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Stimulants (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 and a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Mind Over Matter
www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/TG/MOMTG-index.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.
- Drug Abuse Sourcebook. Health Reference Series, Vol. 14. [Bellenir, K., ed.] Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., 1996.
Basic health-related information about the abuse of legal and illegal substances, such as caffeine, cocaine, and amphetamine.
Resources for Students
- Focus on Drugs and the Brain.[Friedman, D. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
This book, part of the Drug-Alert Book series, describes the function of the brain and nervous system and how drugs affect the body.
- Focus on Medicines. [DeStefano, S. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
This book, part of the Drug-Alert Book series, gives a good overview of medicines and how various medicines work with the body and the brain to help healing.
- Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine.[Perry, R. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
This book, part of the Drug Alert Book series, gives a good overview of nicotine and caffeine, and how each of these drugs affects the body and brain.
- The Encyclopedia of Drugs and Alcohol (Reference). [Roza, G.] New York, NY: Franklin Watts, Inc., 2001.
Written for ages 9 through 12, this book covers more than 250 commonly used and abused, legal and illegal drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs.
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 "BPPACK2"
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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