The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides, “the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain.”
Click the icon below for information that NIDA states is “designed for young people and those who influence them—parents, guardians, teachers, and other educators. These resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health.” (Information provided by NIDA is not a substitute for professional medical care.)
Click on the icon below to link to:
- Lesson Plans and Activities by Scholastic to educate teens about drugs, drug use, and life skills
- Information about National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
- Conversation Starters for Parents to help them talk with their teens about drugs and their effects, and learn where to get help
- The Mind Matter Series to learn about the brain’s complex responses to specific drugs
- Videos where scientists from NIDA answer questions such as, “What is the Worst Drug?” | “What is Addiction?” | “What Happens Drugs are Combined?”
- Nora’s Blog: covering various topics, such as Innovative Projects to Implement Substance Use Prevention in Primary Care
- Drug Facts– includes information about vaping devices, fentanyl, and more
- News Releases: Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024
- Related Resources: College Age and Young Adult NIDA Resources; Commonly Used Drug Chart; Medical School Resources; Mind Matters Series (resources for grades K-9); National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week; Prevention Resources; Treatment Resources; Keeping Youth Drug Free (SAMSHA); Guide to Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults (SAMSHA); Opioids and Adolescents (Office of Adolescent Health); Presentation for Youth- Know the Risks: A Youth Guide to E-cigarettes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); MEDLINEplus Health Information on Substance Use Disorders (National Library of Medicine-NIH); Healthfinder.gov (US Department of Health and Human Services).
- Clinical Trials
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NIDA Articles/ Conversation Starters
The Green Button Below links you to the (NIH) National Institute of Health’s website and specifically to the following articles:
- Start a Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health
- “16 and Recovering” : Where Are They Now? Messages of Hope For Those Looking to Begin Their Own Recovery Journey
- What Are the Signs of Having a Problem With Drugs?
- Why Does NIDA Study Addiction in Teens?
- “16 and Recovering” : How One School Supports Students On Their Road to Recovery
- What’s the Connection Between Art and Brain Development?
- Living With an Adult Who Has a Substance Use Problem
- Miss America 2020 Talks with NIDA’s Director About Using Prescription Opioids Safely
- Virtual Tools for Staying Healthy
- Teens Ask: “Is There a Cure for Addiction?”
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Sources:
(Icon and Button): National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services