Drugs and Alcohol

Active
A non-governmental federation for national abstainer organizations in Europe.
http://activeeurope.org/

Addaction
A UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. Includes drug information, parent section, publications and links.
http://www.addaction.org.uk/

Dear Daughter
An open letter to a daughter about the effects of drugs, drinking and death.
http://www.lessontutor.com/ees12.html

Drugs Bite
Stephen Arrington is an anti-drug and motivational speaker that has spoken at over 500 schools.
http://drugsbite.com/

Freevibe.com
Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
http://www.freevibe.com/

Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City
Non-profit organization devoted to steering youths away from drugs through sports, modeling, and entertainment.
http://www.hadofnyc.org/

How Stuff Works: How Alcohol Works
In-depth partial graphic tutorial about alcohol examines all the ways in which alcohol affects the human body.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm

Inhalant Abuse
Guide to preventing inhalant abuse.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/InhalantAb.html

Interview with Howard A. Liddle, EdD,
Answers to questions about the state of the science of adolescent substance abuse treatment and research.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/particles/interview_howardliddle.html

The Mendez Foundation
A substance abuse and violence prevention organization, focuses on alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention education among children and teenagers.
http://www.mendezfoundation.org/sitemap.htm

Mind Over Matter
Series explaining how the brain responds to different drugs. From the National Institutes of Health.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.asp

Monitoring the Future
An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
http://monitoringthefuture.org/

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: For Kids Only
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.
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov

Partnership For a Drug-Free America
Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.drugfree.org/

Safety First
Resources for parents about teens, drugs, and drug education. Strategies for home and school.
http://www.safety1st.org/

Teens With Problems
Information to help parents spot substance abuse in their teen, including over the counter medications, huffing of inhalants, and use of illegal drugs.
http://www.teenswithproblems.com/drugabuse.html

Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine
Overview, quick facts and risks associated with crack and cocaine from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd640i/

What's Your Anti-Drug?
Interactive site focusing on ideas to keep teens from using drugs. Includes polls and e-cards.
http://www.whatsyourantidrug.com/

Willow Tree, Inc.
A prevention and wellness agency that provides workshops, conferences and programs empowering youth and adults and to create a kinder, more caring and drug-safe world.
http://www.willowtree.org/