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Curated OER
That's Dope - Part 1
Students investigate drugs in sports. In this performance enhancing drugs lesson, students discuss the uses for steroids in medicine and sports. Students utilize the web to play a steroid related game, view media clips of their favorite...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Are Steroids Worth the Risk
Included in this article from Family Doctor is information on what steroids are and how they harm those who take them. Here, you can read general information on steroid abuse and click links to related information.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Anabolic Steroid Use
An excellent, highly academic, report on steroid abuse and effects on the body.
USA Today
Kids, Steroids Don't Mix (Pdf)
This article warns against the dangers of steroid use and highlights the causes and harmful effects of abusing steroids in order to get bigger and stronger. Think about the reasons teens are drawn to steroids through discussion questions...
Other
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Effects on Performance
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Steroids
Steroids are illegal drugs that are bad for you and cause serious health problems, although some athletes continue to use them to get stronger. Learn all about this dangerous drug in this article from Kids Health.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Steroids (Spanish)
A brief overview about steroid effects and use, with a focus on grades 8-12.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Anabolic Steroids
A brief overview about steroids, the effects, and use of these drugs.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Test Your Knowledge
Test your understanding of hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamines, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants as you journey through this interactive maze.
Other
Streetdrugs.org: Education Resources
Detailed information about individual drugs. Targets students, parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, and health professionals.
Other
Partnership for a Drug Free America: Play Healthy
Get the facts on the use and abuse of performance enhancing substances in sports. Includes toolkits, contest information, fact sheets, and other resources.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
Indiana University
Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Drug Information
Specific drugs and drug related issues are defined and discussed on this page, which also contains several downloadable publications.
Other
Dea: Just Think Twice
The Drug Enforcement Administration website provides several sections of information designed to help teenagers and parents to get the facts about drugs in our society.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drugonyms
Research factual information about drugs, and work as a team to convey that information to the class.
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.
Other
Nfia's Guide to Drugs and the Brain
This site provides a list of links to information on different types of drugs. Content on the pages include information about the drug itself, effects the drug has on the brain, common street names for the drug, and legal status.