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ecstasy Resources for Students

The Truth About “Molly”

April 2, 2012

With the recent reported celebrity chatter about the drug MDMA—commonly known as Ecstasy or “Molly”—in the news SAMHSA would like to join the discussion by providing some facts about the drug and its dangers.

Program Sharing 2011

October 27, 2011 - October 28, 2011

Program Sharing is Minnesota's premier conference showcasing effective prevention programs, practices and strategies around the issues of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and related violence (ATOD).

New CASA Report Finds Adolescent Substance Use at Epidemic Levels

June 29, 2011

CASA’s new national study declares teen smoking, drinking, misusing prescription drugs and using illegal drugs a public health problem of epidemic proportions.

Tips For Teens about Club Drugs

Informs teens about Ecstasy, GHB, ketamine, and rohypnol, known as club drugs. Outlines health risks. Includes information about the use of some of these drugs in date rapes, and the legal repercussions of possession and use of club drugs.

Download an electronic version (PDF).

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How Many Americans Experienced Mental Illness in the Past Year?

Recent data from SAMHSA indicate that 45.1 million adults (19.9 percent) in the United States had mental illness in the past year.  Of those, nearly 20 percent of adults (8.9 million) also had a substance use disorder.  This two-page article examines substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, and mental health statistics on youth.

NIDA InfoFacts: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction

Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It can be wrongfully assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions

Drumming - Native American Youth

Full color 17"x22" poster reads: "You won't see Hilary getting high. You'll find her at the peak of her performance, with a dream of being a musician". My Anti-drug" campaign. It features a 12 year old Native American girl with a drum.

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