Medicines and Drugs: What’s Helpful, What’s 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 world’s 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.