Resources for Middle & High School Students

The following prevention resources were chosen specifically for middle and high school students, to help prevent substance abuse and promote healthy life choices. You can find more general prevention resources by visiting FCD Updates, Drug and Alcohol Information, and Recommended Websites. And don't forget to check out the FCD Forums!

Articles

Ten Steps to an Informal Intervention
You're worried about a friend's use of alcohol and/or other drugs. At this point, you don't want to get other people involved. You just want to talk to him or her about it. The 10 steps outlined in this FCD article will show you how.

Weblinks

Check Yourself
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.

Drugs: What You Should Know
These days, drugs can be found everywhere, and it may seem like everyone's doing them. Many teens are tempted by the excitement or escape that drugs seem to offer. But learning the facts about drugs can help you see the risks of chasing this excitement or escape. Read on to learn more.

E is for Empty: Daniel's Story
Daniel Oerum, 17, of San Clarita Valley CA, wanted prom night to be special. So, he reached into his tuxedo pocket and took out pills stamped with images of Tweety Bird and Buddha. Ecstasy looked harmless enough. But Daniel found out the hard way how dangerous it can be.

NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
Recognizing that teens want to be treated as equals, NIDA scientists are careful not to "preach" about the dangers of drug use. This site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that you will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used to clarify concepts, test your knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.

Teenline Online
Teen Line is a hotline operated by teens, for teens. If you have a problem - any kind of problem - and you want to talk with another teen, someone who understands, then this is the right place for you.

Teens: Stories, Info & Help
Wondering if drugs are really that bad? Curious why some people can't handle drinking and drugs? Are you concerned about a friend's drug problem? This website, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, answers these and many other of your pressing questions.