The websites listed below offer valuable information on health, wellness, and substance abuse prevention.

Freevibe
This website feels fun but still manages to pass along some vital information to teens about the dangers of drugs they may encounter. It also provides an action guide for helping friends with drug problems.

Medline Plus: Teen’s Page
Here you’ll find links to websites from a variety of organizations that all focus on teen health. A wide range of topics is covered, from substance use to driving to the challenges of adolescence.

Monitoring the Future
Monitoring the Future is an ongoing study that gathers data on usage by teenagers in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. The most recent survey, for example, has found that cigarette smoking has dropped in teenagers—but that the use of other substances has increased. If you’re curious about the statistics—or want to read about the trends—visit this site.

NIDA for Teens
Presented by NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse), this site is designed exclusively to educate teenagers and to increase their awareness of the risks and consequences of drug use and/or abuse. Features include factual information, games, real-life stories, and an “ask-the-expert” page.

Smokefree.gov
This site is devoted to helping people quit smoking. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, it contains a variety of resources to suit your style–including 800 numbers and IMing–for help in quitting, as well as a variety of publications.

TeensHealth
This website provides information and advice to teens on different aspects of health. It includes articles, games, and a variety of resources, using clear, easy-to-understand language that doesn’t talk down.