Drug Research    January 2012

Written Report:

 List of books available at PHS Library (these will be pulled and on a cart for your class to use during your visit).

Teen Health and Wellness is a great resource for drug information as well as just interesting browsing.  We have a trial just for this class.  Test it out below:  the username=powayhs and the password=excels

Search:

 Reference e-books are available online via GALE.

Type drug you are researching into the GALE Virtual Reference Library Widget (you will need the username found on the back of your ID card):

Article Reviews:

Try either GALE Student Resources in Context or EBSCO Student Research Center.  You will need the username and password found on the back of your ID card.  Try the widgets below:

Internet Resources:

NIDA for Teens - http://teens.drugabuse.gov/ a favorite government web starting spot for drug and alcohol issues, easy to remember url.

National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) drug pages - direct link to the drug fact pages.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) substances publicationsTips for Teens brochures on specific drugs.

Just Think Twice (DEA)  Drug Facts for teens from the Drug Enforcement Agency.