson plans. They were developed by the Project B.A.S.I.C. Child Development Specialist, and Child Care Consultation Staff via the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Get the facts on the use and abuse of performance enhancing substances in sports. Includes toolkits, contest information, fact sheets, and other resources.

This site from Stanford University shows how you can learn how the entertainment industry sends both positive and negative messages concerning substance use through movies and music. This article summarizes government research that...

Site provides great information for parents wanting to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. Provides realistic and reasonable tips.

This resource presents youth with the facts about smoking. Try testing your knowledge of how tobacco affects you by taking a short online quiz. Explore the connection of smoking and Hollywood movies as well. From Health Canada.

Lots of news and information on drug abuse and what it can do to YOUR body! You can click on each individual drug to find out more about it, read questions and answers, test your knowledge, and finally find out the truth about harmful...

Teens with mental health issues often don't get the help they need in order to recover. This amazing site is designed by youth for youth and provides mental health information and personal stories from young people who have overcome...

Walk through the anatomy of a cigarette package. First, look at the mandatory graphic health warnings. Next, examine the toxic emissions statement that gives the emission levels of six toxic chemicals. Finally, read the health...

In addition to giving the facts about smoking, this youth-focused resource also deals with many young people's misconception that they are immune from the negative effects of smoking. For instance, smoking reduces the rate of lung growth...

Learn about all the different diseases you can get by smoking. Smoking increases your chances of heart disease, smoke, and lung cancer, to name just a few. Find out the link between impotence and smoking, as well as to bronchitis and...

What is fetal alcohol syndrome and why is it important for me to know about it? By completing this Web quest you will find out the answer to this question and hopefully be more knowledgable about fetal alcohol syndrome.

Learn about the nationwide opioid crisis, its devastating impact on communities and families, and how agencies and individuals are pulling together to respond to this overwhelming public health crisis.

Research and discussion about the impact of brain injury and head trauma stemming from the increased identification of violent behavior, suicide and substance abuse of football players. The statistical research provided in a slideshow...

Discuss the cultural influences of club drugs, and increase community awareness on the issue. Identify specific club drug characteristics and ways they are used, and evaluate drug information sources for reliability.

This editorial from the American Family Physician journal addresses the effectiveness, adverse effects, and safety of medical marijuana.

This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.

Home website for the NCADD provides information about the services and publications offered to the public. Links lead to very valuable information.