A Hotlist on Drugs of Abuse

A Hotlist on Drugs of Abuse
An Internet Hotlist on Dangerous Drugs

created by Mr. Berger and Mrs. Todd
Santee and Hamilton High Schools

Introduction
In addition to using books, newspapers, and magazine articles to find out about drugs of abuse, also use the power of the Internet. Here are some authoritative web sites to get you started. Just click on the blue underllined link, and you will be connected to the site.

The Internet Resources

Book Catalog - Scroll down to find our highschool to find books in our library on this topic.

Stimulants

Adolescents and Anabolic Steroids: A Subject Review - A technical article about steroid use and teenagers from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Skim the article for the facts you need.
Alcohol, Peer Pressure and Underage Drinking - Research-based facts on drinking including quizzes you can take to get the facts.
Cocaine - Information About Cocaine including Crack Cocaine, Freebase Cocaine, Coca Leaves from Indiana University
Crack and Cocaine - Science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Ice - A site sponsored by National Families in Action, with basic information, including street names.
Ice (Methamphetamine) - Science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Steroids - Information page maintained by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
The Brain's Response to Stimulants - An online pamphlet from the National Institutes of Health
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Cocaine - A Fact Sheet from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.

Depressants

Alcohol Facts - Science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Barbiturates - Excellent page explaining barbiturates -- what they are, what are their behavioral effects, effects on the brain, etc.
Does your friend have an alcohol or other drug problem? - A Guide for Teens provided by the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information.
Sedatives - Hypnotics (Sleeping Pills and Tranquilizers) - Still current information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Narcotics

Heroin - Science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Neuroscience for Kids - Heroin - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the Australian Drug Foundation.
What's Up With Heroin - An information page from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Hallucinogens

Club Drugs - Ecstasy -
Ecstasy - A fact sheet about the neurological effects of ecstasy.
LSD - Science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Tips for Teens about Hallucinogens - Information from the Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University.

Inhalants

Inhalants - A brief fact sheet from the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition.
Inhalants Overview - Detailed facts from The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Neuroscience for Kids - Inhalants - Facts for students and teachers about the neurological effects of inhalants.
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants - Information from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, has a good section on how you can tell if a friend is using inhalants.

Other Drugs

Club Drugs - Date Rape Drugs - Scroll down the fact sheet for informaiton on GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol.
Date Rape Drugs - Very useful factsheet from the Sudbury Sexual Assault Crisis Centre in Ontario, Canada, including how to protect yourself from date rape drugs.
Date Rape Drugs and how to Protect Yourself - Information from the National Women's Health Information Center
Marijuana Facts for Teens - Facts from the National Institutes of Health
Neuroscience for kids - Marijuana - Intended for students and teachers who are interested in learning about the effects of various drugs on the nervous system and brain.

Content by Mr. Berger and Mrs. Todd, eberger@lausd.k12.ca.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listdangeroumr.html
Last revised Wed May 23 8:44:30 US/Pacific 2007