Detailed explanation of depressants, particularly their abuse. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, and much more.

This detailed report provides general information on the abuse of methamphetamine and facts about the harmful effects of this drug. In addition to reading about the health risks associated with methamphetamine use, you can read about how...

Here, read findings based on clinical studies and medical research which focus on prenatal drug exposure and its short-term and long-term effects. Learn about how methamphetamine, cocaine, and alcohol can cause problems for developing...

Here at WebMD, you will find detailed notes on codeine as well as responses to several questions about this drug, which is used as a pain killer. Learn about how codein affects a user's body and how codeine interacts with other drugs.

Organized into several very brief sections, this website from Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a good overview of the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn what the slang names of this drug are and how the drug affects the body and...

This article on prenatal exposure to ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, and other drugs discusses how illicit substances not only affect a developing baby, but also affect children long after the initial exposure.

This site from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America is organized in question/answer format, this website provides a good introduction for students wanting to know about PCP and its hazardous effects on the human body and brain.

This resource provides information about opioids, and dangerous abuse of them.

Resource includes signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse and explains both the short-term and long-term effects associated with huffing and sniffing chemicals.

Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.

From mind-altering drugs for pleasure to the push for pharmaceutical drugs, while examining this course of history and its effects on the world, take advantage of these resources. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).

An explanation of the effects the psychoactive drugs, depressants and opiates, have on the body.

Emma Bryce dives into the mystery of placebos' bizarre benefits. [4:37]

Learn the effects of alcohol and ways to say no in a no-nonsense approach.

Here is a good resource for parents wanting to learn more about marijuana use in children and teens. Organized in question/answer format, this article provides information on signs and side effect of marijuana use.

Learn how drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and the like impair vision, reflexes, judgement--and safe driving.

This website overview the problems and dangers associated with prescription depressants, such as barbiturates and tranquilizers. Learn about how these prescription drugs impair your body and mind.

This resource provides simple, straightforward information about the side effects and dangers associated with methamphetamine abuse.

Use this resource to learn about how maternal alcohol use and abuse can harm a developing baby and cause problems even after birth. This article answers questions such as, "What are the hazards of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?" and...

This site from NFIA has a wide variety of information on drugs, their effects, prevention, treatment and much more!

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides...

Focuses on the basics of the disease high blood pressure (hypertension) such as risk factors, signs, effects, and control; specifically in women.

Suitable for upper elementary and up, this is a thorough explanation of what alcohol does to the body and nervous system. Includes information about fetal alcohol syndrome and links to further information.

Read about the dangers of depressant drugs, or downers. This website provides simple information about side effects, risks, and problems associated with depressant use.