Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Parenting can be a difficult task. Children need their independence but it can be difficult for parents to let their children explore the world with so many concerns about drug and alcohol abuse. The websites below will help educate parents, teachers, and children on the dangers of using and how they can beat peer pressure. Prevention starts with education.
D.A.R.E. is a program directed towards teaching kids the dangers of drugs. The website has a lot of fun activities for kids, teachers, and parents. There is also information on types of drugs, interviews, and news updates. D.A.R.E. also has an after school dance club where kids can learn all types of dance including hip hop. This website is a safe and fun way to educate children.
The Foundation for a Drug Free American is an interactive website more suited for older children and a great resource for parents and teachers. There are videos, stories, and free booklets to be viewed. Teachers and parents can visit the resource section for links to education packages, downloads, and learn how to take action. There are also news updates and access and facts about many different drugs. This is a great website to educate on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
Above the Influence has been seen on television. Here students, parents, and teachers can view the advertisements shown on television as well as print advertisements. Students can learn drug facts, the science of addiction, read answers to frequently asked questions, and test their new knowledge. They can also share the information through the share the knowledge section. There is a get help section which allows students to help a friend, learn about parental use, learn about depression, ask a question, and find other resources.
The NIDA for Teens: Science behind drugs website, provides information on drugs from steroids, tobacco, and more. They can read frequently asked questions, ask Dr. NIDA, and even learn about HIV/AIDS. There are also brain games, real stories, connect and interact. There are a lot of resources and articles for reading. This is a great website to bring awareness.
This website is dedicated to the campaign of tobacco-free kids. Advocates, students, parents, and teachers can learn how to get started with getting involved in National Kick Butts Day. They will learn about upcoming activities, getting noticed, and staying involved. Other resources are provided as well. Students will learn how to stand out, speak up, and seize control of their lives.
Drug Free Bunny is a cute website to help youth learn about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. It’s interactive and by rolling the curser over a circle it becomes larger and provides a short statement about the title. Along the left hand navigation bar there are links available which when clicked on will take students to other cool websites. For example, the alcohol websites include other websites such as The Cool Spot and Too Smart to Start. The bunny interactive is fun for younger children and the links are directed towards older children.
Dr. P. Body is a fun learning center for kids. It provides children with a lot of need to know information about drugs and alcohol. There is an alcohol abuse directory and drug resource section as well. This website also discussed other issues including safety, nutrition, hygiene, and health education. The drug and alcohol section, and other sections, has fun activities such as awards, activity pages, and coloring pages.
The PBS website has a lot of fun activities for educating children on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. They can learn the basics, what to do when someone they know uses, about peer pressure, and other alcohol and drug related issues. They can watch videos, do crossword puzzles, and participate in a poll. This website also discusses issues on friends, family, school, body, emotions, and money. There is also a great section in which kids can post comments in a discussion board to talk about these topics.
This PDF document is a great resource for older students, parents, and teachers. It discusses risk factors, protective factors, planning prevention within the community, how to apply prevention principles, and examples of research. There is also a great list of resources at the end of the document for everything from community anti-drug coalitions to the society of prevention research. This document is packed with valuable information and will help educate teachers and parents on preventive measures.
Parents: The Anti-Drug is a great website for parents. They can find information on different drugs, get advice and learn to recognize if their teen is using. They can read news related articles and gain access to other resources. They may also sign up for the newsletter to remain updated with the latest information.