Parents & Educators

Three independent science education games and supporting curriculum materials

Reconstruct the Science of Substance Abuse

Video Interview on Cannabis IQ Study

2013 Intel Addiction Science winners visit NIDA

Teens Site Redesigned!

In This Section

Find the latest science-based information about the health effects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction and resources for talking with kids about the impact of drug use on health.

Free Resources for Parents

Parents Discuss Drug Abuse and Addiction with Dr. Volkow, Director of NIDA

Do you know where kids get access to prescription drugs? Learn the Rx Facts.

Free Resources for Teachers

Science Education Grant and Contract Information

Funded Grants and Contracts

Current Science Education Funding Opportunities

Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (R25) – To develop and evaluate innovative model programs and materials for enhancing knowledge and understanding of neuroscience and the neurobiological mechanisms of drug abuse and addiction.
Innovative Neuroscience K-12 Education (SBIR [R43/R44]) – To develop science education related programs and materials that focus on neuroscience topics.

Spanish Only

¿Qué sabemos de la adicción? - Videos and presentation materials for a lesson in Spanish (Grades 9-12)
Juventud latina - Hable con sus hijos sobre las drogas y sus peligros - Invites parents to learn more about drug abuse and to talk with their children about the dangers of drug abuse; presents information on a variety of topics in one brochure

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