Drugs: Prevention Tips
These sites explain the effects of different types of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, heroin, and cocaine. Learn tips for saying “no” to drugs and the dangers of using these addictive substances. Includes online quizzes, games, and movies.
Grades
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- 2,
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- 6,
- 7,
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- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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Drug-Free World: Online Education
This interactive site provides online education for drug prevention. Includes: videso, real people and real stories, links to free booklets and other resources.
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Marijuana: Facts for Teens
This page includes commonly asked questions about marijuana. Click on a question to read the answer.
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Marijuana: Facts for Teens
This 20-page color PDF file explains the dangers of marijuana use.
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Drug Education: Learning and Teaching Resources
This site includes links to a number of resources geared at helping educators teach about drug prevention.
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PBS: Just One Night
Learn about Tom Boyle, whose life was ruined when he decided to drink and drive. There is also a section on what teenagers think about drinking and driving.
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Slide Teaching Packets
These graphics can be used in presentations about drugs. The pages include text explaining each graphic.
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NIDA Goes to School
This National Institute of Drugs Administration Web site help children understand how drugs affect their bodies.
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They Lied! Drug Prevention Video
This drug prevention video explores myths related to drugs. (Total Running Time: 7:39) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Drug Awareness Animation: Nine Lives Video
This animated video about the dangers of drug use can be used as a springboard for discussions about avoiding drug use. (Total Running Time: 2:34) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Film: Bobby Gets Cool (Part 1)
This video explores the dangers of drug and alchohol usage. (Total Running Time: 9:01) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Film: Bobby Gets Cool (Part 2)
This video explores the dangers of drug and alchohol usage. (Total Running Time: 8:22) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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ethemes Resouce: Health: Smoking Dangers for Upper Grades
These websites are about the dangers of smoking. Find out the harmful effects of smoking and how you can quit smoking if you have already started. Some websites include interactive activities and games. There is a link to an eThemes resource on drug prevention tips.
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eThemes Resource: Health: Smoking Dangers for Elementary
These sites explain the negative consequences of smoking. Includes how tobacco endangers your health and the high costs of cigarettes. Learn the ingredients in a cigarette and why nicotine is addictive. There is information about Kick Butts Day, which takes place April 2, plus tips on how to stop smoking. Includes movies, illustrations, lesson plans, and classroom activities. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on drugs.
Education Standards
