Resources

Use these links to start your research on substance abuse. Once you have narrowed down your topic, you will be able to find more specific resources. Remember to access online encyclopedias, as well as databases to retrieve accurate and relevant sources. When doing a Google search use the Boolean search method. The more key terms you use linked by 'AND' the better your results.

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

NIDA for Teens: The science behind drug abuse- Many interesting links on this site to facts and real life stories.

__**The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction**__ helps students discover the fundamentals of neurobiology and how drugs change the brain. Among the topics: functions of specific brain areas; anatomy of the neuron; neurotransmission; drug action on neurons; genetic, behavioral, and environmental influences on drug addiction; and addiction as a chronic disease. (National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health)

Xperiment An innovative site for youth.