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Drug Research Links
Amphetamines
DrugInfo Clearing: Amphetamines-includes what is the drug, withdrawal symptoms, effects and use, treatment, and the legal issues associated with using the drug.
Neuroscience for Kids: Amphetamines- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.
Drugs and Sports: Amphetamines- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.
Drugs.com: Amphetamine- includes information about what are amphetamines, the long and short term effects, symptoms, and treatment of the drug.
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation: Amphetamines- this site contains information about the effects, appearance, tolerance and more.
Drug Enforcement Agency: Amphetamine- answers the who, what, where, when, and how questions of this drug.
Methamphetamines
Above the Influence: Methamphetamine- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
NIDA: Methamphetamine- discusses what is methamphetamine, how it is used, the long and short term effects, how it differs with other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of this drug.
Koch Crime Institute: Methamphetamines- answers the who, what, where, when, and how questions of this drug.
Focus Adolescent Services: Methamphetamines- describes the signs, effects, and treatment of this drug.
Drug Enforcement Agency: Methamphetamine- answers the who, what, where, when, and how questions of this drug.
KidsHealth: Methamphetamine- contains information about what it does to you, street names, how they are used and more.
Barbiturates
Neuroscience for Kids: Barbiturates- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.
Drugs and Sports: Barbiturates- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.
As a Matter of Fact: Sedative- Hypnotics- from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse division, this page contains information about sedatives but also barbiturates (what it is, the effects, the dangers).
Emedicine Health: Barbiturates Abuse- contains information about the causes, symptoms, street names, and more.
DEA Drug Fact Sheet- with information about Barbiturates, street names, abuse, effect, and history.
WEB MD: Barbiturates Abuse- contains information about the history, types, street names, and symptoms.
Ecstasy
American Council for Drug Education: Ecstasy- contains information about its use, the effects, the legality of the substance and more.
Neuroscience for Kids: Ecstasy- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.
NIDA Info Facts: MDMA (Ecstasy)- from the National Institute of Drugs and Alcohol, this PDF fact sheet gives information about the effects, use, and future of this drug.
DrugInfo Clearing: Ecstasy- This site contains information about what is Ecstasy, the effects, treatment, the complications, and use of Ecstasy.
DEA MDMA (Ecstasy)- The Drug Enforcement Agency suggestions a few links to information about the drug.
Above the Influence: Ecstasy- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
Hallucinogens
Drug Info: Hallucinogens- from the Australian Drug Foundation, contains information about the effects, slang terms, and use.
Neuroscience for Kids: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms- includes history, types, effects and links regarding this drug.
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Hallucinogens- discusses the various hallucinogenic drugs and their effects.
DEA Hallucinogens - discusses what are hallucinogens, how are they used, the long and short term effects, how are they different from other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of these drugs.
Medscape: Hallucinogens- with history, effects, and treatment of the drug.
Above the Influence: Hallucinogens- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
LSD
NIDA Infofax: LSD- discusses what is LSD, the use of it, and health hazards of using this drug.
Neuroscience for Kids: LSD- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.
Anti-Drug: LSD- Gives an overview of LSD and its related health hazards.
LSD Intelligence Bulletin- sponsored by the National Drug Intelligence Center this site examines Use of LSD.
DrugFree.org: LSD- answers questions about what is LSD, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
DEA Drug Fact Sheet: LSD- describes history, physical and psychological effects of the drug.
Steroids
Anti-Drug: Steroids- Gives an overview of anabolic steroids and its related health hazards.
NIDA Infofax: Steroids- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Steroids- discusses the what are steroids and the effects of using them.
Drugs and Sports: Steroids- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.
DEA: Steroids- describes history, physical and psychological effects of the drug.
Above the Influence: Steroids- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
PCP
Neuroscience for Kids: PCP- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.
NIDA Infofax: PCP- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.
Cumberland Mountain Community Service: PCP- gives a brief history and the effects of tranquilizers.
DrugFree.org: PCP- answers questions about what is PCP, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
How Stuff Works: Phencyclidine Overdose- includes a definition of the drug, symptoms, and more.
DEA Drug Fact Sheet: PCP- describes history, physical and psychological effects of the drug.
Cocaine and Crack
NIDA Infofax: Cocaine and Crack- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.
Neuroscience for Kids: Cocaine- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.
DEA: Cocaine- the Drug Enforcement Agency answers the questions of who, what, how, and how much in regards to Cocaine.
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Cocaine- discusses what is cocaine and the effects and symptoms of using it.
DrugInfo: Cocaine- from the Australian Drug Foundation, contains information about the effects, slang terms, and use.
Above the Influence: Cocaine- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
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Marijuana
Above the Influence: Marijuana- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
Neuroscience for Kids: Marijuana- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.
NIDA Infofax: Marijuana- discusses what is methamphetamine, how it is used, the long and short term effects, how it differs with other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of this drug.
DEA: Marijuana- includes links to facts about Marijuana, news releases, and more.
How Marijuana Works- this site discusses what is marijuana, why this drug is so popular and what effects it has on your mind and body.
Marijuana Myths and Facts- this article examines ten common beliefs about marijuana and its use.
Inhalants
NIDA Infofax: Inhalants- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.
Neuroscience for Kids: Inhalants- includes effects and links regarding this drug.
DrugInfo Clearing: Inhalants-describes what inhalants are, the short and long term effects, treatment, who uses the drug, and the tolerance and addiction.
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Inhalants- answers basic questions about inhalants, the effects and symptoms of using it.
DEA: Inhalants- briefly discusses the history, use, and dangers of inhalants.
Above the Influence: Inhalants- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
Peyote
DEA Drug Facts: Peyote- describes what it is, what it looks like, and the short term effects associated with it.
NIDA Infofacts: Peyote- includes alternative names, definition, short term effects, and appearance.
Peyote and Mescaline- from the Center of Substance Abuse, this site includes a brief description of the drug, the effects, and its uses. Also includes an image of the drug.
Peyote and Mescaline- from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation this site includes information about street names, usage, effects and dangers of peyote.
DrugFree.org: Peyote- answers questions about what is Peyote, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
DrugFree Pennsylvania: Peyote- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
Heroin
DEA: Heroin- contains information about street terms, effects, population, and legality of the drug.
Anti-Drug: Heroin- this site contains information about the effects and general information about the drug.
NIDA Infofax: Heroin- describes what is heroin, the health hazards associated with using the drug, tolerance, addiction, withdrawal, treatment, and the extent of use of this drug.
Neuroscience for Kids: Heroin- includes origin, history, use, effects, treatments, and links regarding this drug.
Drug Info Clearninghouse- describes what are heroin, the drug treatment in Australia, the withdrawal symptoms, and more.
DrugFree.org: Heroin- answers questions about what it is, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
Caffeine
Neuroscience for Kids: Caffeine- includes history, effects, trivia, caffeine levels in food and drinks, and links regarding this drug.
McKinley Health Center: Caffeine- answers the basic questions about what are caffeine, the effects, the use and the treatment.
Drug Info Clearinghouse: Caffeine- contains information about what is caffeine, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.
Howstuffworks: How Caffeine Works- describes what is caffeine and how it works in your body.
Medline Plus: Caffeine- contains links to information about caffeine from various sources.
DrugFree.org: Caffeine- answers questions about what it is, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
Nicotine
Above the Influence: Tobacco- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
NIDA Infofax: Cigarettes and other nicotine products- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.
Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.
DrugFree Pennsylvania: Tobacco- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
HowStuffWorks: How Nicotine Works- describes what is nicotine and how it works in your body.
DrugFree.org: Tobacco- answers questions about what it is, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
Tranquilizers
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Sedatives- answers basic questions about sedatives and tranqulizers, their effects and symptoms of using them
Texas Police Central: Tranquilizers- contains information about what is tranquilizers, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.
DrugFree.org: Tranquilizers- answers questions about what it is, what it does, how it can hurt you and more.
DrugFree Pennsylvania- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
Cumberland Mountain Community Service: Tranquilizers- gives a brief history and the effects of tranquilizers.
Treatment 4 Addiction: Tranquilizers- includes effects, symptoms, abuse, and different types.
Antidepressants
Family Doctor: Antidepressants- includes brand name information, dosage, reactions with other medications, precautions, side effects and more.
How Stuff Works- contains information on how antidepressants work on the brain.
Royal College of Psychiatrists Factsheet: Antidepressants- discusses how effective are the drugs, side effects, how they work, and types of antidepressants.
Antidepressants Web site- includes links about the history of antidepressants, how they work, risks, treatment and more.
Drugs.com: Prozac- looks at Prozac and how it works, the side effects and precautions associated with this drug.
NAMI: Prozac- describes what is prozac, how it differs from other antidepressants, side effects, risks, and more.
Narcotics/ Pain Killers
DrugFree Pennsylvania: Pain Killers- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
Drugs.com: Narcotic Abuse- includes definition, symptoms, and prevention.
DEA: Narcotics- briefly discusses the history, the use and hazards of narcotics.
Drug and Alcohol Information: Narcotics- information about side effects, abuse, withdrawal symptoms and more.
Cumberland Mountain Community Service: Narcotics- gives a brief history and the effects of narcotics.
NIDA Infofacts: Prescription Drugs and Pain Medications- includes information about opium, morphine and other pain medication.
Opium
DEA: Opium- briefly discusses the history and use of opium.
DrugFree.org: Opium- answers questions about what is Opium, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.
Opium- from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation this site includes information about street names, usage, effects and dangers of opium.
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Opiates- discusses the what are opiates and their effects and symptoms of using them.
DrugFree Pennsylvania: Opium- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
PBS: Opium Kings- includes information about the history of opium
Quaaludes- from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation this site includes information about street names, usage, effects and dangers of quaaludes.
Treatment 4 Addiction: Quaaludes-discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.
PBS: the Quaaludes Lesson- includes the history of Quaaludes
Drugs.com: Quaaludes- includes definition, symptoms, and prevention.
Drug Guide: prescription sedatives tranquilizers- describes what they are and how they can be abused.
Delray Recovery Center: Quaaludes Drug Treatment- includes street names, symptoms, effects, history, and more.
Kids Health: Alcohol-includes information about what is alcohol, treatment, and symptoms of its use.
Neuroscience for Kids: Alcohol- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation: Alcohol- this site contains information about the effects, appearance, tolerance and more.
Above the Influence: Alcohol- this site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
American Council for Drug Education: Alcohol- contains information about its use, the effects, the legality of the substance and more.
How Alcohol Works- contains information on how alcohol works on the brain.
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Last Updated: 10/11/11
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School
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