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Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in and dependence on a stimulant, depressant, chemical substance, herb (plant) or fungus leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical health or mental health, or the welfare of others.
The disorder is characterized by a pattern of continued pathological use of a medication, non-medically indicated drug or toxin, that results in repeated adverse social consequences related to drug use, such as failure to meet work, family, or school obligations, interpersonal conflicts, or legal problems. There are on-going debates as to the exact distinctions between substance abuse and substance dependence, but current practice standard distinguishes between the two by defining substance dependence in terms of physiological and behavioral symptoms of substance use, and substance abuse in terms of the social consequences of substance use.
Substance abuse may lead to addiction or substance dependence. Medically, physiologic dependence requires the development of tolerance leading to withdrawal symptoms. Both abuse and dependence are distinct from addiction which involves a compulsion to continue using the substance despite the negative consequences, and may or may not involve chemical dependency. Dependence almost always implies abuse, but abuse frequently occurs without dependence, particularly when an individual first begins to abuse a substance. Dependence involves physiological processes while substance abuse reflects a complex interaction between the individual, the abused substance and society. *
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AADAC My Room - Aimed at pre-teens, this interactive site offers games, quizzes, activities and facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling and tobacco problems and help kids make healthy lifestyle choices.
Meta Description: [ Aimed at pre-teens, this interactive site offers games, quizzes, activities and
facts to raise awareness of alcohol, drugs, gambling and tobacco problems and
help kids make healthy lifestyle choices. ]
AADAC Zoot2 - Offering information for youth age 13-17 on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents.
Meta Description: [ Offering information for youth age 13-17 on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal
development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and
forums showcasing youth views and talents. ]
Adventure Station - Helps kids identify and deal with emotions and how to say no to substances such as alcohol and drugs.
Be Real Campaign - A drug-prevention program for 10 to 14-year-olds in Illinois, USA. Includes interesting facts, things to do, cool videos, and good ideas for schools and clubs.
Meta Description: [ Be Real is a statewide, award-winning drug-prevention campaign for 10- to 14-year-old youth in Illinois. ]
Beaware - Discusses the risks and effects of various legal and illegal drugs. Includes harm minimisation techniques, first aid tips, and safe party information for youth in Australia.
Meta Description: [ Alcohol and other drug information for youth and their families. Risks and effects of various licit and illicit drugs, harm minimisation techniques including standard drink information, first aid, safe parties, safe sex, where to get help and emergency contacts. Also mental health information a... ]
Detached Drug Project - A youth organisation presents facts and advice to raise awareness about the effects of drugs and harm reduction. Includes first aid information for helping victims of overdose.
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Drug Free Ambassadors - Church of Scientology drug prevention in Australia. Includes facts and specific programs to help teens stay clean.
DrugFree.org: Help for Teens - In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and other substances.
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EPeer Voices - Voluntary, national cyber community of teens and tweens, empowered to spread the word to their subscribing friends of factual anti-drug information, tips, self tests, competitions and events.
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Facts for Youth - Facts, research, and activities about drugs from the American Council for Drug Education.
For Kids Only - Activities, tips and resources from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
FRANK - A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law. Includes information on peer pressure, getting help for yourself or a friend, ecard, email and UK toll-free number to ask questions.
Freevibe - Teen approach to peer pressure, anti-drug message and the media. Personal stories, online games, and message boards.
High School Pledge - Provides a free forum for students to sign a pledge to say no to drugs and alcohol. Friends and family can post private and public messages of support.
In the Mix - Altered States - PBS documentary gives personal accounts about drugs, their effects, and the physical, mental, and legal consequences of using. Includes statistics, messages from teens, marijuana poll, get or give advice, resources, and US hotline numbers.
Kids Against Drugs: Just for Teens - Presents facts, humour, promotional items and advice on how to talk to parents about drug use and similar topics.
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Mind Over Matter - Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body.
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TeensHealth: Drugs: What You Should Know - Gives street names, usage, effects, and addictiveness for legal and illegal drugs.
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The Science Behind Drug Abuse - National Institute on Drug Abuse offers facts on drug use and the brain. Includes answers to common questions, real stories from teens with addictions, and games and quizzes to test teens' knowledge of drugs and their effects.
Meta Description: [ The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created the NIDA for Teens Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. ]
ThinkQuest: Drugs - Offers facts, consequences, and options to drug use. Includes discussion of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, tobacco, and alcohol. [No longer accepting story endings or emails to kids.]
Tracking Trends in Teen Drug Abuse - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics and trends relating to drug use among adolescents.
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