Resources
The lists below include resources for teachers and students.
Resources for Teachers
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
This Web site contains information about drug abuse and a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students. -
NIDA DrugPubs
drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644)
Drug Pubs is NIDA’s research dissemination center. Visitors can order hard copies of NIDA publications or download electronic versions in multiple formats. -
Sara’s Quest
teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/index.php
This site from NIDA contains a multiple choice game on a variety of drug related categories. -
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
store.samhsa.gov, 1-800-729-6686
NCADI provides information and materials on substance abuse. Many free publications are available here. -
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
www.goenc.com, 1-800-471-1045
This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning. - Bellenir, K., ed. Drug Abuse Sourcebook. Health Reference Series, Vol. 14. Omnigraphics, Inc., 2010. Basic health-related information about the abuse of legal and illegal substances such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine.
- Greenfield, S. A. The Human Brain: A Guided Tour. New York: Basic Books, 1998. Written for a lay audience, provides a holistic view of the brain as an integral part of the body; part of the Science Masters Series.
Resources for Students
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—Mind Over Matter
teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.php
Series developed to educate children about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. - Friedman, D., & Neuhaus, D. Focus on Drugs and the Brain. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the “Drug-Alert Book” series. Describes the function of the brain and nervous system and how drugs affect the body.
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Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Explores the brain and spinal cord; lists the effects of drugs on the brain and nervous system.
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