Drug Abuse

- Resource that provides links to a wide range of substance abuse substitutes. Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.  

- The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.  

- National Institute on Drug Abuse offers facts on drug use and the brain. Includes answers to common questions, real stories from teens with addictions, and games and quizzes to test teens' knowledge of drugs and their effects.  

- MAMA offers a rational approach to the issues of drug use and its effect on the family. Provides a holistic approach and scientific drug education to all ages of society. Social and recreational alternatives to drug use.  

- Simple explanation of alcohol abuse written for teens. Site includes similar pages about another drugs.  

- NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.  

- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents.  

- Gain knowledge on Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo and his personal dedication towards the fight against drug abuse.  

- Information on specific drugs, how to talk to teenagers about drug use and abuse, and treatment for abuse, from About.com.  

- Report in 2002 about a study showing that memory and learning problems caused by heavy marijuana smoking persist for at least a week after cessation of use of the drug, but they appear to resolve completely within a month. The study was supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  

- Voluntary support group helping the families of drug abusers.  

- Distributor of the QuickScreen brand test for drugs of abuse.  

- Provides a collection of recommendations and articles on unsolved cases, homicide, forensics, missing persons, victims, domestic violence, drug wars, various types of abuse, and criminal activity.  

- An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  

- Comprehensive web-site with research and treatment reports and news. Includes a site for teachers and students with educational materials. Fact sheets on drug abuse, including the most recent economic costs report.  

- Article summarizing warning signs and treatment issues.  

- Information on drug abuse and solutions to drug addiction and dependency, in PDF download format.  

- A UK information and advice WebCentre for those with a drug or alcohol problem - and their family or friends.  

- Special report on the OxyContin problem in West Virginia, and the drug's addictive affects.  

- Training for counselors working with adolescents with drug use issues. Effective outpatient treatment for adolescents experiencing substance abuse and addiction: from assessment to discharge. Workshops in California.