Fact: Drugs are a credible threat to the well-being of young adults throughout the country—and to the safety of those who interact with them. Fact: Too many young adults (a) think drugs are no big deal, (b) are quick to experiment with them, and (c) believe they’ll never get hooked. Fortunately, there is Facts on…Drugs to help students get the vital information they need.

Conversational in tone yet authoritative in content, this interactive electronic reference guide gives the scoop on dozens of commonly abused drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and crack, heroin, ecstasy, methamphetamine, PCP, inhalants, and steroids, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Plenty of images and audio effects support the disc’s targeted data on the different categories and types of drugs, the abuse of street drugs and medicinal drugs, the effects of specific drugs on the body, warning signs and potential consequences of drug abuse, and treatment for drug addiction, while fact vs. myth quizzes help students recognize dangerous misinformation that could otherwise lead them to make tragic choices. A list of frequently asked questions puts into words the concerns that some students may not feel comfortable discussing, and a listing of Web sites, hotlines, and educational resources is provided for those who want even more information. A glossary helps ensure that specialized terminology is crystal clear, and all material in Facts on…Drugs is printable, for handy offline reference.

This CD-ROM is ideal for use in health education and family and consumer sciences curriculums or as a guidance resource. Correlates to the American School Health Association standards and the Joint Committee for National School Health Education and the American Cancer Society standards. A Cambridge Educational Production. Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.