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Sara's Quest - Interactive teaching unit developed for use in schools or in the home for children to learn about the effects of drugs on their brain and body. Includes information about inhalants, halluciogens, marijuana, methamphetamine, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/index.asp
The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction (Grades 9-12) - Free standards-based curriculum that focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology, and learn how drugs of abuse change the brain. Learn that drug addiction is a treatable, chronic brain disease. (National Institute on Drug Abuse and Office of Science Education)
http://science.education.nih.gov/Customers.nsf/HSBrain?OpenForm
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The Neurobiology of Addiction (Grades 9-12) - Slides and teaching packet with images and information on the neurobiology of addiction. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/pubs/teaching/Teaching2/Teaching.html
Don't Harm Yourself - Online parent guide about three commonly abused drugs: inhalants, tobacco, and marijuana. It provides factual information about the dangers of drug use as well as anti-drug activities that are designed for families. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://www.drugabuse.gov/dontharm/page1/dontharm1.html
A Family History of Alcoholism - Are You at Risk? - If you are among the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, you may have wondered what your family's history of alcoholism means for you. Are problems with alcohol a part of your future? Is your risk for becoming an alcoholic greater than for people who do not have a family history of alcoholism? If so, what can you do to lower your risk? (Pub No. 03-5340) (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/FamilyHistory/famhist.htm
AgePage: Alcohol Use in Older People - Information on alcoholism and it's effects on the aging population (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/alcohol.htm
Aging and Alcohol Abuse - Fact sheet on the physical effects of alcohol, mixing drugs, becoming a problem drinker, recognizing a drinking problem, getting help, and other resources. (National Institute on Aging)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/agepage.htm
Alcohol and Aging (Alcohol Alert) - Fact sheet about reviews recent research on the extent of alcohol consumption and associated problems among the elderly. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa40.htm
Alcohol and HIV/AIDS (Alcohol Alert) - Fact sheet about how people with alcohol use disorders are more likely than the general population to contract HIV. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa57.htm
Alcohol and Minorities (Alcohol Alert) - Fact sheet about how patterns of alcohol use and its consequences vary widely among minority groups. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa23.htm

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