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Marijuana-Drug Information![]() |
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indicaplant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. |
Drug Information | |
NIDA Public Education Videos |
Excellent short educational videos. Also, in Spanish. |
NIDA | |
NIDA – Publications for Parents |
Access a wealth of information and downloadable full-text publications for parents, on a range of topics, including addiction science, medical consequences, trends and statistics, and the link between drugs and HIV/AIDS. |
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NIDA- for Parents of Teens![]() |
NIDA for Parents of Teens. |
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NIDA- Teens![]() |
The Science behind Drug Use. |
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Opioids-Drug Information![]() |
Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some prescription opioids are made from the plant directly, and others are made by scientists in labs using the same chemical structure. |
Drug Information | |
PARAPHERNALIA - Juul E-Cigarettes![]() |
“Juul is already a massive public-health disaster—and without dramatic action it’s going to get much, much, much worse.” |
PARAPHERNALIA | |
Pediatricians recommend screening children for drug use starting at age 9 |
Young children are getting their hands on drugs more than ever before. It's becoming such a concern that the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending children as young as nine be screened for substance abuse. |
Drug Screening | |
Street Smart Prevention- Promoting Young Healthy People![]() |
Excellent information... on addiction, currents trends, what to look for... RESOUCES. |
Delta-8 | |
THE "X" Plan |
Texting one letter could help teens get away from peer pressure or danger. |
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Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? |
Science of Addiction- National Institute of Drug Abuse (beginning of information) Early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of developing addiction. Remember, drugs change brains—and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. So, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may go a long way in reducing these risks. If we can prevent young people from experimenting with drugs, we can prevent drug addiction. |
Prevention Program |
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