Introduction:

Resources:

• AL-ANON (and ALATEEN for younger members) A worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a drinking problem. This site presents the twelve steps and traditions of Al-Anon as well as directories of Al-Anon information services and on-line Al-Anon family groups. A calendar of upcoming events and a self-help questionnaire are also provided.
  http://www.al-anon.org/
  
  
• The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) AMERSA is an association of multidisciplinary health care professionals in the field of substance abuse dedicated to improving education about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The Association was founded in 1976 by the Career Teachers in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The goals of the organization are 1) to expand academic preparation in substance abuse; 2) to initiate scientific research that fosters a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach to prevention, intervention, and treatment; 3) to promote and disseminate a body of knowledge and literature about substance abuse which emphasizes technology transfer, medical education, and research through conferences and publications in Substance Abuse and other journals; 4) to support faculty development programs; and 5) to provide mentorship for health professionals interested in becoming teachers, clinicians, and researchers in the field.
  http://center.butler.brown.edu/AMERSA/
  
  
• Boston University Medical Center Community Outreach Health Information System An award-winning website dedicated to providing health promotion and disease prevention information. Its mission is to 1) reach out to adolescent and under-served communities to make them more aware of health issues; 2) setup access to the COHIS system from community centers, health clinics, schools, hospitals and all other public Internet access providers; 3) create an organization where the members of the medical community, including, medical and pre-medical students, physicians, and faculty can all work together to help the community, and in the meanwhile, learn from one another as part of the experience.
  http://web.bu.edu:80/COHIS/
  
  
• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse A non-profit organization helps to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Centre was created in 1988 under Canada's Drug Strategy. Its mission is to promote informed debate on substance abuse issues, encourage public participation in reducing the harm associated with drug abuse, disseminate information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse, and assist organizations involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and educational programming. The site offers a section on the update on youth and substance abuse. In this section, a number of recent studies provide statistical information about the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youth.
  http://www.ccsa.ca/
  
  
• Do Something Designed to empower young leaders across the country. Do Something assists young people in their teens and twenties to bring improvement to their communities. Do Something's members come from all backgrounds and areas of the nation in a collective effort for positive change.
  http://www.dosomething.org/
  
  
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) The DEA is the agency responsible for the development of overall Federal drug enforcement strategy, programs, planning, and evaluation. Its mission is to enforce the controlled substance laws and regulations of the U.S. This site provides descriptions of the primary responsibilities of the DEA--including the investigation and preparation for prosecution of major violators of controlled substances laws, the management of a national drug intelligence system in cooperation with Federal, state, local, and foreign officials, the seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking, etc..
  http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/
  
  
• Elk's Drug Awareness Program Online resource center featuring information about the Elk's Drug Awareness Program. This program works to prevent drug use by youth through education. The program sponsors seminars, workshops, and drug-free functions, and prints and distributes educational literature developed by authorities on drug awareness. Since 1983, they have printed and handed out more than 103 million pieces of literature to students, teachers, and parents.
  http://www.elks.org/drugs/
  
  
• Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide To Prevention Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide To Prevention is a handbook published by the U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC for parents and families. The purpose of this handbook is to help families take an active role in drug prevention BEFORE they have a problem. Drawing on the advice of experts in drug prevention and in child development, the handbook outlines what children at four key stages of development should know about drugs and suggests family activities to reinforce children's motivation to avoid alcohol and other drugs. The electronic version of this handbook can be found at the following web site:
  http://www.hoptechno.com/book67.htm
  
  
• The Indiana Prevention Resource Center The Center is funded by a contract with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health. A statewide clearinghouse designates for prevention technical assistance and information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This site offers information on drugs, drug testing, legal issues, drug statistics, and links to other Internet resources.
  http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/
  
  
• Join Together Online (JTO) A resource center and meeting place that is designed for communities working together to reduce the harms associated with the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. JTO helps communities raise money to support prevention and treatment activities. In addition, the center also helps communities to stay on top of the latest substance abuse news, technical assistance, and public policy developments by providing full-text documents on community action, current news, illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco, public policy, and treatment.
  http://www.jointogether.org/
  
  
• Junior Civitan International A service club for students in middle level and senior high schools that promotes scholarship and good citizenship in the home, school, and community. Junior Civitans assist those who are less fortunate and promote environmental and drug abuse awareness. Junior Civitan International has more than 500 clubs in North America, Europe, and Africa.
  http://www.juniorcivitan.org/
  
  
• KidSource Online: Growing Up Drug-Free KidSource Online is sponsored by the U.S. Dept. Of Education. Addresses the concerns about illegal drug and alcohol use and the threat these substances pose to the welfare of the Nation's youths. This site helps families learn about drugs, including the drugs most children use first--alcohol and tobacco. It gives important information on child development at four key stages of growth and suggests activities to reinforce drug prevention messages in the home.
  http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/drgfreept1.html
  
  
• The Looking Glass Gazette The Looking Glass Gazette is a magazine that publishes writing and artwork submitted by preschool through eighth grade students. Each issue has a writing contest, book reviews by kids, and a AKids Speak Out Against Drugs" column. The Gazette promotes reading and writing for fun and encourages kids to stay drug free. The publication is distributed five times a year and has a nationwide circulation of 2000+ copies. You can also retrieve an electronic copy through their web site.
  http://www.cowboy.net/~mharper/LGG.html
  
  
• Marijuana: Facts for Teens Information about marijuana: what it is, how and why it is used, its short-term and long-term effects on the mind and body, the numbers of teens that smoke it, its effects on performance in school, sports, driving, or other activities, signs and symptoms of using it, its medical uses, its effects on pregnant women, etc.
  http://www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/Marijteenstxt.html
  
  
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) A non-profit, grass roots organization that focuses on effective solutions to drunk driving and underage drinking problems. The website offers information on MADD's history, goals, progress, and accomplishments-- including descriptions of programs that address underage drinking and heighten awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
  http://www.madd.org
  
  
• Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts. Started in 1947, the NA movement is one of the world's oldest and largest of its type. This site explains what Narcotics Anonymous is, what its recovery program offers to drug addicts, how it is organized at the local, national, and international levels, and how it cooperates with others concerned about drug abuse in their countries and communities. In addition, service material, product news, professional information, and further web searching resources are provided.
  http://www.wsoinc.com/
  
  
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information(NCADI) NCADI is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. It is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention.
  http://www.health.org/index.htm
  
  
• National Families in Action (NFIA) A private, non-profit organization founded in 1977. NFIA helped create and lead the parent movement that drove drug use down by two-thirds among adolescents and young children between 1979 and 1992. The site offers the latest scientific information about the effects of drugs on the brain and body, an Ask the Experts@ section that allows users to ask questions about drugs and get answers every Tuesday, and a catalog of publications for parents, teachers, students and others.
  http://www.emory.edu/NFIA
  
  
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Established in 1974 and in October 1992 became a part of the National Institute of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports and conducts research to improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.
  http://www.nida.nih.gov/
  
  
• Online for Better Health A resource that brings together valuable information and services from trusted health organizations. Provided information about prescription, over-the-counter medications, common drug uses, proper use of medicines, and possible drug side effects. Information on pharmacies in your community that have Healthtouch in their stores. The Health Resource Directory provides information on health organizations and health government agencies. Health Information offers up-to-date information on health, wellness, diseases, and illnesses. Topics include the prevention and treatment information on AIDS, diet and nutrition, drug and alcohol abuse, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health areas.
  http://www.healthtouch.com/
  
  
• Pathways to School Improvement A product of the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory in cooperation with the Regional Educational Laboratory network. This site addresses school improvement issues about students, educators, content, methods, and environment. Critical issues and other resources under each of these areas contains practical, action-oriented summaries of best practice and research, descriptions of schools that have successfully addressed particular issues, and collections of materials to support change. Topics include curriculum, professional development, safe and drug-free schools, at-risk children and youth, parent and family involvement, and community support systems development.
  http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pathwayg.htm
  
  
• Prevline: Publications for Youth This page contains facts about alcohol and drugs (particularly marijuana), suggested actions for youth in drug abuse prevention, and a list of publications for youth.
  http://www.health.org/youth.htm
  
  
• Regional Centers for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Presented by the U.S. Department of Education. The Regional Centers provide training and technical assistance to schools and communities across America and are responsible for the collection and dissemination of prevention information. The website provides literature reviews and information on other publications.
  http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Biennial/116.html
  
  
• Rotary International: Drug Abuse Prevention Investigates the extent of drug abuse within communities and carries out a variety of service projects to combat problems. Rotarians combine efforts with clubs in other countries for international projects.
  http://www.danbury.org/org/rotary/drugs.HTM
  
  
• Teen Challenge International (TCI) The TCI mission provides community-based drug education, prevention, and restoration programs on a national and international basis. TCI is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating teens and adults about the dangers of drug abuse. The web site provides comprehensive, up to the minute facts and information about the latest trends, statistics, slangs, and signs associated with the drug culture today.
  http://www.teenchallenge.com/
  
  
• Teen Reach Programs Founded and directed by pastor Steve Troglio, Teen Reach, Inc. is an organization dedicated to reaching the teens of America with a message of hope and self-fulfillment. Steve speaks to over 250,000 students, teachers, parents, school officials and police officers each year. His purpose is to inspire teens to carry on and not give up - to instill in them a desire to try to improve their world and not just accept things as they are. This site provides information on programs (for substance abuse, sex, AIDS, etc.) and other useful resources.
  http://www.graphicsland.com/teenreach/index.htm
  
  
• Web of Addictions An award-winning Homepage dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions to teachers, students, and others who need factual information about drug abuse.
  http://www.well.com/user/woa/
  
  

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