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SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES ON THE WEB
For Kids
by Penny Booth Page, M.L.S.
mailto:ppage@rci.rutgers.edu How much do you know about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs like marijuana and ecstasy? Some drugs can make you feel happy and relaxed, while others can make you excited or nervous. Using too much of a drug can often lead to bad results, such as vomiting, unconsciousness ("passing out"), hallucinations ("seeing things"), or even death. And some drugs can be very addictive-if you keep using them you can become "hooked" and find it very hard to stop.
Have you ever wanted to know more about how alcohol and other drugs can affect your body? Have you ever been concerned a friend or family member might be having a problem with alcohol or other drugs? The websites listed below can give you more information on specific drugs and how they can affect you, your friends, and your family.
The Cool Spot
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
http://www.thecoolspot.org
- Designed to help middle school students learn about alcohol and its effects
- Tips on how to say no to alcohol
- Questions and answers about alcohol use
- Links to resources for help or further information
DARE - Drug Abuse Resistance Education
http://www.dare.com
- Facts about club drugs and violence
- Interactive games and puzzles
- Essays by DARE kids
- Information about DARE curriculum
- Links to other DARE sites, law enforcement sites, and kids resources
Healthfinder/Kids
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids
- Facts about alcohol, drugs, smoking, and other health topics
- Games and puzzles
- Art contests
- Tips for safe Web searching
Just 4 Kids
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
http://nacoa.org/kidspage.htm
- Suggestions for coping with parental alcoholism
- Information about alcoholism and effects on the family
- Links to resources for alcohol and health information
KidsHealth
The Nemours Foundation
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid
- Information on health topics, including substance use/abuse, and emotional issues
- Interactive games and activities
- Keyword searching for specific topics
- Glossary of medical terms
- Special section of Spanish-language articles
Sara's Quest
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
http:/teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/
- Explores brain's response to drugs
- Mind Over Matter series for grades 5-9 to learn about effects of drug abuse on the body and brain
Center of Alcohol Studies Library
607 Allison Road,Piscataway, NJ 08854-8001
Telephone: (732)445-4442
Fax: (732)445-5944
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