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Drug Research Links

Amphetamines

DrugInfo Clearing: Amphetamines-includes what is the drug, withdrawal symptoms, effects and use, treatment, and the legal issues associated with using the drug.

Neuroscience for Kids: Amphetamines- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Drugs and Sports: Amphetamines- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.

Drugs.com: Amphetamine- includes information about what are amphetamines, the long and short term effects, symptoms, and treatment of the drug.

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation: Amphetamines- this site contains information about the effects, appearance, tolerance and more.

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Methamphetamines

Drug Story: Methamphetamine- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

NIDA: Methamphetamine- discusses what is methamphetamine, how it is used, the long and short term effects, how it differs with other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of this drug.

Koch Crime Institute: Methamphetamines- answers the who, what, where, when, and how questions of this drug.

Focus Adolescent Services: Methamphetamines- describes the signs, effects, and treatment of this drug.

Drug Enforcement Agency: Methamphetamine- answers the who, what, where, when, and how questions of this drug.

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Barbiturates

Neuroscience for Kids: Barbiturates- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Drugs and Sports: Barbiturates- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.

Commonly Abused Drugs- NIDA gives information about street names, effects, and how it is taken.

Street Drugs: Barbiturates- a quick history and run down of the medical use of barbiturates.

As a Matter of Fact: Sedative- Hypnotics- from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse division, this page contains information about sedatives but also barbiturates (what it is, the effects, the dangers).

DEA: Barbiturates- The Drug Enforcement Agency gives a brief history and description of the drug.

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Ecstasy

Drug Story: Ecstasy- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

Neuroscience for Kids: Ecstasy- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Club Drugs- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, and legal ramifications when using the drug.

NIDA Info Facts: MDMA (Ecstasy)- from the National Institute of Drugs and Alcohol, this PDF fact sheet gives information about the effects, use, and future of this drug.

DrugInfo Clearing: Ecstasy- This site contains information about what is Ecstasy, the effects, treatment, the complications, and use of Ecstasy.

DEA MDMA (Ecstasy)- The Drug Enforcement Agency suggestions a few links to information about the drug.

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Hallucinogens

Drug Story: Hallucinogens- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

Neuroscience for Kids: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms- includes history, types, effects and links regarding this drug.

ADF: Hallucinogens- describes what are hallucinogens, the drug treatment in Australia, the withdrawal symptoms, and more.

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Hallucinogens- discusses the various hallucinogenic drugs and their effects.

DEA Hallucinogens - discusses what are hallucinogens, how are they used, the long and short term effects, how are they different from other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of these drugs.

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LSD

NIDA Infofax: LSD- discusses what is LSD, the use of it, and health hazards of using this drug.

Neuroscience for Kids: LSD- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Street Drugs: LSD- includes an brief history and use of the effects of the drug.

DEA: Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)- describes history, physical and psychological effects of the drug.

LSD Intelligence Bulletin- sponsored by the National Drug Intelligence Center this site examines Use of  LSD.

DrugFree.org: LSD- answers questions about what is LSD, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.

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Steroids

Drug Story: Performance Enhancing Drugs/ Steroids- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

NIDA Infofax: Steroids- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Steroids- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, links, and legal ramifications when using the drug.

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Steroids- discusses the what are steroids and the effects of using them.

Drugs and Sports: Steroids- this is part of a series by ESPN.com to inform individuals about the drugs that are commonly abused by atheletes.

Drugs in Sports: Steroids- discusses what is steroids, the use of it, the effects and risks, and more.

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PCP

Neuroscience for Kids: PCP- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.

NIDA Infofax: PCP- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.

Facts about Drugs: PCP/ Angel Dust- contains information about what is PCP, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.

Street Drugs: PCP- describes what is PCP, the short and long term effects, and who uses the drug.

DEA: PCP- Drug Enforcement Agency discusses what the drug is, how it is used, and some of the effects of the drug.

DrugFree.org: PCP- answers questions about what is PCP, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.

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Cocaine and Crack

NIDA Infofax: Cocaine and Crack- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.

Neuroscience for Kids: Cocaine- includes photos, history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Crack- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, and legal ramifications when using the drug.

Street Drugs: Crack Cocaine- this brief overview of crack includes information on its use, history and effects.

DEA: Cocaine- the Drug Enforcement Agency answers the questions of who, what, how, and how much in regards to Cocaine.

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Cocaine- discusses the what is cocaine and the effects and symptoms of using it.

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Marijuana

Drug Story: Marijuana- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

Neuroscience for Kids: Marijuana- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.

NIDA Infofax: Marijuana- discusses what is methamphetamine, how it is used, the long and short term effects, how it differs with other drugs, and the treatment for addiction of this drug.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Marijuana- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, links, and legal ramifications when using the drug.

DEA: Marijuana- includes links to facts about Marijuana, news releases, and more.

How Marijuana Works- this site discusses what is marijuana, why this drug is so popular and what effects it has on your mind and body.

Drugs in Sports: Marijuana- discusses the history of marijuana, the use of it, the effects and risks, and more.

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Inhalants

Drug Story: Inhalants- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

NIDA Infofax: Inhalants- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.

Neuroscience for Kids: Inhalants- includes effects and links regarding this drug.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Inhalants- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, links, and legal ramifications when using the drug.

DrugInfo Clearing: Inhalants-describes what inhalants are, the short and long term effects, treatment, who uses the drug, and the tolerance and addiction.

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Inhalants- answers basic questions about inhalants, the effects and symptoms of using it.

DEA: Inhalants- briefly discusses the history, use, and dangers of inhalants.

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Peyote

Greater Dallas on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Peyote Facts- describes what it is, what it looks like, and the short term effects associated with it.

YahooHealth: Peyote- includes alternative names, definition, short term effects, and appearance.

Street Drugs: Mescaline- includes a brief description of the drug, the effects, and its uses. Also includes an image of the drug.

Peyote and Mescaline- from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation this site includes information about street names, usage, effects and dangers of peyote.

DrugFree.org: Peyote- answers questions about what is Peyote, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.

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Heroin

Drug Story: Heroin- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

NIDA Infofax: Heroin- describes what is heroin, the health hazards associated with using the drug, tolerance, addiction, withdrawal, treatment, and the extent of use of this drug.

Neuroscience for Kids: Heroin- includes origin, history, use, effects, treatments, and links regarding this drug.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Heroin- includes an overview, prevalence, consequences, street terms, links,and legal ramifications when using the drug.

Drug Info Clearninghouse- describes what are heroin, the drug treatment in Australia, the withdrawal symptoms, and more.

Drugs in Sports: Heroin- discusses the history of heroin, the use of it, the effects and risks, and more.

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Caffeine

Neuroscience for Kids: Caffeine- includes history, effects, trivia, caffeine levels in food and drinks, and links regarding this drug.

McKinley Health Center: Caffeine- answers the basic questions about what are caffeine, the effects, the use and the treatment.

Facts About Drugs: Caffeine- contains information about what is caffeine, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.

Howstuffworks: How Caffeine Works- describes what is caffeine and how it works in your body.

Drugs in Sports: Caffeine- discusses the history of caffeine, the use of it, the effects and risks, and more.

Medline Plus: Caffeine- contains links to information about caffeine from various sources.

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Nicotine

Drug Story: Underage Smoking- this site is sponsored by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

NIDA Infofax: Cigarettes and other nicotine products- describes what this drug is, the health hazards associated with it, and the extent that it is used.

Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine- includes history, effects and links regarding this drug.

Drugs in Sports: Tobacco/Nicotine- discusses the history of tobacco, the use of it, the effects and risks, and more.

Drugs and the Brain: Nicotine- brief description of the history, the effects, and more information

HowStuffWorks: How Nicotine Works- describes what is nicotine and how it works in your body.

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Tranquilizers

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Sedatives- answers basic questions about sedatives and tranqulizers, their effects and symptoms of using them

Facts About Drugs: Tranquilizers- contains information about what is tranquilizers, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.

DrugFree.org: Tranquilizers- answers questions about what it is, what it does, how it can hurt you and more.

DrugFree Pennsylvania- discusses the effects, how they are taken, the risks and more.

Cumberland Mountain Community Service: Tranquilizers- gives a brief history and the effects of tranquilizers.

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Antidepressants

Family Doctor: Antidepressants- includes brand name information, dosage, reactions with other medications, precautions, side effects and more.

Drugs and the Brain: Antidepressants- brief description of the history, the effects, and more information.

How Antidepressants Work- contains information on how antidepressants work on the brain.

Royal College of Psychiatrists Factsheet: Antidepressants- discusses how effective are the drugs, side effects, how they work, and types of antidepressants.

Antidepressants Web site- includes links about the history of antidepressants, how they work, risks, treatment and more.

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Prozac

Yahoo Health: Prozac- includes information about the drug, precautions, and images.

Drugs.com: Prozac- looks at Prozac and how it works, the side effects and precautions associated with this drug.

How Prozac Can Help- this site is from the makers of Prozac, Lilly.

NAMI: Prozac- describes what is prozac, how it differs from other antidepressants, side effects, risks, and more.

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Narcotics/ Opium/ Morphine

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Fact Sheets: Opiates- discusses the what are opiates and their effects and symptoms of using them.

Facts About Drugs: Narcotics- contains information about what is narcotics, the long and short term effects, what it feels like, and where to get help.

DEA Briefs and Backgrounds: Morphine- briefly describes morphine and its use.

NIDA Infofacts: Prescription Drugs and Pain Medications- includes information about opium, morphine and other pain medication.

DEA: Narcotics- briefly discusses the history, the use and hazards of narcotics.

DEA: Opium- briefly discusses the history and use of opium.

DrugFree.org: Opium- answers questions about what is Opium, what does it look like, different names for it, the long and short term effects, and more.

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Last Updated: 10/17/08
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School