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USEFUL WEBSITES for YOUTH


	REAL Meth Stories http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Meth/index.html

	thetruth.com is dedicated to exposing the truth about tobacco companies so that people have all of the information necessary to make up their minds for themselves. They are not about selling X amount of Marshmallow Puff cereal. Their message is to save the lives of this generation and generations to come. They never give up and no one gets left behind. http://thetruth.com

	An anti-drug web site geared for youth. This site is part of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and has a lot going on. There is the practical information as well as other info that teens are going to be interested in. There are interactive games to play, you can tell your story if you want or read about what other teens are going through. They have celebrity profiles and their anti-drug messages. Updated frequently. http://www.freevibe.com

	This site is designed for pre-teens. Very interesting with different areas titled fears, tough times, express yourself, and ties that bind. It also has the facts about drugs as well as games to play. http://www.aadac4kids.com

	This site is designed for the older teen. It has the facts about drugs, games and activities, and an express yourself section. http://www.zoot2.com

	This is a fun informative site. It covers a lot of subjects including teen drug and alcohol abuse. There is also a teen speak out area. http://www.teensurfer.com

	This site was developed by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. It is a website by teens for teens. The advisors provide instant, real-life feedback from the exact group the campaign is trying to reach - teens and tweens. http://www.icountadvisors.com

	This site includes information about the effects of drug abuse on the brain and interactive activities to help kids learn about various drugs and how they affect how your brain works. http://www.drugabuse.gov/students.html

	This site has a lot of information on marijuana including a section for teens called Facts for Teens. Also links to the Mind over Matter series. http://www.marijuana-info.org

	Girl Power! is the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9 to 14 year old girls to make the most of their lives. Girls at 8 or 9 typically have very strong attitudes about their health, so Girl Power! Seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive values among girls ages 9-14 by targeting health messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges. http://www.girlpower.gov

	National Institute on Drug Abuse, information for students & young adults, parents & teachers, researchers & health professionals http://www.nida.nih.gov

	http://www.metrodetroitspromise.org - Mobilizing our community to Build the Character and Competence of Metro Detroit's Children and Youth by fulfilling the Five Promises of America's Promise.

	Nida For Teens - The Science Behind Drug Abuse NIDA created this site to educate kids on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions & timely concerns. Recognizing that teens want to be treated as equals, NIDA scientists were careful not to preach about the dangers of drug use. Rather, the site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain & body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test the visitor's knowledge, & make learning fun through interaction http://teens.drugabuse.gov/