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Picture of Marijuana: Download the Facts Poster

Marijuana: Download the Facts Poster

Emphasizes some of the harmful effects of marijuana use and encourages youth to get the facts at NIDA’s web site for teens, teens.drugabuse.gov.
Teachers
Posters
Marijuana
Scholastic
NIDA Posters
Picture of National Drug IQ Challenge

National Drug IQ Challenge

Encourages people to test their knowledge about drug abuse and addiction by asking them to take a 15-question quiz. Accompanying answers shed light on the science of drug abuse.
Parents
Students
Teachers
Versión en español: 
National Drug IQ Challenge, Spanish
Picture of Drugs: Shatter the Myths

Drugs: Shatter the Myths

Answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and abuse with scientific facts and engaging images.
Parents
Students
Teachers
Prescription Medications
Tobacco
Illegal Drugs
Alcohol
Drugged Driving
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Prescription Drug Poster

Raises awareness of the health consequences of improper use of prescription drugs and contrasts it with the benefits of safe and proper prescription drug use.
Health and Medical Professionals
Teachers
Posters
Prescription Medications
Scholastic
NIDA Posters
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 10-11 Compilation for Students

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 10-11 Compilation for Students

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of abusing prescription pain medications, including topics such as the difference between the proper use and abuse of prescription drugs, prescription stimulants, and facts from a leading scientist on the dangers of abusing prescription drugs.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Prescription Medications
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body – Year 10-11 Compilation for Teachers

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 10-11 Compilation for Teachers

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of abusing prescription pain medications, including topics such as the difference between the proper use and abuse of prescription drugs, prescription stimulants, and facts from a leading scientist on the dangers of abusing prescription drugs.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Prescription Medications
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 09-10 Compilation for Students

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 09-10 Compilation for Students

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as answers to questions about drugs commonly asked by teens, teen research in addiction science, and how to use facts to help make smart decisions when it comes to drugs.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 09-10 Compilation for Teachers

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 09-10 Compilation for Teachers

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as answers to questions about drugs commonly asked by teens, teen research in addiction science, and how to use facts to help make smart decisions when it comes to drugs.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 08-09 Compilation for Students

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 08-09 Compilation for Students

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as genetics and drug addiction, teen research in addiction science, facts about stimulants, and drug rehabilitation.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 08-09 Compilation for Teachers

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 08-09 Compilation for Teachers

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as genetics and drug addiction, teen research in addiction science, facts about stimulants, and drug rehabilitation.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction

Provides scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease.
Students
Teachers
Reports
Illegal Drugs
Addiction Science
Versión en español: 
La Ciencia de la Adiccion
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 07-08 Compilation for Students

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 07-08 Compilation for Students

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as consequences of impairment from drug abuse, facts about hydrocodone, how to talk with your doctor about your health, and the brain science behind teen decision making.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 07-08 Compilation for Teachers

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 07-08 Compilation for Teachers

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as consequences of impairment from drug abuse, facts about hydrocodone, how to talk with your doctor about your health, and the brain science behind teen decision making.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 06-07 Compilation for Students

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 06-07 Compilation for Students

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as the science of addiction, effects of tobacco addiction, the connection between stress and drug abuse, and the health risks associated with drug abuse.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 06-07 Compilation for Teachers

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 06-07 Compilation for Teachers

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as the science of addiction, effects of tobacco addiction, the connection between stress and drug abuse, and the health risks associated with drug abuse.
General Public
Students
Teachers
Scholastic
headsup
Headsup
Heads Up
Picture of Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Prog: Grades K-1

Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Prog: Grades K-1

Offers an interactive science education program for students in grades K–1 about scientists, the brain, the nervous system, and the effects of drugs on the human body. Includes five learning modules, a teachers’ guide, videotape, poster, and parent newsletter.
Teachers
Curricula
Brain Power!
Picture of Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Prog: Grades 4-5 DVD

Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Prog: Grades 4-5 DVD

Offers an interactive science education program for students in grades 4–5 to explore the human brain and the effects of drugs on the brain. Includes six modules, a teacher’s guide, parent newsletter, DVD, and poster.
Teachers
Curricula
Brain Power!