Substance Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse offers facts on drug use and the brain. Includes answers to common questions, real stories from teens with addictions, and games and quizzes to test teens' knowledge of drugs and their effects.

Teen approach to peer pressure, anti-drug message and the media. Personal stories, online games, and message boards.

A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law. Includes information on peer pressure, getting help for yourself or a friend, ecard, email and UK toll-free number to ask questions.

Voluntary, national cyber community of teens and tweens, empowered to spread the word to their subscribing friends of factual anti-drug information, tips, self tests, competitions and events.

Church of Scientology drug prevention in Australia. Includes facts and specific programs to help teens stay clean.

A youth organisation presents facts and advice to raise awareness about the effects of drugs and harm reduction. Includes first aid information for helping victims of overdose.

Discusses the risks and effects of various legal and illegal drugs. Includes harm minimisation techniques, first aid tips, and safe party information for youth in Australia.

A drug-prevention program for 10 to 14-year-olds in Illinois, USA. Includes interesting facts, things to do, cool videos, and good ideas for schools and clubs.

Offering information for youth age 13-17 on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents.

Aimed at pre-teens, this interactive site offers games, quizzes, activities and facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling and tobacco problems and help kids make healthy lifestyle choices.