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Two of the biggest concerns parents have when they send their sons and daughters to college are whether they will be safe, and whether they will do well academically. Both of those concerns are legit... Details >
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Parents are invited to take this online quiz to test their knowledge of the drug-related slang names currently in use. There are 6 categories of drugs of abuse and 30 slang terms that change constan... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The term "club drugs" usually refers to those substances that are sometimes associated with the dance club and rave culture of the last decade. Find out more information about the drugs listed under t... Details >
This site provides access to a compilation of information about illicit drugs and illicit drug use among the Nation's youth. Includes a comprehensive drug information database that provides: slang nam... Details >
This page links to drug articles and bulletins free of charge to any parent, teacher or member of the community who might have questions or concerns about the dangers of controlled substance abuse. ... Details >
For a pregnant woman, drug abuse is doubly dangerous. First, drugs may harm her own health, interfering with her ability to support the pregnancy. Second, some drugs can directly impair prenatal devel... Details >
The focus of this publication is the physiological effects of drug abuse. It discusses a variety of both controlled and illegal drugs including narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, stero... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Hablemos en Confianza is your bilingual fountain of resources. Here you will find articles about the most commonly abused substances and information that will help you talk to your children about alco... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Whether you are a parent, grandparent or any other person who cares about a child’s future, we thank you for your interest in preventing drug abuse. It’s hard for us to imagine that a child we love co... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Get the facts on marijuana and how the Alliance is working hard state by state to educate lawmakers and to make cannabis available for medicinal purposes for seriously ill people. ... Details >
This fact sheet provides information on current Federal policy regarding smoked marijuana as medicine. ... Details >
This is the online source for information about METH prevention activities across Indian Country and across the United States.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This site provides basic information about the drug, including a link for statistical data.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
This site provides information on The Drug Policy Alliance published Proposition 36: Improving Lives, Delivering Results to help California state and county officials understand the positive impact of... Details >
This page lists publications and materials available from SAMHSA's NCADI targeted to the hispanic population.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
It is important to watch for any significant changes in your child's physical appearance, personality, attitude or behavior. This site provides information about some of the signs, including drug spe... Details >
This brochure outlines the facts of using marijuana and offers tips on what parents can do to keep their children from using marijuana. It also includes parent responses to clear up false information ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
This booklet, created for family members of those dependent on alcohol or illicit drugs, answers questions often asked by families of people entering treatment. It also offers a resources section with... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
This brochure is meant for adults who serve as role models and mentors for youth. It outlines why adults should care about all children—not just their own—the science behind addiction, what steps can ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information