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.
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)
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)
Online Resources: Early Intervention
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on early intervention. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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: 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)
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.
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.
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.
