| Partnership for a Drug-Free America |
Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names, what they look like, and FAQ
s.
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/
| Environmental Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Increases the Risk of Respiratory Symptoms and Disease in Children |
Summary of research findings as of 2002.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/research/feb02/0202RA6.htm
| NRDC Pro: Our Children At Risk - Chapter 6 |
Secondhand smoke is an environmental health risk.
http://www.nrdc.org/health/kids/ocar/chap6.asp
Community program designed to help parents talk with their children about relationships and sexuality, including the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/STDs, drug abuse and violence.
http://www.canwetalk.org/
| Substance Abuse Information Guide for Parents |
Fact sheet on popular illicit drugs, list of signs of possible drug use in children, education and prevention for parents links, articles on the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, list of how much alcohol is in various types of drinks, physiology of alcohol absorption, other resources.
http://www.qvctc.commnet.edu/student/GaryOKeefe/drugfacts.ht
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| Passive Smoking: The Impact On Children |
ASH-UK report pulls together the latest research to assess how much secondhand smoke children are exposed to, the diseases that this is causing in children, the public awareness of these facts, and educational and policy strategies to reduce this harm.
http://www.ash.org.uk/html/passive/html/kidsbrief.html
Addresses teen substance abuse. Links are to the left of the site and discuss alcohol use, denial, depression, dry drunks, warning signs, stages, types of drugs, treatment approaches; also includes bibliography and links.
http://www.addictions.net/adoles.htm
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