Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction [General Audience]
Shows how scientists study the effects that drugs have
on the brain and on people's behavior, and how scientists
use this information to develop programs that prevent drug
abuse and help people recover from addiction.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens[Teens]
Explains the current knowledge about marijuana and the
latest scientific information on its effects. Provides
teens with answers to commonly asked questions about marijuana.
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- Marijuana: Facts For Teens - Online
Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know [Parents]
Provides valuable information from research on the dangers of marijuana. Gives parents explanations of the latest scientific information about the drug and suggestions on how to talk to teens about it.
Also available in Spanish
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based
Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders
- Second Edition [Teachers and Parents]
This updated guide presents the latest findings from NIDA-funded
prevention research. Discussions include key factors that
place youth at risk for drug use, guidance for designing
audience-specific prevention programs, and the core elements
of effective prevention programs.
This abbreviated edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition. It presents the updated prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention.
Also available in Spanish
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders - Second Edition - Pocket Version
This version provides a list of prevention principles on a laminated, pocket-size card for easy reference.
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