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Alcohol and Drug Information: Description: Welcome to SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
American Council for Drug Education: Description: The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.ACDE has an exciting range of educational programs and services designed to engage teens, address the needs of parents, and provide employers, educators, health professionals, policy-makers and the media with authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies: Description: To promote the identification. prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, education, training, and policy advocacy.
Club Drugs: Description: Club drugs are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars.MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB,Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD are some of the club or party drugs gaining popularity. NIDA-supported research has shown that use of club drugs can cause serious health problemsand, in some cases, even death. Used in combination with alcohol, these drugs can be even more dangerous. No club drug is benign.
Community anti-drug coalition: Description: Where Community Coalitions Turn for the Tools They Need CADCA is the premier membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy and drug-free -- one community at a time.
Do It Now Foundation: Description: Interactive drug and alcohol Q & A site.
Drug Help: Description: DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
In The Know Zone: Description: An extension of the pamphlet series, this web site provides continuing education, interactive learning and links to additional resources.
In The Mix: Description: No longer confined to clubs, ecstasy and other drugs like K, acid, and GHB have found their way into schools and homes, and are used by growing numbers of young teens across the U.S. According to the 2000 Monitoring the Future Survey, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1.3 million of the nation's students in grades 8 through 12 have tried ecstasy at least once, and 450,000 are currently using it. The just released Office of National Drug Control Policy biannual report reveals that availability of ecstasy has increased dramatically, sold at high schools, on the street and in malls. The teens who speak out frankly in the new In the Mix special support the findings. James, age 18, "They're still at clubs, but they're just everywhere else, at school, at your house." Ashley, age 16, adds "I did E for the first time when I was twelve because my friend's older brother was doing it, and I wanted to be cool and fit in."
MADD: Description: Drunk driving and its consequences can be prevented. Tackling it requires the involvement of every concerned citizen. You can take action to make your community a healthier and safer place. Join a growing number of people across the nation who have launched coordinated efforts to prevent drunk driving in their communities
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center: Description: For specific information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs or related violence. For information about a program for Minnesotans making risky decisions about alcohol, tobacco or other drug use, visit Change Direction. We recognize that our Web site will not answer every question. If you are a Minnesota resident looking for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, or related violence or if you want to know what works in prevention, call 1-800-782-1878 or (763) 427-5310 or contact the MPRC information specialist!. Science-Based Prevention This collection of materials, developed by Central CAPT, provides access to information about sample programs, prevention strategies and principles, evaluation and other tools and resources.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition: Description: They're all over your house. They're in your child's school. In fact, you probably picked some up the last time you went to the grocery store. Educate yourself. Find out about inhalants before your children do.
North Dakota 2-1-1: Description: 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services. This statewide information, referral and crisis line is FREE and operator-serviced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our database also includes programs from bordering Minnesota towns.
Stop Drugs: Description: This Document (web site) was produced through a partnership of the California Narcotic Officers' Association and the California Department of Justice supported by 98CKWX0056 awarded by the U. S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document (web site) are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U. S. Department of Justice.
Substance Abuse Policy Research Program: Description: The Substance Abuse Policy Research Program is a National Program supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Orchid Recovery Center: Description: The Orchid is a drug and alcohol rehab facility located in South Florida that is specifically geared to the needs of women afflicted with addiction and unresolved trauma. The Orchid was founded to meet the needs of women that were not being addressed by the recovery community. The Orchid holds the belief that substance abuse in women has a cause, a progress and a societal perception different than that of men. Specifically women addicts are more likely to have poor self concepts of guilt and blame, and mental health problems than male addicts. Furthermore, they are more likely than men to let social stigma, labeling and guilt prevent them from seeking help.