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Find out the facts about alcohol, drugs, tobacco and medications and the effects they have on the body. Resources discuss the sources of addictions and pathways to recovery.

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Al-Anon and Alateen :: http://www.Al-Anon-Alateen.org/

"AL-ANON (and ALATEEN for younger members) is a worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a drinking problem. Members give and receive comfort and understanding through a mutual exchange of experiences, strength and hope." The information on this site is available in ten different languages, including English and Spanish. Learn about the history and current activities of Al-Anon and Alateen and find out if Alateen can help you.

Alcohol and Other Drug Information for Teens :: http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm

"So, like, what's the REAL story about drugs and alcohol? (And alcohol is definitely a drug, too...just like nicotine is!) Here, you can learn straight facts about what each drug does, what it doesn't do, and the danger of each...and often, there is real danger..."

Alcoholics Anonymous :: http://www.aa.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, is an organization dedicated to the recovery of addiction to alcohol. This site contains a list of questions to help you determine if you have a problem with alcohol, as well as information on where to contact an AA office near you. Information also includes traditions and beliefs of AA, its twelve-step program, and many of its policies.

Facts on Tap :: http://www.factsontap.org/

Facts on Tap: Alcohol and Your College Experience is described as a "comprehensive alcohol and other drug education, prevention, and intervention program for college students." This website includes information on drugs, alcohol and the body, alcohol and sex, alcohol and commuter students, and the ways in which substance abuse affect college students.

Freevibe :: http://www.freevibe.com/

This website "offers drug education and prevention information vetted by the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), message boards, games, and celebrity news. The 'Lowdown' section of this Web site provides an extensive database of information on particular drugs. The goal of Freevibe is to provide positive peer reinforcement and highlight the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle."

freevibe.com :: http://www.freevibe.com/stepup/index.asp

Get drug facts, the latest news and share your stories. This site provides accurate, easy-to-understand information about the effects of using illegal drugs.

Get It Straight: The Facts About Drugs :: http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/cover.htm

Put together by a group of teens, this online book deals with drug-related issues. There's lots of factual information about prescription drugs, anabolic steroids, LSD, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. The authors also include suggestions for different research activities.

Get Outraged :: http://www.getoutraged.com/

"A campaign to stop smoking. Read memorials, the ideas tobacco companies use to target teens to smoke, and explore links that can help you quit."

A Guide for Teens: Does Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? :: http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd688/

Information on how you can tell if someone you care about has a drug or alcohol problem. You'll find some explanations of what might be going on with your friend, why her or she needs help, and what you can do. The Resource and Referral Guide offers a list of numbers that you or your friend can call to get help, including a list by state.

Health Education: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Drug Use :: http://www.teachhealth.com/

Features an easy-to-read explanation, based on a book by the doctor who created the site, of what stress is and how to deal with too much stress. The "mission is health education, particularly at a high school and college level. This is not medical advice."

Just One Night :: http://www.pbs.org/justone/

"Tom had a few drinks with friends, then a few more with strangers. When the evening was done, one life had ended, another was shattered. All, in just one night." Read this true story, find out about drinking and driving, alcohol and the law, and being a friend to someone who has been drinking.

Marijuana: Facts for Teens :: http://www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/Marijteens.html

Answers many questions that you may have about marijuana.

Mind Over Matter :: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.asp

Magazine series exploring the brain's response to drugs. Covers marijuana , opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, nicotine, stimulants and steroids

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition Web Site :: http://www.inhalants.org/

Inhalants are psychologically and physically addicting and can kill you any time you use them. This web site provides information about inhalant use and how to get help.

NCADI Tips for Teens :: http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/tipsforteens.aspx?

You'll find fact sheets on a variety of substances including smoking, inhlants, crack, steroids, and others. Each sheet includes important information such as the side effects and risks associated with using each of the sutbstances. Each site also offers contact information for agencies that you can call and write to with your questions.

Overboard :: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/closetohome/overboard/menu.html

"Welcome to Billings Harbor." Read about the tragedy at an end-of-summer party, then jump back to the beginning of summer to find out how it happened.

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Kids and Teens :: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/

"A prevention guide for kids and teens to help them avoid substance abuse and deal with peer pressure to experiment with illegal drugs. In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and other substances."

Smokefree.gov :: http://www.smokefree.gov/index.asp

This site has an informative online guide to quitting and the option to chat live with a National Cancer Institute representative about smoking.

Straight Scoop News Bureau (SSNB) :: http://www.straightscoop.org/

Developed through a partnership with The New York Times Newspaper In Education Program and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, SSNB increases the frequency of anti-drug themes and messages for junior high and high school students. Students can submit their original work to ONDCP to compete for prizes.

Teen Health and the Media :: http://depts.washington.edu/thmedia/

This site focuses on the impact that the media has on teen health issues including alcohol, tobacco, sexuality, violence, and body image. It includes facts and statistics on advertising and marketing aimed at teenagers.

Teen Smoking Issues :: http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/teens.htm

Look here for facts about cigarette smoking. You can also find some information about quitting.

Teen-Anon :: http://www.teen-anon.com/home.htm

"Help for Teens Who Drink or Drug And All Those Who Love Them!"

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Club Drugs :: http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd852/

Get some facts about club drugs.

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants :: http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd631/

Get the facts and know the warning signs.

University of Florida Self Help Information :: http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/base.asp?include=selfHelp.inc

A good place to go for helpful articles on topics including mental health, relationships, stress, and alcohol or substance abuse.

Using Over-the-Counter Medications Wisely :: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/ots_otc.html

A reprint of an article for teens from FDA Consumer Magazine, aimed at raising awareness of the side effects of common over-the-counter medications, like aspirin and cough medicine.

Web of Addictions :: http://www.well.com/user/woa/

This site attempts to provide accurate, up to date information about alcohol and other drug addictions. The creators are concerned about misinformation on the web, and hope to provide a resource that students and teachers can use for factual information.

What's Your Anti Drug? :: http://www.whatsyourantidrug.com/

Shout it out! Make it heard! Tell the world what your anti drug is!