Facts & Resources
Drug & Alcohol
www.abovetheinfluence.org – Above the Influence is here to help you stay above the influence. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you down. We’re not telling you how to live your life, but are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions
www.teens.drugabuse.gov – Information and facts from the National Institute on Drug Abuse including blogs, free downloads and resources for getting help.
www.teeninc.com – articles, stories, poetry including fiction and non-fiction and art created by teens discussing various topics such as drugs, school, the environment, discrimination and more.
www.checkyourself.org – CheckYourself.com is a unique resource. It’s a place for older teens to think in a focused way about their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and invites them to consider whether their substance use risks turning into a problem for them.
www.erowid.com – Erowid is a member-supported organization providing access to reliable, non-judgmental information about psychoactive plants, chemicals, and related issues. They work with academic, medical, and experiential experts to develop and publish new resources, as well as to improve and increase access to already existing resources.
www.thecoolspot.gov – A site for younger teens with alcohol facts, information and tips on how to deal with peer pressure.
Health Info
www.kidshealth.org/teen – Teen health information including facts, quizzes, tip and resources with topics including the body, mind, drug & alcohol use, food & fitness, recipes, diseases, infections, school, finding jobs and staying safe. This site covers everything from becoming a vegetarian to pimples to self-injury help to advice on what to get your mom for mother’s day. Also available en Espanol.
www.teenhealthissues.org – A good resource that deals with nearly every issue teens face including, depression, date rap, bullying, family issues and more.
Writing & Art
www.teeninc.com – articles, stories, poetry including fiction and non-fiction and art created by teens discussing various topics such as drugs, school, the environment, discrimination and more.
