National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—NIDA for Teens
Great website with lots of links to information, blogs, and facts for teens. A parent and teacher section offers ways to help teens use the site to understand the science behind drug abuse.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)— Prescription Drug Abuse Chart
http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/PrescripDrugsChart.html
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/science-addiction/drug-abuse-addiction
NIDA Drug Pubs
Lots of resources on drug abuse, including posters, wallet cards, including Respect—Teaching Guide and poster, Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood: A Research-based Guide, Read News About Drugs and Your Body—Compilation for Students, Mind Matters, and more!
https://drugpubs.drugabuse.gov/
Foundation for a Drug-Free World: Find out the Truth about Drugs
Free Booklets, Posters, PSAs. Education Materials about drugs.
https://www.drugfreeworld.org/download/
My Addiction—Addiction Statistics
Stats for tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, ecstacy, and more.
http://www.myaddiction.com/education/articles/statistics.html
NIH NIDA—Drugs of Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages/
Web MD—Drug Abuse, Addiction and the Brain
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/drug-abuse-addiction
Most common drugs found in overdose deaths in 2016 (Centers of Disease Prevention and Control)
| Rank | Drug | Number of Deaths | Percent of Death |
| 1 | Fentanyl | 18,335 | 28.8% |
| 2 | Heroin | 15,961 | 25.1% |
| 3 | Cocaine | 11,316 | 17.8% |
| 4 | Methamphetamine | 6,762 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Alprazolam | 6,209 | 9.8% |
| 6 | Oxycodone | 6,199 | 9.7% |
| 7 | Morphine | 5,014 | 7.9% |
| 8 | Methadone | 3,493 | 5.5% |
| 9 | Hydrocodone | 3,199 | 5.0% |
| 10 | Diazepam | 2,022 | 3.2% |
NIH—National Institute on Drug Abuse: NIDA InfoFacts: Science-Based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction
http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/InfofaxIndex.html
NIH-NIDA—Drug Use and Viral Infections
What’s the relationship between drug use and viral infections?
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/drug-use-viral-infections-hiv-hepatitis
NIH NIDA—Full survey of annual teen drug use now available with additional data
https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2018/06/full-survey-annual-teen-drug-use-now-available-additional-data
NIH NIDA—Nationwide Trends
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/nationwide-trends
NIH NIDA—Most Commonly Used Addictive Drugs
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/media-guide/most-commonly-used-addictive-drugs
Mayo Clinic—Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse Disorder)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112
Video—NIH NIDA—Animated Infographic: Monitoring the Future 2017 Survey Results
Great animated video about results of a survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders about drug use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJwd-4xgdgE
Video—NIH NIDA—Shatter the Myths: Quick Facts
Video that provides stats and answers to teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs with scientific facts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmjmeuhcoI4