Treating Alcohol and Drug Abuse Problems in Adolescents
... Adolescents have a lot to deal with --a fast-paced family lifestyle, school, peer pressure, conflicting emotions and often a sense of isolation. To cope, some adolescents turn to drugs or alcohol. Ado...

Alcoholism
... What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is a disease in which a person drinks alcohol even though drinking hurts his or her life. Alcoholics often find that they have problems with people close to them, with s...

Cocaine and Crack
... What is cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug that comes in the form of a white powder. Street names for the drug include snow, nose candy, coke, "C," toot and blow. People snort cocaine thro...

Marijuana
... What is marijuana? Marijuana is an illegal drug that comes from dried flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. It can be smoked, taken by the mouth, or put into foods. When taken, marijuana alters a pers...

Mind Over Matter Teacher''s Guide: Resources and Reading List
... Resources National Institute on Drug Abuse 301-443-6245 http://www.nida.nih.gov National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 1-800-729-6686 or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD) http://www.health.org Off...