The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction (NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse)

• Introduction to the Brain
• The Reward Pathway and Addiction
• The Action of Heroin (Morphine)
• The Action of Cocaine
• Background Information for the Presenter
• Creating Slides for Presentation

Close to Home - Science - Addiction as a Disease

• What Are the Differences Between a Drug User, a Drug Abuser, and a Drug Addict?
• Crossing the Line to Addiction: How and When Does It Happen?
• Relapse and Craving (with animation)
• Why Do People Take Drugs in the First Place? (with animation)
• Do All Drugs Affect the Brain Similarly? (with animation)
• From Enjoyment to Dependence
• Vulnerability to Addiction
• The Role of Biology and Genetics "Gateway" Drugs?
• Can the Addicted Brain Change Back?
• Nicotine Addiction (NIDA)
• What is nicotine?
• Is nicotine addictive?
• What is the extent and impact of tobacco use?
• How does nicotine deliver its effect?
• What happens when nicotine is taken for long periods of time?
• What are the medical consequences of nicotine use?
• Smoking and pregnancy: What are the risks?
• Are there effective treatments for nicotine addiction?
• Are there gender differences in tobacco smoking?
• Where can I get further scientific information about nicotine addiction?
• Glossary and References

Facts About Marijuana (NIDA)

• What is marijuana?
• How is marijuana used?
• How long does marijuana stay in the user's body?
• How many teens smoke marijuana?
• Why do young people use marijuana?
• What happens if you smoke marijuana?
• What are the short-term effects of marijuana use?
• Does marijuana affect school, sports, or other activities?
• What are the long-term effects of marijuana use?
• Does marijuana lead to the use of other drugs?
• How can you tell if someone has been using marijuana?
• How does marijuana affect driving? Is marijuana sometimes used as a medicine?
• If someone is pregnant and smokes it, will marijuana hurt the baby?
• What does marijuana do to the brain?
• Can people become addicted to marijuana?
• What if a person wants to quit using the drug?

Brain Briefings (Society for Neuroscience)

• Nicotine and the Brain
• Addiction's Path
• The Brain's Stash
• The Opiate Receptor

Web of Addictions

• What's new on the Web of Addictions
• Facts, a collection of fact sheets and other material arranged by drug.
• Links to net resources related to addictions.
• Rolodex, contact information for a variety of groups.
• Meetings and Conferences in the addictions area.
• Topics, in-depth information on special topics
• Help, places to get help with addictions

Drug Watch International

• Drug Watch International Newsletters (PDF)
• Economics of Drug Addiction
• Effects of Marijuana and other Drugs
• European Drug News
• Harm Reduction and Minimization
• Hemp
• Law Enforcement
• Marijuana Research Reviews
• Medical Marijuana
• Needle Exchange and Handout Programs
• Other Drug Issues and Papers
• Position Papers
• Research Reviews and Updates
• Media Releases
• Truth and Lies
• World News and Editorials
• Document Index and FTP site
• Drug Watch International Speakers Bureau

Alcohol and Drug Information

Abstracts on alcoholism