Alcohol and Drugs

College Drinking Resources Supporting Prevention

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A variety of resources offer information on substance and alcohol abuse effects and issues. Sources provide information on substance abuse and mental health organizations and Al-Anon and Alateen meetings, substance abuse prevention in young girls, substance abuse statistics and more.

Heroin Overdose Facts, Health and Human rights

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Injection poses the greatest risk of lethal overdose by enabling large amounts of heroin (and additional contaminants if any) into the bloodstream at once.

J is for Junkie - A Drug Abuse Documentary

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Crack cocaine was a virtually unknown drug until 1985. Once the drug became embedded in communities, the economic environment that was best suited for its survival caused further social disintegration within that city.

Teen Conversations and Resources

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Pressure to fit in. To look a certain way. To act a certain way. These are just some of the pressures you might face during your teenage years. But there’s nothing more powerful than staying true to who you are.

GENERATION RX: Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

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The fastest-growing drug problem in the United States isn’t cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamines. It is prescription drugs, and it is profoundly affecting the lives of teenagers.

Harm Reduction: Getting off right

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How young people can stay safe while under the influence For your safety, don't use heroin alone or in a locked room.

Calculator: How Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Affects The Body

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These results are rough estimates for an average person only. Do not rely on these results to drive or work. Never drink and drive.