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Al-Anon - Alateen
Al-Anon and Alateen is 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 extent of a drinking problem. The site includes 20 questions to help decide whether one needs Al-Anon or Alateen, the Twelve Steps and Traditions of Al-Anon and Alateen, a calendar of upcoming events, a directory of Al-Anon groups within and outside of the United States, a directory of online Al-Anon groups, and a catalog of Al-Anon and Alateen literature.
http://www.al-anon-alateen.org/
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CAAS: Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
CAAS' mission is to promote the identification, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug problems through research, publications, education, and training. A link is provided to the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA). A list of medical resources on the Internet is compiled including a link to CORK, the bibliographic database on alcohol produced by Dartmouth University Medical School.
http://www.caas.brown.edu/
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CCSA - CCLAT: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
CCSA is a focal point for information on substance use and addiction, treatment, prevention, and policy related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Information on current issues, FAS/FAE, and other resources are available under the \"Information on Substance Abuse\" option. An extensive listing of related Internet resources is also provided.
http://www.ccsa.ca/
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is a public hospital providing direct patient care for people with mental health and addiction problems. The Centre is also a research facility, and education and training institute, and a community based organization providing health promotion and prevention services throughout the province of Ontario, Canada.
http://www.camh.net/
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College Drinking: Changing the Culture
This site is designed for parents, college presidents, community leaders, high school guidance counselors, campus health administrators, RAs and peer educators, students, and the media. It is a service of NIAAA and includes links to research, NIAAA reports, college alcohol policies, and various fact sheets.
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
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DEA. U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. This site contains an overview of the agency, its programs and publications, fugitives, statistics and drug use, Freedom of Information Act, employment opportunities, and links to other relevant sites.
http://www.usdoj.gov
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Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
The DISCUS world wide web site is a source of information on distilled spirits and the distilled spirits industry. DISCUS is the trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits in the United States. A directory of U. S. Distillers, state issues, news, recipes and product information, moderation messages, frequently asked questions, beverage alcohol issues, and drinking and driving are sections that are included representing the perspective of the alcohol beverage industry.
http://www.discus.org/
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Hazelden Foundation
Hazelden is a nonprofit organization dedicated to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. This site contains a comprehensive collection of resources for people in recovery, for those uncertain about themselves, friends, and relatives, and for professionals who treat the effects of alcohol and other drug use.
http://www.hazelden.org/
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Join Together: Online
Join Together: Online is a resource center and meeting place for communities working to reduce the harm associated with the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. It is funded by a grant from the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation to the Boston University School of Public Health. Features include Today's News, National Calendar, National Directory, and Coffee House where it is possible to chat with others having similar concerns.
http://www.jointogether.org/
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Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and other Drug Problems
The Marin Institute takes a public health approach to prevention: creating an environment that helps individuals make health choices and requiring responsible actions from government and business. This site links to other prevention sites, alcohol beverage industry sites, to recovery and self-help organizations, and to the Institute's alcohol industry and policy database.
http://www.marininstitute.org/
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Minnesota Institute of Public Health
The Minnesota Institute of Public Health is a private nonprofit organization that works with individuals and organizations to safeguard and protect the public health. Information on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, gambling, and prevention topics is provided at this site.
http://www.miph.org/
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National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
Information is presented about inhalants including signs and symptoms of inhalant use, damage to the body and brain, potential long term effects, chemicals found in inhalants, products abused as inhalants, and statistics about inhalants. Tips for retailers, information for physicians, and state by state inhalant laws are also listed.
http://www.inhalants.org/
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NCADD: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
NCADD provides education, information, help, and hope in the fight against the chronic, often fatal disease of alcoholism and other drug addiction. Founded in 1944, NCADD is a voluntary health organization with a national network of affiliates. NCADD advocates prevention, intervention, research, and treatment. The site includes information about the mission of NCADD, facts about alcoholism and other drug addiction, information for parents, information for youth, and a resource and referral guide.
http://www.ncadd.org/
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NHIC: National Health Information Center
NHIC is an information referral service that puts health professionals and consumers in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Information Resources Database includes 1100 organizations and government offices that provide health information upon request. Entries include contact information, short abstracts, and information on publications and services. Information on substance abuse is provided under multiple headings including substance abuse, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, alcohol abuse, alcohol education, alcoholism, drug abuse, drunk driving, prevention and others.
http://www.health.gov
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NOFAS. National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol syndrome web site explains about the organization and about fetal alcohol syndrome. There are sections on NOFAS professional curricula, strategies for working with FAS children, and FAS resources.
http://www.nofas.org/
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SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is an agency that provides substance abuse and mental health services, as well as prevention and treatment information. The home page outlines SAMHSA's program and services, has listings of events and conferences, and statistical information on drug abuse. Links to other related Internet resources are provided.
http://www.samhsa.gov/
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The Lindesmith Center
The Lindesmith Center is a drug policy research institute. This web site features a searchable database of thousands of documents from both the academic and popular literature focusing on drug policy from economic, criminal justice, and public health perspectives. There is also a subject index of full text materials online.
http://www.lindesmith.org/
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The Nicotine and Tobacco Network: NicNet (University of Arizona)
This site deals with tobacco and nicotine exclusively. Research, satire, journals and monographs, policies and issues, grants, government resources, statistical resources, images, and listings of organizations are provided. There are links to other Internet sources including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
http://www.nicnet.org/
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The QuitNet Library
The QuitNet site is a service of the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program. This site includes quitting guides, a news section that is an up to date and comprehensive summary of tobacco and nicotine related events, a section on documents including leaked documents, FDA proposals, whistle blower testimony and other electronic documents, and links to other web sites on tobacco.
http://www.quitnet.org
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