This resource provides infromation about hallucinogens, including PCP.

This resource provides information about cocaine, and details problems of drug abuse.

An overview of stimulants and their effects on the body.

An overview of hallucinogens and their effect on the human body when used medically and abused.

This site from WebMD Health is a general overview of potassium bicarbonate. Answers questions on dosage, counterindications, side effects, etc.. Also includes general information and a description.

A fact sheet outlining the health hazards and extent of use of hallucinogens. Some statistical data is provided.

An excellent, highly academic, report on steroid abuse and effects on the body.

This lesson reinforces comprehension of key facts and concepts in the student article "The Awesomely Evolved Human Brain." Young scholars will understand that the brain's reward system has evolved to help ensure the survival of the...

Modern psychiatric drugs treat the chemistry of the whole brain, but neurobiologist David Anderson believes in a more nuanced view of how the brain functions. He illuminates new research that could lead to targeted psychiatric...

This website provides several explanations as to why children and teens experiment with drugs. Learn about how environment, curiosity, and drug availability cause young people to try addictive substances. Also contains information about...

This resource presents information about the risks of abusing alcohol.

Learn main reasons why teenagers experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. This article provides statistics about teen drug abuse, discussion questions, and a writing activity.

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

An article that contains information on marijuana. You can find out where it comes from and the details about its effects on the brain.

Read this passage and answer the five-question quiz to tests your knowledge on drug addiction treatments.

This resource provides information about the dangers of smoking while pregnant, and the affects on children in the future.

This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.

Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...

Facts about marijuana and its effects on the body, brain and life.

Organized into question/answer format, this website on methamphetamine abuse provides information on how this drug affects the body and how the drug is made and obtained. Learn about the health hazards associated with methamphetamine use...

Here, read about the prescription drug triazolam, also known as Halcion, which is taken for short term treatment of insomnia. This article answers several questions about this drug, including: "Why is this medication prescribed?" and...

This lesson will help students understand the short and long term effects of using tobacco as well as why it is addictive.

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

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an introductory and informative lesson about (illegal) drug use and abuse. It is geared towards 8th grade, but can be adapted. It has symptoms of use, the effects drugs have on health, addiction...