Resources for Teens
Websites
Facts about how drugs affect the brain and body to arm kids with information to make healthy decisions. Animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, and test the visitor's knowledge.
Mind Over MatterThe Mind over Matter series is designed for young people in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain.
Reject the negative influence. Games, facts, advice.
Just think TwiceDEA site for a teen audience; contains drug facts, photos, hot topics, cost of drug use to society, more.
FreevibeA drug information site for teens. Medical, social, and emotional information about drugs, bulletin board, more.
Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your BodyIncludes articles, news, student activities, books, teaching resources.
Partnership for a Drug-Free AmericaSection for teens with drug information, stories, news, ways to get help.
Check YourselfA Partnership for a Drug-Free America site for older teens to think in a focused way about their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and invites them to consider whether their substance use risks turning into a problem for them.
Stopandstartover.orgA recovery site oriented toward younger people. “Recovery is a way of life. You don’t just check into rehab with a drug or alcohol problem and get better by the time your stay is over. Recovery is about learning to live your life in a new way, without a crutch. It’s about developing a network of sober friends, people who you can talk with and relate to. It’s about creating a new life.”
HBO Addiction SeriesOriginally broadcast on TV, this series explores the current state of addiction in America in nine segments, punctuated by the latest thinking on treatment and recovery by leading experts on drug and alcohol addiction.
In the Mix"For teens and by teens," PBS TV show has covered drug use, and clips can be viewed on the site.
BeerSoaksAmerica.orgFeatures information about underage drinking; heavy drinking; impaired driving, kid-friendly beer advertising, beer-industry political contributions, and the industry's so-called "social responsibility" programs.
MADD's for MiddleSchool/High School StudentsAlcohol facts and educational programs. Learn about the programs that empower and involve you in underage drinking prevention.
SADDStudent's Against Destructive Decisions is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, teen violence and teen depression and suicide.
Why 21?Information on how alcohol affects the teen brain, the realities of underage drinking, facts to common myths and a history of the drinking age law. There is also information, resources and tips for parents, educators and communities on preventing underage drinking.
Girls Health.govDepartment of Health and Human Services site just for girls.
Smoking Drug Abuse.govFrom NIDA. Fact sheets, research reports, news, and other resources.
Just Eliminate Lies (JEL)Iowa's anti-tobacco Website for youth. "Iowa Teens Fighting Big Tobacco." What Town is Next? from JEL./
My Last DipA unique Web-based intervention that is designed to help chewing tobacco users aged 14 to 25 quit.
Joe ChemoFor youth, this site has a tobacco IQ test, Smoke-O-Scope, Joe Chemo e-cards, tips for quitting, and smokin' links.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsCurrent tobacco industry news and information on kids and smoking issues, including the tobacco settlement, PAC information, ad gallery, many fact sheets, the Kick Butts Program and the Youth Action Program.
Youth Gambling InternationalFrom McGill University. English and French. Information, facts, self-quiz.
Talk it OutAn anonymous online support service for young gamblers. Any evening, between 8 pm and midnight (ET) you can log on and chat with one of our team members about your concerns or questions regarding your gambling.
Wanna Bet?: A Cool Magazine for Kids Concerned about GamblingAn interactive by-kids for-kids gambling prevention site.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource CenterTeen section; fact sheets on violence prevention topics, news, links to related resources. En Espanol
Youth Crime Watch of AmericaEmpowers youth to take an active role in addressing the problems in their schools and neighborhoods.
Stop Bullying Now!Find information and advice about what you can do if you are being bullied, or if you are bullying others. En Espanol
NoStigma.orgInformation on a variety of mental health issues facing youth. Links to further information organizations.
How to Survive Unbearable StressBrief online book by Steve Burns, M.D. Intended for high school and college students. Covers causes, treatment.
Teens HealthHealth and safety tips in the areas of physical and mental well-being, including alcohol and other drug abuse.
I Wanna KnowThis site provides information to questions about puberty, sex and sexually transmitted diseases.
Something FishyInformation on types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, statistics, more.
Publications
CRAFFT Quiz - Take this quiz if you are concerned about your drug and/or alcohol use.
A Guide to Safe & Sober Event Planning - Guide to Safe and Sober Event Planning for teens and their parents
Tips for Teens Series (SAMHSA) alcohol and drug topics
Information for Students and Young Adults - NIDA drug publications specifically for students and young adults
Step Up: A Guide for Teens 
empowers teens to step up and help a friend or sibling who uses drugs or drinks
If Someone Close has a Problem with Alcohol or other Drugs (NCADI)
Effects of Teen Drinking on the Brain - from the Central Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
Sports, Exercise and Alcohol; Learn Why They Don't Mix
Close to Home -PBS series companion to "Moyers on Addiction." Understanding and treating addiction, controversial policy issues, lesson plans for teachers, and a 13-issue soap opera comic-book series for teens.
Get it Straight! A Drug Prevention Book for Young Americans (DEA)
Search for a Safe Cigarette - Web companion to a NOVA Program. Includes: Anatomy of a Cigarette; "Safer" Cigarettes: A History; The Dope on Nicotine; On Fire (Hot Science); plus Resources and a Teacher's Guide.
Adolescent Compulsive Gambling
Warning Signs of Teen Violence (APA) recognize these signs in yourself or others. Dealing with anger.
Teens and Dating Abuse - facts from the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens (APA) Brochure on teen dating violence. Provides information and resources for victims, aggressors, and friends.
Resilience for Teens (APA) Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of hard times.
Change Your Mind About Mental Health (APA) For teens. When and how to get help for mental health problems.
