Understanding the impact drugs and alcohol will have on teens is essential for school professionals. Everyone knows drugs and alcohol will negatively impact school performance. Learning about drugs, the trends and the effect the adolescent brain, as well as how to prevent and intervene with a teen that may be using is vital.

www.nida.nih.gov
The web site for the National Institute on Drug abuse, part of the National Institute of Health, is a leader in research and information on drugs of abuse for professionals, parents, educators and youth.

www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)'s web page links to databases, journals and Web sites focused on alcohol use and related topics. It is the most comprehensive online resource covering all aspects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism.

www.samhsa.gov
The Federal government web site for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is a resource of general information about mental health and substance abuse issues.

www.monitoringthefuture.org/
Provides information and research on current trends, behaviors, attitudes and values of American secondary schools students, college students and young adults.

www.cesar.umd.edu
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), at the University of Maryland at College Park, is dedicated to addressing the problems substance abuse creates for individuals, families, and communities. The website provides accurate current information about substance abuse trends.

www.surgeongeneral.gov
The web site from the surgeon general, America's chief health educator, provides scientific information on how to improve health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. A special section is dedicated to stopping underage drinking.

www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/
This video series developed by McNeil Lehrer Productions, the.News, focuses on teenage prescription drug abuse. The video segments provide information for parents, teachers and youth and can be used in the classroom.

http://www.drugfree.org/teenbrain
A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain explores the science behind teenage brain development and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior. It is great info for school professionals as well.

www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/
National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information (NCADI) is the world's largest resource for current information and materials about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. It distributes a variety of prevention and treatment resources for use by parents, teachers, youth, and communications and health professionals, mostly free of charge.

www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=509
This toolkit is designed for school nurses as a means to facilitate their education and support of various groups in preventing, identifying, and managing teen prescription drug misuse and abuse. It is also an excellent resource for educators and parents.

www.stopmedicineabuse.org/
StopMedicineAbuse.org was developed by the leading makers of OTC cough medicines to build awareness about this type of substance abuse behavior, provide tips to prevent it from happening, and encourage parents to safeguard their medicine cabinets.

www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) is an online resource that provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels. It features compilations and analyses of alcohol-related statutes and regulations.

www.niaaa.nih.gov/AboutNIAAA/NIAAASponsoredPrograms/underage.htm
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Underage Drinking Research Initiative. This initiative is an undertaking born of the convergence of recent scientific advances and the increased public concern about the seriousness of this longstanding societal problem.

www.talkaboutrx.org/index.jsp
Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse toolkit.

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