Created by ONDCP (Office of National Drug Control Policy), is the government’s most comprehensive Web site to engage and educate parents and other adults about adolescent drug prevention.
The national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 14- year-old girls to make the most of their lives.
A public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12 million children and adolescents at any given time in the United States.
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.
Awakening the community to it's natural instinct to nurture and support teens. We encourage empathy, assistance and treatment for teens abusing substances and those afflicted with the disease of addiction. Through acknowledgment and education, Damien's Recovery, Inc. strives to eliminate teen apprehension in seeking assistance and treatment. This cultural change will stimulate and develop positive self-esteem enabling teens to stay clean, and become vital members of the community.
An alternative recovery method for those alcoholics or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely available 12-Step programs.
Pathways offers innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adolescents and adults with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Situated on a wooded eight-acre parcel of land in Annapolis, Maryland, the center's residential areas include 24 adolescent beds and a separate 16-bed wing for adults.
Provides the recovering individual with a task-oriented day that includes work, groups, assignments and 12-step meetings. Residents are held accountable for their actions and are given encouragement and respect in this process of personal growth. This approach allows the recovering alcoholic or addict time to let recovery and other life skills become second nature.
Established in 1993 by people in recovery as a non-profit organization to provide a safe and loving environment that supports and encourages the discovery of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth through Twelve Step fellowships.
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
A searchable database of information on over 800+ national, international and demonstrational model self-help support groups, ideas for starting groups, and opportunities to link with others to develop needed new national or international groups.
Over 2700 resources and referrals for residential treatment and rehab, detox centers and sober living homes for adolescents, teens and adults. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Al-Anon, eating disorders, Bi-polar.
Dedicated to providing information and referrals to people who are looking for professionals who provide services for Psychological Health. The Network allows professional providers to stay current on the expertise available in their local area. It allows consumers to access Psychological Health resources on-line and to learn what professional resources are available to them when they need help.
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.
Leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible.
Supporting the application of science-based substance abuse prevention programs and strategies at the local, state and regional levels. In addition, the CAPT promotes collaboration between and within each level.
Located in Columbia, Maryland, special selection of the best recovery books, jewelry, 12-Step cards, medallions, bumper stickers, meditation candles, and recovery gifts and much more.
Reports on substance abuse and addiction research, therapies, news, and events of interest to both healthcare professionals and patients. Focus on the science of methadone used in opioid addiction treatment, although many other treatment options and topics of concern are regularly presented.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has complied descriptions of some of the commonly used drugs including street names, medical uses and delivery systems.
Findings from the 1997 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse by: Julie Lane, Dean Gerstein, Lynn Huang- National Opinion Research Center (NORC), Douglas Wright- SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
A global partnership to facilitate access to information on policy, research and compiled statistics. The emphasis is on access to the 'fugitive' or 'grey' literature, such as national drug strategies, that are generally not included in existing indexing and abstracting services.
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves with more than 300 programs covering a wide spectrum of activities.
Administers the major Federal programs that support: social services that promote the positive growth and development of children and youth and their families; protective services and shelter for children and youth in at-risk situations; child care for working families and families on public assistance; and adoption for children with special needs.
Recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
Mission is to improve the overall health care of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, families, villages, communities, and tribes, reduce the prevalence and incidence of alcoholism and other drug dependencies.
A federally sponsored information clearinghouse for people around the country and the world involved with research, policy, and practice related to criminal and juvenile justice and drug control.
Summarizes U.S. statistics about drug-related crimes, law enforcement, courts, and corrections from Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and non-BJS sources. Also updates the information published in Drugs and Crime Facts. The data provide policymakers, criminal justice practitioners, researchers, and the general public with online access to understandable information on various drug law violations and drug-related law enforcement.
The Library preserves a collection of nearly 121 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. These include the largest map, film and television collections in the world. In addition to its primary mission of serving the research needs of the U.S. Congress, the Library serves all Americans through its popular Web site and in its 22 reading rooms on Capitol Hill.
Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
One of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the U.S. Mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone.
Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. by reducing illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
Helping local groups band together to form community organizations to make the greatest difference in making their communities safer and organizing a wide range of programs.
Build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug-free communities. The organization supports its members with technical assistance and training, public policy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events.
A nonprofit research institute that promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community inititatives.
A research center within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland College Park. The primary mission of CESAR is to collect, analyze, and disseminate information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally.
Informing Americans of the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, assess what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement, eencourage every individual and institution to take responsibility to combat substance abuse and addiction, provide those on the front lines with the tools they need to succeed remove the stigma of abuse and replace shame and despair with hope.
A diverse research organization that investigates psychosocial and epidemiological issues pertaining to drug use and conducts evaluations of interventions for drug dependence.
A resource for University of Washington students, faculty and staff as well as for local substance abuse professionals and college students. The library collection represents the spectrum of research and scientific literature on alcohol and other drug use from all relevant disciplines, including medicine, nursing, social work, criminal justice, sociology and psychology.
Provides the academic focus within Vanderbilt University for research, education, and clinical care activities related to the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse and dependence.
A medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its 37,000 U.S. and international physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses and substance use disorders.
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
A multidisciplinary organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.
A national non-profit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO’s members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice.
Establish, monitor and advance reciprocal competency standards for credentialing of professionals engaged in prevention and treatment of substance use disorders and related problems.
To lead, unify and empower addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.
A membership organization that promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and through its advocacy.
NOTE: Towson Addictions Center does not specifically endorse any of these links. They are provided for informational purposes only. Should you need treatment for addictions or dependency issues, please feel free to contact us or another professional counselor.
