Above the Influence site is sponsored by and created for National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This campaign is inspired by what teens have told us about their lives, and how they deal with the influences that shape their decisions.

Here you will find information on drug facts, science of adiction, why people take drugs, different preassures and influences, A place for youth to share their voice and experiences and be able to watch any of the popular television or view print ads and art work from the campaign.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.

Recognizing that teens want to be treated as equals, NIDA scientists were careful not to preach about the dangers of drug use. Rather, the site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions.

Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test the visitor's knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.

Foundation for a Drug Free World is an excellant source for youth to experience the truth about drugs. From this site you can view several very good documentaries of real people and their experiences of drug abuse. You can download and print any of their drug-free booklets filled with information and facts about the drug and it's effects or download their drug-free pledge or posters. You can also test your knowledge of drug rleated topics.

The Cool Spot is sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and is designed specifically for youth to explore facts and information about alcohol. This site also offers youth good information on peer pressure and how to stand up to negative influences.

Kidshealth.org has dedicated a section of its website to just teens, to provide information on several topics to stay healthy. One of these topics includes bullying, others include drugs & alcohol, sexual health, food & fitness, school & jobs and much more. The "your mind" section for teens has several srticles to stay mentally healthy and cope with the sometimes difficult feelings that go along with being a teen

PACER center Kids Against Bullying & Teens Against Bullying websites are interactive ways for youth to learn about and prevent bullying. Sponsored by the National Bullying Prevention Center, both sites are packed with games, videos, resources and information, all of which are user friendly to kids and teens.

BAM (Body and Mind) is a site for youth, sponcored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offers all sorts of information and activities for teens to stay physically and mentally healthy.

Girls helath is a great website for young girls. This site has information and activities all about how to stay healthy, nutrition, mental health, bullying, drugs & alcohol, relationships and future building.

Planned Parenthood's website has lots of information for teens reproductive health and other issues. Here you will find answers to questions on your body, sex and masterbation, relationships, pregnancy, LGBT and expert information.

The Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health is a local resource for people of all ages. Their website offers information on topics including reproductive and sexual health, also information to keep you mentally helathy.