Learn about inhalant abuse, products used as inhalants, common signs and characteristics of an inhalant user, damage and long-term health effects, and more.
Review Date: February 09, 2011
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
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 of what teens face when turning their lives around.
Review Date: January 23, 2013
National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA
National Institutes of Health
Ever wondered if you or someone you know might have a problem with alcohol or drugs? To help you get a handle on where you stand, take these drug and alcohol quizzes.
Review Date: January 03, 2013
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
The term "club drugs" usually refers to those substances that are sometimes associated with the dance club and rave culture of the last decade.
Review Date: October 05, 2010
Drug Policy Alliance
This contract is designed to facilitate communication between young people and their parents about potentially destructive decisions related to alcohol, drugs, peer pressure and behavior.
Review Date: February 08, 2013
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
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.
Review Date: April 03, 2012
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
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.
Review Date: May 25, 2011
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 prescription misuse and abuse, and get help, if necessary.
Review Date: May 01, 2012
National Council on Patient Information and Education
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.
Review Date: May 25, 2011
Narcotics Anonymous
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, and stimulants. You may decide that the benefits aren't worth the risks.
Review Date: March 09, 2011
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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 real risks of misusing medicine.
Review Date: December 02, 2010
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
These six practices include: being a good role model, knowing your child's friends, setting boundaries, having ongoing conversations with your child about drugs and alcohol, and more.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
It's important to understand the facts about steroids, their side effects, and what can drive kids to try them. Being aware of the kinds of pressures kids deal with in sports can help you make sure that your child isn't at risk.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
Answer these questions to test your knowledge about drugs and alcohol.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
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.
Review Date: February 03, 2011
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
Judgment and decision-making skills are still developing in teens, so their ability to assess risks accurately and make sound decisions about using drugs may be limited. Preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may reduce the risk of progressing to later abuse and addiction.
Review Date: December 17, 2012
Phoenix House Center on Addiction and the Family
