The library has many books that will contain information about the short and long-term health effects of various drugs. You may also find the following web sites helpful:
Gale Health Reference Center is an online database that collects information from periodical sources on a variety of health topics. You will find reliable current information on your topics in this database.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Metropolitan PD -- MDMA Ecstasy
Together! -- a website of club drugs
Foundation for a Drug Free World
National Institute on Drug Abuse offers resources for teens on a variety of drug-related topics.
Above the influence -- a place to find the street names of drugs.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
http://www.justthinktwice.com/ --If you think drugs won't affect your health, your social life, or your future, think again.
Partnership for a Drug Free America: Drug Guide by Name
CDC: Alcohol and Drug Use and Tobacco Use include statistics and info on treatment options.
AADAC for Kids - Information on caffeine, alcohol, marijuana and other drugs
Drug-Free Resource Net - Click on 'Drug Information' for fact sheets on the effects of illegal substances.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition - Information and FAQs about inhalants, their use, effects, and prevention campaigns.
Office of National Drug Control Policy - Click on Drug Facts.
Partnership for a Drug Free America -
The Why Files: Nicotine Junkies - Information on the effects of nicotine.
Medline Drug Info - This site from MedlinePlus gives information about Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone, commonly known as Vicodin, as well as many other prescription and non-prescription drugs.