Chemical Dependency LinksFederalAddiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)An initiative created and administered by SAMHSA, the ATTC is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary resource that draws upon the knowledge, experience and latest work of recognized experts in the field of addictions. The site includes news from the AOD field, tools for AOD practitioners, fact sheets, and links. The Administration for Children and Families The Department of Health and Human Services federal program houses the Children's Bureau, which covers a wide-range of topics including substance abuse. Located here on-line is DHHS's Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground: A Report to Congress on Substance Abuse and Child Protection. Bureau of Indian Affairs As a part of its tribal services, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention office contains a web-site with localized contact information, a phone directory for important information, and links to other sites. The Center For Disease Control's National Prevention Information Network General prevention site including substance abuse news, links, and publications (some available on-line). Department of Health and Human Services Governing body of more than 300 federal programs designed to protect the health and provide essential services to citizens. Contains lots of facts sheets and evaluations concerning administration, research, and policy of hundreds of federal programs. FedStats Provides links to more than 70 federal agencies as well as regional and state-wide statistics. Links include SAMHSA and the National Institutes of Health. National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) The world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning alcohol and substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Contains publications, searchable databases, and research and information pertaining to alcohol-related problems as well as NIAAA's conference and event schedule, and press releases, and programmatic news on its various research efforts. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Large web-site of publications, fact sheets, and press releases. Covers prevention, specific types of substances widely abused, policy, and funding information. Ranges from very scientifically-based information to resources geared for the general public. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, the goals of which are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences. Large web-site which includes the National Drug Control Strategy in its entirety, and numerous publications, links, national treatment information, prevention and education materials, and state and local profiles and resources. Parenting is Prevention (PIPP) Parenting prevention site with resources, tips, a chat forum, and on-line publications. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The Department of Health and Human Services federal program of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and mental health services. Provides direct links to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) http://www.samhsa.gov/csat/csat.htm and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) http://www.samhsa.gov/csap/index.htm. National Organizations and AssociationsAmerican Public Human Services Association (APHSA)Devoted to improving and connecting human service organizations throughout the country. Publications include Building Bridges: States Respond to Substance Abuse in Welfare Reform. American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Mainly scientific and clinically-based web-site which contains ASAM's practice and policy guidelines for addiction and HIV-related issues. The Children of Alcoholics Foundation (COAF) The Children of Alcoholics Foundation is a national non-profit that provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children and adults break the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse. The web-site contains a section on the impact substance abuse has on child welfare, as well as research, publications, and topical information for populations affected by familial use of alcohol. Children and Family Futures (CFF) Non-profit firm dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, particularly those affected by alcohol and other drugs by providing technical assistance and training to government, community-based organizations, and schools on strategic planning, evaluation, and measures of effectiveness. Site contains numerous on-line publications, AOD and welfare links, and also projects and resource information for Northern California. Children's Defense Fund (CDF) Children's advocacy organization paying particular interest to poor, minority, and disabled children. Many of their publications and reports highlight the substantial influence of substance abuse on children and families. Site contains publications, news and reports, links and information pertaining to their numerous campaigns and projects. College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) CPDD is a professional organization of scientists whose research is directed toward a better understanding of drug abuse and addiction. The web-site contains policy statements, fact sheets, reports, an on-line newsletter, and a link to the homepage of its journal, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) A coalition of more than 4,300 community organizations across the U.S., CADCA's web-site offers a plethora of resources to help these communities combat substance abuse. Legal Action Center (LAC) Law and policy organization in the United States that fights discrimination against people with histories of addiction, AIDS, and criminal records and advocates for sound public policies in these areas. The web-site contains information on their programs and services, highlights of their annual report, and contacting information. Lifescape.com Provides free-on-line resource for information, services, and news while addressing the broad landscape of mental health, substance abuse, work, family, and personal life issues. Site contains extensive information on popular substances including a focus on adolescent use and problems. National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NADAC) Contains information regarding the addiction counseling profession including public policy issues, federal, state and local resources, treatment information, and news and events. National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) Advocate for children and families affected by alcoholism, the web-site contains position statements, fact sheets, and prevention information, and research. National Association of State and Alcohol Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) Site includes sections on public policy issues, research, prevention, events, program activities and links to other sites. National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD) A non-profit organization of public and private sector leaders who are dedicated to minimizing the human and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes by working to make driving impaired a socially unacceptable act. The web-site contains research and resource publications geared for both parents and teenagers. National Families In Action (NFIA) National Families in Action is a national drug education, prevention, and policy center based in Atlanta, Georgia. It's web-site contains sections on drugs and science, the law, prevention, drugs'effect on the brain, and analyzing legalization. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Advocating for the rights of individuals afflicted by AOD addiction, this site focuses on its advocacy campaigns which assist this population. Such resources include awareness and prevention materials, health information, a list of treatment and prevention programs, and a national intervention network to assist in getting people help. National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) A nonprofit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. Site contains recommended professional FAS curricula, strategies with working with FAS children, statistics on FAS, current events, and a listing of national resources and materials on the subject. Partnership for a Drug Free America (PDFA) PDFA is a private non-profit, non-partisan coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Their mission is to reduce demand for illicit drugs in America through media communication. AOD ResearchAlcohol Research Group (ARG)Current research focuses on alcohol and substance use and intervention in the general population and in specific populations such as individuals in treatment, welfare recipients and the homeless. Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation (ABMRF) ABMRF is the largest, independent, non-profit foundation in North America devoted solely to supporting research on the effects of alcohol on health, behavior and prevention of alcohol-related problems. Site has link to the ABMRF Journal, and highlights research projects. Association for Medical Education & Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) AMERSA is an association of multidisciplinary health care professionals in the field of substance abuse dedicated to improving research and education about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The Web-site contains an organizational profile, membership information, and a discussion forum. Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) Details research activities and provides links to numerous AOD/medical-related web-sites. Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) Research Center at the University of Maryland, the web-site has contains statistics on drugs, prevention and treatment resources, as well as legislative and criminal justice information. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) Publisher of several major reports on substance abuse each year which include focuses the impact of substance abuse on such populations as children and youth, families and the child welfare system (1999's No Safe Haven report is available on-line). Also provides resource material on important AOD issues like prevention, costs/investment analysis, and policy debates. Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study (DATOS) Web-site for NIDA's longitudinal study of 96 programs across 11 cities nationwide. Detailed analysis study including one-year follow-up outcome data. Also contains abstracts for several recent treatment-related articles and a comparison study of treatment programs past and current. Drug Strategies Contains program and publication descriptions of this nonprofit research institute which focuses largely on prevention and treatment initiatives. The Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems Web-site for public health AOD research and prevention institute which also serves as a watchdog to the alcohol marketing industry. Includes citations and brief abstracts for over thirteen thousand articles and news stories about the alcohol beverage industry, alcohol policy, and prevention efforts. RAND Large research organization which includes a focus on alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services, as well as maternal, child and adolescent health. The web-site contains a link to one of their large research project, Partners In Care, and also to all of RAND's AOD and Mental Health related publications since 1995. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Philanthropic organization which is the nation's largest foundation devoted to health care. Web-site contains recent annual reports, overviews of programs and projects, as well as guidelines for apply for a grant. RWJ is a well-known funder of substance abuse initiatives. Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS) SALIS is an international association of individuals and organizations with special interests in the exchange and dissemination of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) information. UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center (DARC) DARC is a diverse research organization that investigates psychosocial and epidemiological issues pertaining to drug use and conducts evaluations of interventions for drug dependence. Its publication catalogue allows users to order free copies of its almost 500 article entries. Web of Addictions Contains news, facts, links, rolodex, and in-depth information on topics related to AOD addiction information. Prevention & EducationAmerican Council for Drug Education (ACDE)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. The site breakdown resources into the following sections: parents, educators, youth, health professionals, employers, and college students. The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Provides training, consultation services, and publications for college students in the hopes to reduce AOD usage among this population. Join Together Online (JTO) Dual focused web-site covering gun violence and substance abuse issues. Covers topical news stories in both fields from around the country. Contains a wide-range of substance-abuse related material including funding, prevention, policy, and criminal justice issues. Also contains several of their publication on-line including their monthly action kit series which provide resources and strategies for individual and communities to combat the ills of substance abuse. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Statistics, links database, news, and discussion forums related to drinking and driving. National Drug Prevention League (NDPL) An association of national organizations focused on AOD prevention, the web-site contains national AOD news and information as well as links to NDPL members, federal government sites, and other AOD-related organizations. National Women's Health Resource Center Designed to educate consumers on women's health issues. The site has Q&A topics which include one for substance abuse and addiction. Scott Newman Center The Scott Newman Center is dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse through education. The Center continues to develop innovative, research/based drug prevention materials and projects which target families, schools and communities. This web-site offers parents information on how to deal with the glamorization of drugs and alcohol in the media, and coping with teen parties. Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco (STAT) National organization whose mission is to end childhood and teenage addiction to tobacco. The web-site includes fact sheets, a chat forum, youth-led grass-root campaign strategies, and a wealth of other prevention material geared for children, teens, and parents.  Back to top  Homepage
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