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The following quick reference guides are excerpted from the resources compiled as part of Drugstory's Special Features:

Quick Reference: Methamphetamine
Quick Reference: Drugs and the Courts
Quick Reference: Sports & Doping
Quick Reference: Teens & Inhalants
Quick Reference: Eating Disorders and Drugs
Quick Reference: Marijuana & Youth
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Fact Sheets

Heroin
Provides general information about heroin, the physical and health effects of this extremely addictive drug and effective treatment methods. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Abuse of Prescription Painkillers
Provides general information about prescription painkillers – specifically opiads, CNS depressants and stimulants – the health effects of these drugs and illegal sales via “doctor shopping” and the Internet. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Teens, Drugs & Early Intervention
Discusses the difference friends and family can make in the lives of teens faced with drug abuse and addiction. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Methamphetamine
Provides information about methamphetamine, the health effects of this highly addictive drug, and meth labs.
Sex, Drugs and Teens Fact Sheet
Discusses the connection between and consequences of adolescent substance use and risky sexual behavior.
Ecstasy Overview & Definitions
An overview of the drug MDMA, also known as Ecstasy.
Ecstasy 101: Just the Facts
Contains quick facts about ecstasy including who is using it to its effects on users. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Myths About Ecstasy
Outlines commonly held myths surrounding ecstasy and club drugs and dispels them with facts. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Beyond Ecstasy: The Facts About Other Club Drugs
Read about club drugs other than Ecstasy, including GHB, Rohypnol®, Ketamine, 2CB and 4-MTA. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Inhalents: Deadly Drugs in the Home
An overview of teen inhalant abuse. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Marijuana and Youth
Despite growing scientific evidence about the harmful effects of marijuana on developing adolescents, many kids and their parents still see the drug as benign. Learn about how adolescent marijuana use can affect kids both physically and mentally. Contains information about addiction and prevention. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Muscle Madness: The Ugly Connection Between Body Image and Anabolic Steroid Use
Uncovers the relationship between anabolic steroid use and poor body image among young men. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Teens and Drug Treatment
Provides an overview of treatment options available to youth suffering from substance abuse disorders. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Myths and Facts About Substance Abuse Treatment
This fact sheet challenges the common misconceptions about drug treatment. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth
Read about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders among youth. Find out why it occurs, how often, and how important early diagnosis and treatment is for dually diagnosed adolescents. (Adobe Acrobat File)
The Interaction Between Substance Abuse and Specific Mental Health Disorders
Learn about the association between substance abuse and specific mental health disorders. This fact sheet includes information on disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders (social phobias, panic disorders, post-traumatic stress), attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Drugs and Terror
Learn about the link between drug trafficking and terror, and its impact on people and communities around the world. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Online Resources

Online Resources: Heroin
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on heroin. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Prescription Painkillers
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on prescription painkillers. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Early Intervention
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on early intervention. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Methamphetamine
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on methamphetamine.
Online Resources: Sex, Drugs and Teens
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on drugs and risky behavior. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Marijuana and Youth
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on marijuana. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Teens & Drug Treatment
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on teens and drug treatment. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Drugs & Terror
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on drugs and terror. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Roundtable Discussions

Chasing the High: A Writers’ Roundtable
Hear from experts and teens on the dangers of using heroin and prescription drugs.
Teens, Drugs, & Early Intervention: A Writers’ Roundtable
Read quotes from a roundtable discussion about the challenges parents and teens face when determining whether a child, friend or sibling has become involved with drugs and/or alcohol.
Ecstasy & Club Drugs: A Writers' Roundtable
Hear from experts and teens on the dangers of using Ecstasy and other club drugs. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Marijuana & Youth: A Writers Roundtable
Features highlights from a roundtable discussion on the effects of marijuana use by youth. Discussion includes information about the physical and mental effects of the drug.
Foul Play: Sports, Doping and Teens. A Writers Roundtable
Read quotes from a roundtable discussion about the use of anabolic steroids and other drugs by student athletes.
Teens and Drug Treatment: A Writers Roundtable
A panel of experts, parents and teens discuss drug treatment and the roles families play in helping teens successfully stop their substance use.
Teens, Mental Health & Drug Abuse: A Writers Roundtable
Read quotes from a roundtable discussion about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders among youth.
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