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National Drug IQ Challenge

Revised Aug 2011.
Encourages people to test their knowledge about drug abuse and addiction by asking them to take a 15-question quiz. Accompanying answers shed light on the science of drug abuse. En Español

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Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body

Published Aug 2003. Revised Aug 2011.
An educational collaboration between the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and Scholastic Inc., this series provides science-based information about the effects of drugs and drug abuse on the brain and body through a variety of print and Web formats, including teen articles, classroom lessons, student worksheets, and posters. All of these materials are free.

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Drugs: Shatter the Myths

Published Oct 2010. Revised Apr 2011.
Answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and abuse with scientific facts and engaging images.

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Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know

Published Apr 2001. Revised Mar 2011.
Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects. En Español

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Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents (In Brief)

Published Jan 1997. Revised Oct 2003.
Presents research-based drug abuse prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention. En Español

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