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This Web site teaches adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. Find facts on drugs, interactive games, blogs, videos, and real stories o... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

This Q&A booklet answers teens' most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish   

Learn about inhalant abuse, products used as inhalants, common signs and characteristics of an inhalant user, damage and long-term health effects, and more.... Details >

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition  

To locate the drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs nearest you, find your State on the map and click on it. ... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs, pills, and alcohol.... Details >

Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House

This page links to information sheets about drugs. Topics include alcohol, cocaine/crack, ecstasy, steroids, tobacco, and more.... Details >

American Council for Drug Education  

The term "club drugs" usually refers to those substances that are sometimes associated with the dance club and rave culture of the last decade. ... Details >

Drug Policy Alliance  

Use these resources to learn more about how a mother's or dad's drinking or drug problem can affect you, and how to cope with the problem and your feelings about it.... Details >

Center on Addiction and the Family  

If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, that's too much. This includes drinking too much liquor, beer, wine or wine coolers. Read on to learn more about addiction.... Details >

Center on Addiction and the Family  

For millions of Americans, substance use progresses to a point where brief interventions are not sufficient to promote recovery. Find out about drug treatment services and programs in your area.... Details >

Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House

Learn about 13 categories of drugs, why they are dangerous, how kids and teens use and abuse them, and physical signs of use that kids typically exhibit.... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

Find the current list of United States Department of Health and Human Services certified laboratories.... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Some drugs can be harmful when used at any time during pregnancy; others, however, are particularly damaging at specific stages. Learn why it is important to give up alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs d... Details >

American Council for Drug Education  

Drug and alcohol use can lead to risky behaviors that can increase your exposure to HIV/AIDS. This brochure for African Americans discusses the issue of substance abuse and HIV.... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get more information on K2/Spice, Salvia and Bath Salts. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Find the real facts on how different drugs affect the brain and body.... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Abusing prescription drugs can have negative short- and long-term health consequences. Read about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs.... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) offers recovery to addicts around the world with a focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Find a meeting in your area. ... Details >

Narcotics Anonymous  

Many college students mistakenly believe prescription medications are safe because they are FDA approved and prescribed by a doctor. But all medications have risks. Recognize the symptoms of prescrip... Details >

National Council on Patient Information and Education  

This document explains to parents the dangers of teenagers abusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (e.g., cough syrup). Includes warning signs that your child may be using prescription o... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get tips on how to help your teen say “no” to peer pressure.... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

Narcotics Anonymous Helplines and Web sites offering support with drug addiction can be located by geographical region in the United States and throughout the world. ... Details >

Narcotics Anonymous  

Get tips on what to do if you think your child is using drugs or alcohol.... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

A description of marijuana, its uses, and short- and long-term effects of use. Questions are answered such as, What does marijuana do to the brain? Why do young people use marijuana?... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet offers parents scientific facts about the dangers of marijuana and tips on talking to their children about drug use. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

This series is designed to encourage children in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Test your knowledge on drugs and drug abuse by taking the interactive National Drug IQ Challenge quiz! ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Repeated abuse of opioids can lead to addiction—compulsive drug seeking and abuse despite its known harmful consequences. Learn more about opioids.... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Learn about prescription drug abuse and dangerous health consequences when used incorrectly or by someone other than for whom they were intended. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Take the time to learn about the potential benefits, the health risks and the many unknowns regarding so-called performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, diuretics, ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used improperly—have the potential for abuse and even addiction.... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Learn about steps you can take to help protect your kids from prescription drug abuse. ... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

More than 30% of prescription painkiller deaths involve methadone, even though only 2% of painkiller prescriptions are for this drug. Find out what you can do to prevent the misuse of Methadone.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Get information on keeping kids healthy and drug free.... Details >

Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice

Prescription drug abuse by teens and young adults is a serious problem in the United States. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is making sure that parents, young adults and teens know the very r... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

This program examines treatment availability and alcohol and drug addiction treatment options available for veterans and their families. The show also addresses current trends and prevalence of substa... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Sara's Quest has been developed for use in schools or in the home for children to learn about the effects of drugs on their brains and bodies. Join Sara Bellum to explore the brain's response to diffe... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

This document offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program. ... Details >

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Answer these questions to test your knowledge about drugs and alcohol.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

This site motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, and to find help and treatment for family and friends in trouble. Get expert advice and support.... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

Are you a parent or caregiver of a teen or young adult struggling with an alcohol or drug problem? Find expert guidance and support from parents and families who understand the challenges and emotions... Details >

The Partnership at Drugfree.org  

Communicating with your child about drug use should not be a one-time occurrence or a one-way process. This article provides helpful examples of parent-child discussions about drugs.... Details >

American Council for Drug Education  

Learn about the dangers of using hallucinogens.... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Steroids are used to treat certain diseases, but some people use them to enhance muscle mass and athletic performance. This fact sheet focuses on teens and steroids, summarizing the side effects and r... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If you’re worried that your son or daughter might be abusing alcohol or drugs, learn the warning signs and how to find help and support for yourself. ... Details >

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.  

Many parents in recovery agonize over what to tell their children about why they are not living together, or about how to explain things that happened in the past when the parent was using drugs or al... Details >

Center on Addiction and the Family