Resources
NIDA InfoFacts: Science-based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 2004–06
These reports discuss the physical effects of drug abuse and the health effects of specifi c drugs: tobacco, club drugs, crack and cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, inhalants, LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, PCP, Ritalin, Rohypnol and GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid), and steroids.
Free online at http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/InfofaxIndex.html.
Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program
[Grades K–5]
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 2005
These science curriculum materials educate elementary school students on the effects of drugs on the brain. Programs are available for children in grades K–1, grades 2–3, and
grades 4–5.
Order free copies from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686 or access the online versions at:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/JSP2/JSP.html [grades K–1]
http://www.drugabuse.gov/JSP/JSP.html [grades 2–3]
http://www.drugabuse.gov/JSP3/JSP.html [grades 4–5]
Mind Over Matter [Grades 5–9]
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 1998–2005
The Mind Over Matter series is designed to encourage young people in grades 5 through 9 to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. The series includes eight sections devoted to teaching students about the brain’s responses to specific drugs: marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, steroids, stimulants, nicotine, and methamphetamine.
Free online at http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.asp or order free copies from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686.
The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction [Grades 9–12]
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 2004
This interactive, science-based curriculum supplement for high school students and teachers includes a CD-ROM with video and activities. This curriculum provides current, research-based information on various aspects of drug abuse and addiction, including neurobiology, behavioral components, and treatment.
Access the free Web version and download print materials at
http://science-education.nih.gov/Customers.nsf/HSAddiction.htm
or order a free copy from the NIH Offi ce of Science Education at 301-402-2469.
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