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Articles about drugs & alcohol from the Teen Health & Wellness database: Includes a section on dependency, addiction & emotional health. (You'll need a library card to access this database)
Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base: Find out about the signs of substance abuse, current statistics, and where to obtain help.
Free Vibe: The definitive online area for scientific information about illegal drugs and the effects they have. See the latest research so that you can understand the real consequences of using illegal substances - drug by drug
National Institute on Drug Abuse: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this website to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 on the science behind drug abuse.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America: A nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives.
Teen Challenge of Arizona: A worldwide organization dedicated to rehabilitating individuals who struggle with life-controlling addictions.
Teen Drug Abuse: Dedicated to the treatment of addictions and eating disorders. The site provides information and treatment resources for all types of addictions.
TeenDrugAbuse.us: TeenDrugAbuse.us was created to help spread information about the teen drug abuse problems in the U.S.

Hyde, Margaret O. Smoking 101: An Overview For Teens: (2006) A look at the harmful effects of smoking.; Call number: 616.865 H994s 2006
Johnson, Dirk. Meth: The Home-Cooked Menace: (2005); Call number: 362.299 J6313m 2005
Landau, Elaine. Alcohol: (2003) Discusses the health issues associated with alcohol, the history of alcohol use in the United States, and treatment options for those with an addiction to alcohol; Call number: 613.81 L231a 2003
Maran, Meredith. Dirty: A Search For Answers Inside America's Teenage Drug Epidemic: (2003); Call number: 362.290835 M325d 2003
Mintzer, Richard. Meth & Speed=Busted!: (2005); Call number: 613.84 M6686m 2005
Smith, Lynn Marie. Rolling Away: My Agony With Ecstasy: (2005); Call number: 362.299092
Torr, James D. Gambling: Opposing Viewpoints: (2002); Call number: 306.482 G1439 2002
Walker, Pam. Stimulants: (2004); Call number: 362.299 W1535s 2004
Youngs, Bettie B. A Teen's Guide To Living Drug-Free: (2003); Call number: 613.8 Y882t 2003