Resources for Teachers

• 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.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Mind Over Matter
  http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.php
  This Web site was developed to educate children about the biological effects of drug abuse on the body and brain.
• NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
  drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228)
  Order our materials free of charge in English or Spanish.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
  store.samhsa.gov/home, 1-800-729-6686
  NCADI is operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Many free publications are available here.
• Drug Abuse Sourcebook. Health Reference Series, Vol. 14. [Bellenir, K., ed.] Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., 1996.
  Basic health-related information about the abuse of legal and illegal substances, such as caffeine, cocaine, and amphetamine.

Resources for Students

• Focus on Drugs and the Brain. [Friedman, D. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
  This book, part of the “Drug-Alert Book” series, describes the function of the brain and nervous system and how drugs affect the body.
• Focus on Medicines. [DeStefano, S. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
  This book, part of the “Drug-Alert Book” series, gives a good overview of medicines and how various medicines work with the body and the brain to help healing.
• Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine. [Perry, R. & Neuhaus, D.] Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990.
  This book, part of the “Drug Alert Book” series, gives a good overview of nicotine and caffeine, and how each of these drugs affects the body and brain.
• The Encyclopedia of Drugs and Alcohol (Reference). [Roza, G.] New York, NY: Franklin Watts, Inc., 2001.
  Written for ages 9 through 12, this book covers more than 250 commonly used and abused, legal and illegal drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs.