Substance Abuse Resources

The effects of alcohol and substance abuse can be seen in all age groups and in all facets of society. Drug abuse by children and teens can destroy a family and ruin a child’s chance for a successful career and future. Alcohol and drug abuse by parents can often have similar effects on children and teens by destroying the family bond, and by the modeling of risky and dangerous behavior. Adults who engage in substance abuse may end up losing close relationships with those they care for, losing jobs and careers they have worked hard for, and they may even risk incarceration because of their addictions and behaviors.

PUBLIC HEALTH DATA

Federal Drug Data Sources: A listing of sites with surveys, assessments, and trends concerning substance abuse.
Commonly Abused Drugs: A listing of commonly abused drugs, with info on how they are taken and their health consequences.

RESEARCH

Center for Substance Abuse Research: Organization at the University of Maryland at College Park who performs research to combat the problems caused by drug use.

PREVENTION

Parents: The Anti-Drug: Site provides parents and caregivers with the tools needed to raise drug-free children.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD): A peer-to-peer education and activism organization that is dedicated to preventing destructive decisions such as drug and alcohol use.
Above the Influence: Site helps teens and young adults understand the pressures and influences they face daily and how to make positive life choices.
Prevention First: This organization provides support to institutions of higher education in their fight against alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and violence.
Foundation for a Drug-Free World: This group provides educational information to help young people make informed decisions to be substance-free.

TREATMENT

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator: A searchable listing of drug treatment facilities in the USA.

DRUG RELATED INFORMATION

Street Drugs: Information on many of the common street drugs.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition: Information on inhalants and the dangers they pose.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Association for Addiction Professionals: An association that serves addition counselors, educators, and health care professionals who work in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors: The purpose of this group is to support the development of alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse: The goal of this association is to make advances in substance abuse education and research.

JOURNALS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence: An online newsletter that summarizes research on alcohol, drugs, and health.

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