This series is designed for young people in 5th through 8th grades. This title explains how the brain develops and how using drugs can damage the brain.

For students in 5th – 8th grades. This pamphlet illustrates different inhalants and explains how using them affects the brain and body.

This series is designed for young people in 5th through 8th grades. This title explains how people use marijuana and how marijuana affects the brain and body.

This series is designed for young people in 5th through 8th grades. This title describes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products and provides information on how nicotine affects the brain and body.

For students in 5th – 8th grades. This pamphlet describes prescription stimulants and how they can affect the brain and body.

Presented in question-and-answer format and targeted to parents, provides facts about opioids and their potential harmful effects.

Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.
 

See NIDA's step-by-step guides on getting treatment for drug use:
 
What to do if you have a problem with drugs:
For teens and young adults
For adults
 
What to do if someone you know has a problem with drugs:
Your teen or young adult
Your adult friend or loved one
 
Click here for more information on treatment. 
 
En español: Encuentre más información sobre el tratamiento y los pasos para tomar para ayudarse a sí mismo o a un ser querido aquí.