A Question of Influence

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These web links were active at the time of publication of this resource. It is not possible to make sure that these links remain active over time. Teachers are encouraged to consult the Department of Education website for an ongoing, updated list of active websites on alcohol and other drugs.

For Students

AADAC My Room: A site for elementary and junior high students aged 11–13 years, produced by the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
http://www.aadac4kids.com/index.asp

Be Drug Wise: Health Canada’s site designed to provide teens with the information needed to make conscious, informed choices about alcohol and other drugs
http://www.drugwise-droguesoisfute.hc-sc.gc.ca

Body Effects—How Alcohol Affects Your Body: Interactive game on a site sponsored by the New Zealand government’s Alcohol Advisory Council
http://www.alac.org.nz/BodyEffect.aspx?PostingID=1550

Drinkingfacts.ca A youth website to raise awareness about the harms associated with high-risk drinking. Developed by the Canadian Public Health Association for ages 14-18.
http:www.drinkingfacts.ca

FreeVibe: A site directed to teens sponsored by the US White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
http://www.freevibe.com

Get It Straight!: A site sponsored by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/cover.htm
http://www.alac.org.nz/BodyEffect.aspx?PostingID=1550

LifeBytes: A site on health issues for young people aged 11–14 sponsored by the UK government that includes information on drugs and alcohol, among other topics
http://www.lifebytes.gov.uk

Mind, Body and Soul: A site on health issues for young people aged 14–16 sponsored by the UK government that includes information on drugs and alcohol among other topics
http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk

Neuroscience for Kids—Alcohol: A site directed to junior high youth by the University of Washington
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html

NIDA for Teens: The Science behind Drug Abuse: A site produced by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

Talk to FRANK: A site sponsored by the UK government that gives information and answers about drugs and alcohol
http://www.talktofrank.com

Zoot2: A site for adolescents produced by the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
http://www.zoot2.com/index.asp

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^15. Please note that although these were reviewed and considered generally appropriate when accessed in 05-06, it is important that teachers assess the sites to ensure they are relevant and appropriate.