There are several citation styles to choose from when citing a web site such as NIDA for Teens for your homework. Please use the one that that your teacher recommends. The two most common styles are:
The citation style recommended by the Modern Language Association is taken from the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.
Author(s)."Article Title." Name of Web site. Date of posting/revision. Name of institution/organization affiliated with site. Date of access <URL>.
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MLA Example for citing the NIDA for Teens Web site:
"Facts on Drugs: Marijuana." NIDA for Teens. 1 Sep. 2003. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 7 Aug, 2003 <http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_mj1.php>.
The citation style recommended by the American Psychological Association is taken from the APA's Publication Manual, 5th edition.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Retrieved month date, year, from http://Web address.
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The date of publication can be found at the bottom of the page in the footer.
Facts on Drugs: Marijuana. (September 1, 2003) Retrieved August 7, 2003, from http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_mj1.php