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Substance Abuse

Websites

Online Encyclopedia

Visit the following websites to assist you in your research
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  • The NIDA's fact sheets on commonly abused drugs. 
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • The DEA's fact sheets on drugs, organized by type of drug.
Center for Drug Abuse Research (CESAR)
  • Drug information fact sheets. See list in left hand column.
TeensHealth
  • Drug information and how to get help.

EBooks

Access the following eBooks by logging on to Overdrive
  • ​Ecstasy: Dangerous Euphoria by Malinda Miller
  • Inhalants & Solvents: Sniffing Disaster by Nora Flynn
  • Investigate Cocaine and Crack by Marylou Abrose
  • Investigate Methamphetamine by Marylou Ambros
Overdrive
  • ​Click on the link above to access Overdrive.
  • Log in using your student number (eSIS ID) on your ID.
  • Search for the title of the book in the upper right corner.
  • Click on "Borrow".
There are many ways to read books in Overdrive. Read instructions for your device by clicking the appropriate link below:
  • Read from your browser
  • Kindle
  • iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
  • Android devices 
  • Nook
Encyclopedias are general works of reference. Follow the instructions below on how to access our two online encyclopedia: 

1. Click on the encyclopedia you would like to access. Information in each encyclopedia may be a little different, so it is good practice to check both:
  • Britannica School
  • World Book Online
2. Login using the information supplied by your teacher.
3. Select the appropriate level (this will probably be the "High" for you)
4. Type your topic into the search box.
​5. Click on the article you wish to read.