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	A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Inhalant Abuse http://www.health.org/pubs/factsht/ihal/1.HTM
	The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information compiled this clear and concise three-part article on inhalant abuse that would open the eyes of many parents. It discusses what inhalant abuse is, its consequences, how to identify it and how to prevent it. Because the problem is prevalent among today’s youth and difficult to identify, parents should read through all three parts to quickly and easily become more informed about this potential problem.
	Tough Questions: Finding Answers For Your Children's Difficult Questions http://www.pta.org/commonsense/4_family/421_tough.html
	When your children ask challenging questions about cigarettes, alcohol and other drugs, this is an ideal opportunity for an honest face-to-face discussion about important issues. Seven questions about smoking, drugs, and alcohol are presented, and answered by experts in the field. A helpful site for parents and their children to read and discuss. The National PTA lists seven 'tough questions' that children ask about drugs and alcohol and includes suggestions on how parents should answer them. Only one of the seven offers real insight into a difficult question: "Mom and Dad, did you use drugs when you were a teenager?" It’s a must-read for any parent of a teen likely to ask this question and the answer IS NOT something out of an out-of-touch public service announcement. The other questions are more intuitive and generally asked by younger kids.
	Marijuana: Questions and Answers http://www.health.org/reality/ques.htm
	This article consists of eleven questions about marijuana use and abuse and clear, concise, and comprehensive answers to the questions. They include issues such as the increase in the use of marijuana, whether marijuana is addictive, and the incidence of marijuana use among African-American and Hispanic teenagers.
	Saying "No" Role Play To Teach Effective Ways To Say "No" To Drugs http://www.pta.org/commonsense/4_family/423_sayingno.html
	You can help your child resist peer pressure and find an effective way to refuse when he/she is offered a cigarette, an alcoholic beverage, or an illegal drug. Your job is to coach your children by presenting various situations and letting them respond with actions and language they come up with themselves.
	Keeping Youth Drug Free http://www.health.org/pubs/drugfree/feel.htm
	A very honest approach to the ways parents can make an effort to keep their children from using drugs. This article provides lists of actions to take to communicate with your child about drugs, and includes specific dialogues between parent and child which may occur if you have used, and/or continue to use, drugs yourself.
	Inhalants http://www.health.org/kidsarea/funstuf/brain/inhal.htm
	This provides a brief introduction to the source of inhalants and how they can adversely affect the brain.
	Making Connections: Get More Involved With Your Children. http://www.pta.org/commonsense/4_family/427_makeconn.html
	Strong relationships with family, friends and school can help children build self-esteem and reduce their risk of becoming involved with alcohol and other drugs. Twenty-six ideas for parents to establish and maintain good relationships with their children.
	Alateen http://www.al-anon.org/alateen.html
	This website provides information about Alateen, its purposes, and how it can help young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The page also includes a list of 20 questions to help you decide if Alateen is for you. This is addressed specifically to young people, but parents might find the information helpful.
	Youth, Alcohol and Other Drugs: AN OVERVIEW http://www.ncadd.org/youthalc.html
	This is a list of statistics and data on incidence of alcohol and drug abuse, usage rates and patterns, negative consequences, and attitudes, perceptions, and influences. Parents will be more knowledgeable about the subject from reading this list, but it gives no suggestions about how to use the information.
	Teen drug use steady in 1998 http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?d=dmtICNNews&c=204935&p=~br,IHC|~st,408|~r,EMIHC000|~b,*|
	This article provides data and statistics gathered from the Monitoring the Future survey which questions 50,000 teenagers throughout the country on their drug and tobacco use. The study concludes that “Teen-age use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs remained stable for a second straight year after years on the rise, with younger teen-agers even less likely to have used drugs over the past year.”
	Mind over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Stimulants http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/STIM/MOMSTIM1.html
	This article provides a brief introduction to stimulants – cocaine, crack, amphetamines, and methamphetamines -- and how they affect the brain. You can access three additional pages to learn about how cocaine tightens blood vessels, damages the brain, and causes miscommunication.
	Mind over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Inhalants http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/IN/MOMIN1.html
	Page one of this magazine article introduces you to the issue of inhalant use and abuse. You can learn more by clicking on the next three pages which discuss the fact that inhalants don’t go away when you exhale, they can do permanent damage to the heart and blood vessels, and can slow or stop nerve cell activity in the brain.
	Mind over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Marijuana http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/MJ/MOMMJ1.html
	The pages in this series provide information on how marijuana affects the brain, particularly in the areas of memory, emotions, and judgment. It contains a brief description of how the chemicals in marijuana damage brain cells.
	Saying "No”--Role play to teach effective ways to say "no" to drugs http://www.pta.org/commonsense/4_family/423_sayingno.html
	If you want to help your child say no to drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, this short article tells you how to role play with your child to help them prepare for undesired situations. It suggests hypothetical situations and practice responses for your child which may suit a variety of circumstances. Although the information is useful, it may not be complicated enough for many real-life scenarios and should serve as a starting point for working with your son or daughter.
	Myths About Kids & Drinking http://www.ncadd.org/campmyths.html
	This article presents four myths about kids and drinking addressed directly to parents. It’s accurate information but does not give the type of comprehensive discussion which parents may need to assist them in strategies to help their children with alcohol use and abuse.
	Drugs http://www.health.org/kidsarea/funstuf/brain/drugs.htm
	Parents can begin their search for information about drugs with this brief article about opiates and narcotics, but will certainly want to look elsewhere for more comprehensive and useful material.
	Marijuana http://www.health.org/kidsarea/funstuf/brain/marij.htm
	A brief introduction to marijuana, how the chemicals in that drug affect the brain, particularly short-term and long-term memory. Parents will want to check into other sources for more information about marijuana.
	How To Tell If Your Child May Be In Trouble With Alcohol http://www.ncadd.org/parent2.html
	A list of warning signs for parents indicating their child may be having problems with alcohol. A toll-free number is provided for parents to call for more information or referral to a local agency.
	Alcohol http://www.health.org/kidsarea/funstuf/brain/alcohol.htm
	An introduction to the ways in which alcohol affects the brain, thinking, reason, and judgment. Most parents would want to check other sources to obtain more comprehensive information and suggestions about how to communicate with their children about the negative consequences of alcohol.