substance abuse prevention links

GENERAL SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE PREVENTION
Governmental and Government-Supported Sites

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
prevention.samhsa.gov
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services. This site includes state prevention profiles, model programs, partners, workplace and training/TA information.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
csat.samhsa.gov
To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug abuse by ensuring access to clinically sound, cost-effective addiction treatment that reduces the health and social costs to our communities and the nation. This site includes programmatic information, publications, resources and information on funding opportunities.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
www.dea.gov
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce 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. This site includes information on drug trafficking and abuse, law enforcement, drug policy and DEA resources.

National Coalition Academy/ Northeast Counter-drug Training Center Training for Coalitions
www.counterdrug.org
This site contains information on the training program for coalitions. Unfortunately all coalition building trainings for this year are cancelled. Training programs are typically free.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
www.ncjrs.org
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. NCJRS is sponsored by several federal departments, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The NCJRS provides a broad range of informational services on statistics, referrals, publications, and technical assistance. Visitors may also sign up for the NCJRS network and receive assistance in locating pertinent resources ad newsletters.

National Guard Counter-drug Programs
dfs.gtri.gatech.edu
This web site provides information regarding the ongoing activities nationwide associated with this Office. In addition this site provides information on how to gain support from the National Guard for Counterdrug activities as well as how to increase your community's involvement.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs.  NHTSA also helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts and conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety , to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements. This site includes statistical information on traffic safety, laws and regulations and relevant research.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
www.niaaa.nih.gov
The NIAAA provides leadership to the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems. This site includes a database of recently published research articles and news releases, maintains information on upcoming meetings and conferences, and publications.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.nida.nih.gov
This site has sections geared to parents and teachers, researchers and health professionals, and students and young adults. There are links to publications and funding opportunities, as well as general information on drugs of abuse. Visitors can sign up for “Science and Practice Perspectives” journal and review current prevention and treatment research.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program (OJJDP)
ojjdp.ncjrs.org
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP supports states and communities in their efforts to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs and to improve the juvenile justice system so that it protects public safety, holds offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families. Funding, publications, statistics and events can be found on this site.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences. This site offers information on media campaigns, state and local data, priorities, programs and publications, annual reports, what’s new and drug facts.  There is also a section on street names for drugs, science and technology, funding, and information on prevention and treatment. 

The Anti-Drug
www.theantidrug.com
This site provides information geared to parents and includes general information on drugs, advice and news for parents, signs of substance use and abuse, and how parents can get involved. The Anti-Drug is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign through ONDCP.

Free Vibe
www.freevibe.com
Geared to youth, this site includes information on drugs and allows youth to talk about their stories and what they think about drugs and alcohol.  Visitors can also download Free Vibe ring tones for their cellular phone. Free Vibe is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign through ONDCP.

National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
www.mediacampaign.org
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is a multi-dimensional effort to educate and empower youth to reject illicit drugs. The campaign uses a variety of media to reach parents and youth, including TV ads, educational materials, Web sites, and publications. The Campaign is supported by ONDCP. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx
SAMHSA's mission is to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness. The site includes information on mental health, the Strategic Prevention Framework, Substance Abuse Treatment capacity, Co-occurring disorders, Children and Families, Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and Older Adults. The site also maintains a link for finding treatment center in one’s community (www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov) and access to the latest data on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drug abuse, drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and the nation’s substance abuse treatment system (www.drugabusestatistics.samhsa.gov).

Voices for Recovery
www.recoverymonth.gov
The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible. This site offers information on planning for Recovery Month September 2005.

BUSINESS SECTOR/WORKFORCE
Governmental, Government-Supported, and Non-Governmental Sites

Alcohol Cost Calculator
www.alcoholcostcalculator.org
This website is useful to business wishing to find out how much problem drinking costs their business, by choosing the relevant industry and indicating the total number of employees.   

Department of Labor Working Partners Program
www.dol.gov/workingpartners/welcome.html
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative that raises awareness about the impact drugs and alcohol have on the workplace and provides information on how to establish drug-free workplace programs that protect worker safety and health. This website has statistics, laws and regulations, substance abuse basics, resources for sustaining a drug-free workplace and information on a drug-free workforce.   

Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
www.drugfreeworkplace.org
This site includes publications, news, informational sources, a policy statement, membership information and data on a Gallup survey.  Mission: The Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace is an independent, self-sustaining coalition of businesses and business organizations dedicated to preserving the right of employers and employees in drug-abuse prevention programs and to positively influence national debate of these issues.

International Labor Organization’s Substance Abuse in the Workplace Database www.ccsa.ca/ilo/ilotop.htm
The database includes descriptions of journal articles, books, government documents, reports, kits, training materials, and evaluations. A descriptive abstract is provided for each record, along with ordering information, or a link to full text on the Web, if available.

National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance (NDWA)
www.ndfwa.org/
The Alliance works to support drug-free workplace efforts by providing comprehensive drug-free workplace services to America's businesses in three ways: a) assisting communities and states in establishing local programs; b) educating drug-free workplace program directors; c) assisting employers, unions and trade organizations in establishing drug-free workplace programs. 

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Drug-Free Workplace
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prevent/workplace/index.html
This site provides information on policy, drug facts, publications, statistics, prevention, treatment, enforcement, and state, local and international information. 

Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
www.mentalhealthscreening.org/workplace/whyparticipate.htm
SMH programs include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention. Programs have been used by hospitals, mental health centers, social service agencies, government agencies, older adult facilities, primary care clinicians, colleges, high schools, corporations and HMO’s, reaching individuals ranging from teens to older adults.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Workplace Programs
www.drugfreeworkplace.gov
This site includes information on drug-free workplace programs and components, guidance in developing a drug-free workplace, evaluation of a drug-free workplace and a future topics section. 1-800-WORKPLACE 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Center for Workforce Preparation
www.uschamber.com/sb/business/p05/p05_5255.asp
This site provides basic information on reasons why small businesses develop drug-free workplace policies and programs. 

U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of Work/Life Programs
www.opm.gov/ehs/
This site provides information on drug-free workplaces and alcoholism, including needs of the addiction person, role of the supervisor, employee assistance programs, and considerations during and after treatment. 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Governmental, Government-Supported, and Non-Governmental Sites 

Youth Leadership Institute
www.yli.org
The Youth Leadership Institute builds communities where young people and their adult allies come together to create positive social change. YLI designs and implements community-based programs that provide youth with leadership skills in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse prevention, philanthropy, and civic engagement. This site has information on policies, prevention, research and trainings provided by YLI.

Youth to Youth International
www.y2yint.com
The Youth to Youth is a community-based drug prevention and youth leadership program focusing primarily on middle school and high school students. The goal of its many projects is harnessing the powerful influence of peer pressure – making it a positive force that encourages young people to live free of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. This site provides information on resources, trainings, and the Youth to Youth International newsletter. 

Join Together
www.jointogether.org
Join Together supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation and focus on strengthening community capacity to expand the demand for and supply of high quality drug and alcohol treatment. This site provides up-to-date news information on substance abuse prevention and treatment and maintains sections on resources and substance abuse-relevant issues.

OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION RESOURCES
Non-Governmental Sites 

MVParents

www.mvparents.com
The resource for busy, caring parents who want trusted information about raising responsible children and teens. Parents will find easy, time-tested ideas and tools to guide their kids in making smart choices and avoiding potential pitfalls. MVParents cheer parents on as they “stay in the game” and become the Most Valuable Parent they can be.  

CADCA Coalition Institute
www.cadca.org
CADCA's mission is to 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. This site has information on coalition resources. The Coalition Institute (www.coalitioninstitute.org) site has information on evaluation, technical assistance, training and coalition resources.

Marin Institute
www.marininstitute.org
The Marin Institute works to reduce alcohol problems through environmental prevention — improving our physical and social environment to advance public health and safety.  The Marin Institute promotes effective alcohol policy, conducts media advocacy, and supports grassroots campaigns in Marin County, California and nationwide. This site provides information on alcohol policy, the alcohol industry and has a section for youth.

Last Updated June 2005