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Medicines and Drugs: Whats Helpful, Whats Harmful (Module 4)
Resources
The lists below include resources for teachers and students.
Resources for Teachers
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
This Web site contains information about drug abuse as well as a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Mind Over Matter
www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/TG/MOMTGindex.html
This Web site was developed to educate children about the biological effects of drug abuse on the body and brain.
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
ncadi.samhsa.gov, 1-800-729-6686
NCADI is the worlds largest resource for information and materials concerning substance abuse. Many free publications are available here.
- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
www.enc.org
This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning.
Resources for Students
- Friedman, D. Focus on Drugs and the Brain. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series, gives a good overview of the brain, neurotransmission, the effects of drugs on the brain, and addiction.
- Neuhaus, D. & DeStefano, S. Focus on Medicines. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series. Gives a good overview of medicines and how various medicines work with the body and brain to help heal.
- Perry, R. & Nehaus, D. Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books,1990. Part of the Drug-Alert Book series. Gives a good overview of nicotine and caffeine and how each of these drugs affect the body and brain.
- Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Contains information on the brain and neurotransmission, activities, experiments, pictures, and other resources for students and educators.
Module 4 Contents
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Module 4 Documents
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Ordering Information
This package can be ordered by calling
1-877-NIDA-NIH and request "BPPACK"
Or it can be ordered online at backtoschool.drugabuse.gov.
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Contact Information
For questions regarding NIDA's Science Education Program and Materials, contact
Cathrine Sasek, Ph.D., e-mail: csasek@nih.gov.
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