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420 view detail comment email this

Provides brief information about the origins of marijuana slang term "420," which "began ... in 1971 as a bit of slang casually used by a group of high school kids at San Rafael High School in California." Includes references in popular culture. From Urban Legends Reference Pages.
http://www.snopes.com/language/stories/420.htm
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions, Plants by Name
Last updated Sep 23, 2003


Busted: America's War on Marijuana view detail comment email this

"A behind-the-scenes report on the marijuana industry and the controversial effort to eradicate it." Includes interactive quizzes; related interviews; opposing views and reports on the effectiveness of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education); a marijuana timeline; information on laws, sentencing, and prices; two case histories of individuals serving marijuana-related prison terms; and principles for practical drug policies from "experts with varying political perspectives." From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series Frontline.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Law by Subject, Plants by Name
Last updated Jan 2, 2009


Club Drugs view detail comment email this

Research reports on the effects on health of the use of such "rave" or "trance" drugs as MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD. Note: The Trends and Statistics section is outdated. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.clubdrugs.org/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


DEA: Drug Information view detail comment email this

Fast facts and news about illegal drugs and drugs that are abused in the U.S., such as OxyContin, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, LSD, steroids, methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, and other "club drugs." From the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
http://www.justice.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated Nov 1, 2009


Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information: Publications view detail comment email this

Provides online pamphlets, posters, video files, educational resources, and statistical information for teachers, caregivers, teens, healthcare providers, community leaders, journalists, and researchers. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Federal (U.S.) Government, Mental Conditions, Senior Health
Last updated Nov 7, 2006


Drug Information view detail comment email this

Created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, this site provides information about the effects, use, and abuse of individual drugs, including cocaine, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy), methamphetamine, steroids, and others. It also includes statistics on illicit drug use in the United States.
http://www.justice.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Nov 1, 2009


Drug Policy Alliance view detail comment email this

This group claims to be "the leading organization working to broaden the public debate on drug policy and to promote realistic alternatives to the war on drugs based on science, compassion, health and human rights." Features information about specific drugs, national and international drug policies, drugs and race, drug treatment options, and drugs and law enforcement. Also includes an online library of full-text documents, a discussion forum, news, and alerts. Searchable.
http://www.drugpolicy.org/homepage.cfm
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Law by Subject, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 25, 2005


Heroin: Abuse and Addiction view detail comment email this

Answers to commonly asked questions about heroin from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Heroin/Heroin.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


Illegal Drugs in America: A Modern History view detail comment email this

Brief overview of illegal drugs in the U.S. Covers opium and morphine ("American's first drug epidemic"), enforcing new drug laws (San Francisco passed the first anti-drug law in 1875.), rise of the modern drug culture in the 1960s and the creation of the Drug Enforcement Administration in 1973, and the return of cocaine and the rise of drug cartels in the 1970s and 1980s. From the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum & Visitors Center.
http://www.deamuseum.org/museum_ida.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated May 21, 2008


In the Spotlight: Club Drugs view detail comment email this

Information on "a wide variety of drugs including MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD." Includes links to statistics, reports and publications, legislation, and selected state and local programs and initiatives. From The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), "a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide."
http://www.ncjrs.gov/spotlight/club_drugs/summary.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Apr 23, 2006


Inhalant Abuse view detail comment email this

Answers to commonly asked questions about inhalants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Available in Spanish.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Inhalants/Inhalants.html
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


Institute of Behavioral Research at Texas Christian University view detail comment email this

The mission of the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) is "to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of programs for reducing drug abuse and related problems." The site features resources on national and correctional treatment evaluations, educational manuals on subjects such as parenting strategies and recovery concepts, as well as related assessment forms. Also includes newsletters, a description of IBR projects, and abstracts of publications generated by the institute. Searchable.
http://www.ibr.tcu.edu/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Education, Mental Conditions
Last updated Feb 2, 2004


International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA) view detail comment email this

This organization promotes "evidence based harm reduction policies and practices on a global basis for all psychoactive substances (including illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol)." Its site features collections of about 50 publications on topics such as HIV prevention and care, policing and illicit drugs, and tobacco harm reduction. Also includes news about IHRA activities and events. Some material only available to members.
http://www.ihra.net
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated May 23, 2007


Marijuana: Facts for Teens view detail comment email this

Answers to commonly asked questions about marijuana from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/Marijteens.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Plants by Name
Last updated Jul 4, 2001


MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse view detail comment email this

This research report provides background information about the popular club drug MDMA (Ecstasy). It explains how ecstasy affects the brain and the body and why it can be dangerous. It also offers a history of the drug and a profile of the populations using it, references, and a glossary. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/MDMA/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


MedlinePlus: Prescription Drug Abuse view detail comment email this

Links to publications about prescription drug abuse and addiction. Includes general materials, resources on specific prescription drug types (such as pain relievers, diet pills, and stimulants), and publications about prescription drug abuse by teenagers and young adults. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prescriptiondrugabuse.html
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated May 9, 2006


The Meth Epidemic in America: Two Surveys of U.S. Counties view detail comment email this

"Results from 500 counties from 45 states comprise the survey 'The Criminal Effect of Meth on Communities.' The results of the survey 'The Impact of Meth on Children' are based on responses from 303 counties from all 13 states where child welfare activities are performed at the county level." Published in 2005 by the National Association of Counties. Opens directly into a PDF file.
http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Library&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=16925
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Aug 10, 2005


Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction view detail comment email this

Answers to commonly asked questions about methamphetamine (also known as speed). Includes discussion of how "crystal meth" usage has led to increased HIV and hepatitis B and C transmission among gay men. Also available in Spanish. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/methamph/methamph.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


Murder, Money & Mexico: The Rise and Fall of the Salinas Brothers view detail comment email this

Companion to a 1997 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program about major illegal drug traffickers who brought drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. The site includes a map, an overview of drug cartels and anti-narcotics officials, news, reports, and related material. Also includes a program transcript. Note: Most links to related sites are broken.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mexico/
Topics: Crime, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated May 9, 2006


Narcotics Anonymous (NA) view detail comment email this

This association of recovering drug addicts offers links to NA groups around the world, an international list of helplines, and its services, including meetings for correctional facilities' inmates. NA adapted the "Steps" and "Traditions" of Alcoholics Anonymous for its mission. Newsletters and other portions of the site are variously available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swedish. Searchable.
http://www.na.org/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Jan 30, 2002


NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse view detail comment email this

Designed "to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse." Includes facts on how marijuana, nicotine, anabolic steroids, and other drugs affect the brain and body, "real stories" from teens, games and activities, a glossary, and resources for teachers. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Jun 8, 2006


The Partnership For A Drug-Free America (PDFA) view detail comment email this

"The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives." The site contains brief profiles of individual drugs, personal stories, treatment and intervention information, and sections for teens and parents.
http://www.drugfree.org/
Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated Feb 5, 2005


Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction view detail comment email this

"The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has developed this publication to answer questions about the consequences of abusing commonly prescribed medications." Discusses research on how certain medications affect the brain and body as well as treatment options, commonly abused prescription drugs, opioids (pain relievers), depressants, stimulants, trends, and prevention. Also available in Spanish. NIDA is a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Prescription/prescription.html
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2006


Reefer Madness!: Politics, Lies and History view detail comment email this

Explores United States anti-marijuana propaganda of the 1930s and 1940s. Features newspaper headlines, articles, quotes from politicians and press, an essay on William Randolph Hearst and the hemp industry, and information on Harry J. Anslinger, head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (including excerpts from Congressional hearings and his article Marijuana: Assassin of Youth ). From Reefer Madness , dedicated to the musical of the same name.
http://www.reefermadness.org/propaganda/prop.html
Topics: Communications, Crops, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Plants by Name
Last updated May 25, 2005


Special Warning About Drug Offenses Abroad view detail comment email this

Brief caution about possession and use of illegal drugs in foreign countries. "Every year, several hundred Americans are arrested abroad on drug charges. Persons caught with illegal drugs in a foreign country are subject to the drug laws of that country, not those of the U.S.; as always, ignorance of the law is no excuse." Links to an overview of what U.S. consulates can do for Americans arrested overseas. From the U.S. Department of State.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#drug_offenses
Topics: Crime, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated Dec 11, 2007


Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade view detail comment email this

This site contains "over 2,000 street terms that refer to specific drug types or drug activity." Browsable by drug names and types. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/streetterms/
Topics: Dictionaries, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, English Language, Language, Mental Conditions
Last updated Dec 5, 2001


Talking With Kids About Tough Issues view detail comment email this

"Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse." Booklets on these subjects can be downloaded. Provides annotated links to related sites. Also in Spanish.
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Families, People, People
Last updated Mar 29, 2006


World Drug Report: Global Illicit Drug Trends view detail comment email this

An annual publication about worldwide illegal drug production, trafficking, and use. Find data and analysis on opium, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants, and other drugs. The report features a special section on cannabis, "by far the most widely produced, trafficked and used drug in the world." Includes archived reports from past years. Some material available in additional languages. From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/WDR.html
Topics: Crime, Drugs & Medications by Type, Statistics
Last updated Nov 21, 2007




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