Resources and Links

Graduation Certificate

For your students at the completion of the Project ALERT lessons.
US Department of Education, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program

Provides financial assistance funding prevention activities that promote the well being of students.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
The Essence of Drug Addiction

A discussion of the use of the terms addiction and dependency.
American Council for Drug Education

ACDE is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
National Library of Medicine’s Household Products Database

Data on the ingredients contained in specific household products.

Web of Addictions

This site includes fact sheets and contact information for help groups.
Spotlight on District Alcohol/Drug Policy

Thoughts from Isabel Burk; a Project ALERT trainer and the author of a comprehensive book on this topic: Guide For School-Based Drug Policy and Advisory Councils.
Integrating Drug Prevention with Academic Success

Thoughts from Kris Bosworth, PhD; the author of Protective Schools: Linking Drug Abuse Prevention with Academic Success.
Adolescence: Forgotten Age, Forgotten Problems

Thoughts form Phyllis Ellickson, PhD; the originator of Project ALERT and a senior RAND scientist who has devoted much of her career to the study of young people.
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Federal agency site provides information on the abusive use of legal substances.
Parents: The Anti-Drug

Tips for parents.
Get advice on laying down the rules for a drug-free household... Sponsored by The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.