| General
Information for Teens & Youth |
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Winners Don't Use Drugs Activity
Book
This McGruff comic activity
book presents stories about why kids might try drugs, developed
using real life kids’ opinions. The stories and added activities
emphasize keeping children from using drugs. The book includes a
special pullout section for parents. |
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Spider-Man
and the Fantastic Four in Hard Choices:
Comic book
This special comic book, developed by SAMHSA in collaboration with
Marvel Entertainment and the Elks USA, features Spider-Man and the
Fantastic Four characters in a battle against underage drinking.
Hard Choices urges kids to become real-life heros by making healthy
choices. |
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Elks Drug Awareness Don’t Do Drugs
17 pg Coloring Books
This coloring book is made up of drawings with a drug free message
done by young people in Elks Associations across the Unites States. |
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Express
Yourself! A Teenager's Guide to Fitting In, Getting Involved,
Finding Yourself 12
pg booklet
This colorful and visually appealing pocket-size pamphlet
describes both the positive and challenging changes teenagers
may experience during adolescence. It offers young people ages
12-15 ideas about organizations that can offer them support and
opportunities to become involved in positive activities. The pamphlet
also provides youth guidelines for identifying adults and peers
who have their best interest at heart. The information is presented
in a hopeful and optimistic manner that recognizes the challenges
of the adolescent life stage, but also highlights the endless
and exciting possibilities ahead. |
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Express
Yourself! A Teenager's Guide to Fitting In, Getting Involved,
Finding Yourself (Spanish Version)
12 pg booklet
This colorful and visually appealing pocket-size pamphlet describes
both the positive and challenging changes teenagers may experience
during adolescence. It offers young people ages 12-15 ideas about
organizations that can offer them support and opportunities to become
involved in positive activities. The pamphlet also provides youth
guidelines for identifying adults and peers who have their best
interest at heart. The information is presented in a hopeful and
optimistic manner that recognizes the challenges of the adolescent
life stage, but also highlights the endless and exciting possibilities
ahead. |
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The Girl I Am/La Nina Que Soy Activity Book for 9-11
Year Old Girls 90
pg booklet
Fun book with lots of activities to help Latinas get to know themselves
better, develop a better appreciation of their heritage and learn
to make positive, healthy decisions for the future. Fun book with lots of
activities to help you get to know yourself better, develop a
better appreciation of your heritage and learn to make positive,
healthy decisions for the future. You can add your picture
to the cover! |
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The
Girl I Am/La Nina Que Soy Activity Book for 9-11 Year Old Girls Spanish
Version 90 pg booklet
Fun book with lots of activities to help Latinas get to know themselves
better, develop a better appreciation of their heritage and learn
to make positive, healthy decisions for the future. Fun book with lots of
activities to help you get to know yourself better, develop a
better appreciation of your heritage and learn to make positive,
healthy decisions for the future. You can add your picture
to the cover! |
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How
Do You Feel? Coloring & Activity Book 8 pg coloring book
This coloring book provides a fun way to introduce the topic
of mental health to young children. |
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Is
It Worth It? Brochure
This brochure targets newly-licensed teenage drivers and educates
them about the consequences of drinking alcohol or taking drugs
while behind the wheel. Topics covered include blood alcohol levels,
zero tolerance laws, and the legal and financial penalties involved
in drug and alcohol offenses. |
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It's
Not Your Fault
Brochure
This
brochure is intended for teens with alcoholic or drug-dependent
parents or caregivers. The brochure aims to reassure them that a
parent’s alcohol or drug abuse isn’t their fault, gives them facts
about substance abuse and addiction, and provides advice and resources
to help them cope |
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Race
Against Drugs Activity Book
32 pg booklet
This activity booklet is designed for young people grades
K-2. It is designed
to increase several important skills including reading and hand-eye
coordination, all while delivering the message ‘don’t use drugs’. |
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Step
Up: A Guide for Teens (Early Intervention Youth brochure)
A pamphlet for teens, this publication encourages youth to talk
to their loved ones who have a substance abuse disorder. Signs
and symptoms of a substance abuse disorder as well as tips for
starting a conversation about a possible problem are included.
Additional resources for getting help also are listed. |
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Tips
for Teens – The Truth About AIDS brochure
This
series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how
to tell if someone is using.
Series includes AIDS, Alcohol, Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens,
Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, Steroids, and
Tobacco |
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Tips
for Teens – The Truth About Hallucinogens brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
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Tips
for Teens – The Truth About Heroin brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
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Who
Am I? Quien Soy Activity Book for 12-14 Year Old Girls
This book contains lots of activities to help Latinas learn
more about their heritage, and celebrate their heritage. Fun book
with lots of activities to help you get to know yourself better,
develop a better appreciation of your heritage and learn to make
positive, healthy decisions for the future. You can add your
picture to the cover! |
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Who
Am I? Quien Soy Activity Book for 12-14 Year Old Girls
Spanish Version
This book contains lots of activities to help Latinas learn
more about their heritage, and celebrate their heritage. Fun book
with lots of activities to help you get to know yourself better,
develop a better appreciation of your heritage and learn to make
positive, healthy decisions for the future. You can add your
picture to the cover! |
| Alcohol
Information for Youth |
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Alcohol
Use Among Girls
Fact
Sheet
According to SAMHSA’s National Household Survey on Drug Abuse
(NHSDA), male and female rates of alcohol use among 12- to 17-year-olds
were similar in the early 1990’s for the first time.1 Girls are
beginning to drink at younger ages than ever before. In the 1960’s,
7 percent of new female users of alcohol were ages 10 to 14, but
by the early 1990’s, that figure had risen to 31 percent. |
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Binge
Drinking in Adolescents and College Students
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet discusses the prevalence of binge drinking.
Topics covered include: Alcohol Poisoning, College drinking. |
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Consequences
of Underage Alcohol Use Fact
Sheet
This fact sheet talks about the health implications
and social risks of underage drinking, such as depression, academic
performance, drunk driving, and crime. |
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Tips
for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol Tri
fold brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
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Youth and Underage Drinking: An Overview
Fact Sheet
Young people begin to take risks and experiment as they transition
from childhood to adulthood. Without support and guidance, some
young people may engage in behaviors that place them and others
at risk including using alcohol. |
| Club
Drugs Information for Youth |
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Tips
for Teens – The Truth About Club Drugs brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
| Cocaine/Crack
Information for Youth |
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Mind
Over Matter: The Brain's Response to Stimulants fold out/poster
Designed for 5th - 9th grades, this fold out Explores how stimulants
change the way nerve cells communicate and affect neurotransmission.
(Poster - Nerve Cells in the Cerebellum) |
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Tips
for Teens: The Truth About Cocaine Tri
fold brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
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Tips
for Teens - The Truth about Cocaine & Heroin
Tri
fold brochure
This updated brochure published by the Elks dispels myths about
cocaine and heroin use including information about the law, risks,
affects on the body, brain, and emotions. |
| Inhalants
Information for Youth |
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Tips
for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants Tri
fold brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
| Marijuana
Information for Youth |
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Kids,
Cars & Marijuana Tri
fold brochure
Many young people are unconcerned about using marijuana and driving.
This brochure explains the hazards of driving while under the influence
of marijuana. |
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Marijuana:
Facts for Teens
booklet
Explains the current knowledge about marijuana and the latest
scientific information on its effects. Provides teens with answers
to frequently asked questions about marijuana, including what
it is, who uses it, how it affects a person physically and mentally
after short- and long-term use |
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Marijuana:
Facts for Teens
Spanish Version booklet
Explains the current knowledge about marijuana and the latest
scientific information on its effects. Provides teens with answers
to frequently asked questions about marijuana, including what
it is, who uses it, how it affects a person physically and mentally
after short- and long-term use |
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Tips
for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana Tri
fold brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
| Meth
Information for Youth |
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Meth
Destroys Youth Brochure
This colorful/graphic brochure is designed by Governor Bredesen
and the District Attorney's Conference in Tennessee to help educate
youth about the hazards of methamphetamine. |
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Methamphetamine:
It's Everybody's problem
This
brochure outlines how meth affects more than just the user.
Outlined are the effects on residents, community leaders, business
owners and operators, the agricultural industry, first responders,
family members, and how it impacts you the average, law-abiding
citizen. |
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Tips
for Teens – The Truth About Methamphetamines brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to
tell if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol,
Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco |
