Parents' Guide to

Heads Up

By Susan Yudt, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Scholastic site explains the science behind drug abuse.

Website http://headsup.scholastic.com/
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Jodi N.
Jodi N. Adult
March 28, 2017
age 11+

Good resource

This is a good resource to use, especially with the guidance counselor. The students enjoyed using the interactive part.
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Sites about drugs and alcohol sometimes run the risk of turning off teens with their simplistic "just say no" messages. HEADS UP takes a more sophisticated approach, explaining the science behind how drugs affect the brain and body through interviews with experts, interactive features, and an engaging blog. The site also offers helpful resources for educators.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about finding reliable sources of information about drugs and alcohol. What would your teen do if he or she had a question or problem? What are the pros and cons of talking to a friend vs. a parent, teacher, or other adult?

  • Families can talk about why people use -- and abuse -- drugs and alcohol. What messages do you get from the media about drugs and alcohol?

Website Details

  • Genre: Educational
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: November 5, 2015

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