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Helpful information for ALL ages!

Below is a list of websites regarding all of the topics we've discussed here, and then some!

National Anti-Drug Strategy for Youth

Effects and Risks of Drugs for Youth and facts on drugs

Drug Facts. Ca

The website is informational mainly for youth about peer pressure and prevention of drugs and alcohol and the effects it has on the body

A Handbook Project Gang (Government of Manitoba, Canada)

A Handbook for Families and Community Members.

Alberta Health Services

AHS –Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission is a youth site about facts on alcohol, gambling, tobacco and other drugs

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

This is a multi national website through the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. In addition, there are statistics on other countries.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Excellent source of information for youth and students to look at drugs of abuse and related topics.

Professional Parenting
Canada

The site as an article for parents about talking to their kids about peer pressure

Concerned Children’s Advisors
Parent Guide

Everyday challenges – children and peer pressure and tips helping your child with negative peer pressure

Step OnLine, USA Today

Which drugs do you need to know more about?

Summer Active

Summer Active is brought to you by the Government of Canada in collaboration with Provincial and Territorial Governments in Canada. Check the events for winter and summer activities that may be taking place in your province.

Mothers Against Drinking and Driving (MADD) (Canada)

Statistics of alcohol worldwide from MADD website in Canada

SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse

Parenting Skills: 21 Tips & Ideas to Help You Make a Difference

Know Zone: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Government of Canada

Defines what alcohol is and the effects is has the on the body, slang names, facts, laws and other sites for additional information

The Virtual File

An excellent website for students, teachers and parents

No2Meth

Tips for Parents, Teachers Learning Resources and Students on Facts about Meth.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), United States

This site has facts and resources for everyone on drug abuse and prevention.

Health Canada

Tips for Parents to keep kids smoke free

Safe Canada by the Government of Canada

Click and see what is happening in Canada on Prevention of Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Healthy Living.

The Nemours Foundation

Kids Health

Sunshine Coast Health Center

Click on the Drug Info on facts about drugs and the effects on the body.

Public Health Agency Canada

The website has Physical Activity downloads for physical activity guides for youth, teachers and others

DID YOU KNOW ...

1. -Quick Fact: Many people don't realize that caffeine is a drug. It is a stimulant that can be found in many pain relievers and cold medications as well as in foods and beverages.

2. -Quick Fact: Women who use cannabis during pregnancy are more likely to have premature or underweight babies. As the children grow up, they may have some learning and behaviour problems.