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The nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. Offers training, technical assistance, and publications.
http://www.edc.org/hec/
The AIAR conducts patient-centered research in the field of addiction, with a strong focus on the mechanisms of treatment effectiveness.
http://www.aiar.nl
NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.
http://www.med.miami.edu/ctrada
Site gives listing and information on member states and countries.
http://icrcaoda.org
CCSA is a non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
http://www.ccsa.ca/
Established in 1980 in Middlesex County, our mission is to prevent the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and related problems through prevention education, advocacy and public awareness.
http://www.ncadd-middlesex.com
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a volunteer health organization providing education, information, help and hope. Includes alcoholism facts, and youth information.
http://www.ncadd.org/
An initiative in the state of Connecticut to apply science-based prevention practices to the reduction of substance use amongst 12-17 year old youth.
http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/sig
A program of Special Service For Groups (SSG) organized by a group of community citizens concerned with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the Pacific Asian community of the greater Los Angeles area.
http://www.paadp.org
Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.
http://iconsortium.subst-abuse.uiowa.edu/
Advocacy for the prevention of alcohol related harm in Europe.
http://www.eurocare.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, job training, placement and providing space for 12 Step meetings.
http://www.easydoesitinc.org/
A national agency on alcohol misuse in England and Wales. Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/
CAADE serves College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared.
http://www.caade.org
Dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere.
http://www.napafasa.org
A focus group that listens to community needs and funds actions that results in substance abuse prevention.
http://www.decaturnet.org/dcp/index.html
It has developed specific services to address the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse to help achieve long-term sobriety. Recovery and Human resources.
http://www.maacproject.org
All-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.
http://www.plndp.org
The primary mission of LICADD is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems.
http://www.licadd.org
Promotes the voluntary total abstinence from all intoxicants and narcotics, and educates youth on abstinence from alcohol.
http://hometown.aol.com/umalcohol/index.htm
Advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to at-risk populations. Our mission is to reduce the harm associated with marginalized behaviors.
http://www.ihrproject.org
For all professionals working in the substance misuse field. Information about membership, regional meetings, annual conference and annual journal, plus a resources link page.
http://www.ansa.uk.net
Social Workers and Professionals can learn about 12 Step analysis and earn certifications.
http://www.12steprecoveryprogram.com/
A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
http://www.arium.org
Learn about the foundation, its programs and its fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
http://www.gatewayfoundation.org
Information about the organization which is one of ten campus-community partnerships involved in the only national initiative working to reduce college binge drinking.
http://www.fsu.edu/~par
International conference on substance abuse and HIV held in Mumbai, India.
http://www.hopeconference.org
Details about this organization which focuses on demand reduction in drug abuse through education for prevention , treatment and supporting families oppressed by drug abuse. Includes objectives, programs and contact details.
http://www.aftabsociety.org
Drug education, including the fight against drugs, alcohol and tobacco education, the anti-drug message, and character development.
http://www.mendezfoundation.org/...rug-Education/drug-education.htm
Offers addiction news and information source featuring resources and information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.
http://www.ncaddnj.org
Details about this organization which purchases large houses to create Oxford Houses, the most successful sober housing model for recovering alcoholics and addicts.
http://www.soberhousing.com
Details about the organization, links and contact information.
http://wisconsincertificationboard.org
Our goal is to eliminate the stigma of addiction through education and the recognition of the social and economic contributions of recovering people.
http://www.fornh.org/fornh/
Drug facts, photos, resources, and related information.
http://gdcada.org
Information on health issues relating to illegal substances, and advocates for keeping drugs illegal.
http://drugandhealthinfo.org
Assists women faced with substance abuse issues and provides resources to promote education and prevention, as well as treatment and research.
http://www.womenfdn.org/
Network of 18 resource centers for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Includes more than 40 centers and organizations.
http://www.oksasa.net
Association of practitioners in the substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) field - including counsellors, key workers, referrers, nurses, doctors. Includes news, training and jobs sections.
http://www.fdap.org.uk/
An organization for and by drug users aiming to increase the health and sustain the human rights of people who use currently illicit substances.
http://www.tuf.org.au/
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR) is dedicated to research on the biological basis for addiction, its underlying causes, and modalities for treatment interventions.
http://www.medschool.temple.edu/...ter_for_Substance_Abuse_Research
A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.
http://www.addictionscience.net
US national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors, and consultants that provide crisis management services.
http://www.addictionintervention.com
Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.
http://www.caadac.org
Leaders and interested others from recovering professional groups who have joined together to provide networking and support for those recovering from chemical dependency.
http://www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/index.html
A non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling.
http://www.gaca.org
IADDA is a statewide organization representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field.
http://www.iadda.org
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.
http://www.smmgp.demon.co.uk
information and referral resources for substance abuse and addiction. Very helpful links on all addictions. Site has both English and Espanol.
http://www.lubbockareacouncil.org
CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973.
http://www.csam-asam.org
A society of professionals in the field of the addictions that share their knowledge, skills, and friendships.
http://www.addiction-ssa.org
Funds substance abuse policy research.
http://www.saprp.org
Promotes standards in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education and training.
http://www.sapaa.com
The national (U.S.) certifying body for workplace substance abuse program administrators.
http://www.sapacc.org
Information, training, and advocacy for operating and owning sober living homes. Includes directory of recovery houses in California.
http://soberhousing.net
Offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the alcohol and other drug abuse professional. Certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists and clinical supervisors.
http://www.pcacb.org
Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.
http://www.naadac.org
Professional association of individuals, programs, and students specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
http://www.incase.org
Promotes excellence internationally in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena.
http://www.isbra.com
Provides certification for substance abuse professionals.
http://www.accbo.com
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.
http://www.acde.org/
Organisation supporting the psychopedagogical approach helping drug addicts to return to a drug free life style.
http://www.eftc-europe.com
Organization whose mission is to help people live a better life free of addiction.
http://functionalamerica.savei.net
Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.
http://www.amersa.org
CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free
http://www.cadca.org/
NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.
http://www.nasadad.org/
Networking organization of professionals in the addiction and recovery fields that meets monthly. Addresses topics such as substance abuse, residential treatment, interventions, and current issues. Continuing education units are offered for CAADAC, MFT and LCSW.
http://treatmentprovidersnetwork.com/
The mission of N.A.C.M. is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions.
http://www.mts.net/~nacm/
CASPER is comprised of the nation's leading medical, public health and sport organizations to help focus the efforts on the legislation to regulate steroid precursors in dietary supplements.
http://www.casper207.com
The Recovery Alliance is an organization of men and women who engage in recovery support services, for and by the recovery community in El Paso, Texas.
http://www.RecoveryAlliance.net
Plan, promotes, and implements community efforts to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County, Indiana.
http://www.drugfreemc.org
To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. CASAT is located at the University of Nevada, Reno.
http://casat.unr.edu/
State-wide substance abuse and gambling prevention organization dedicated to working with churches, schools, youth and community groups in Illinois.
http://www.ilcaaap.com
The APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit substance abuse and behavioral health organization located in New Haven, CT.
http://www.aptfoundation.org
Kentucky based non-profit organization helping people with the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug dependency problems.
http://www.kadd.org
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education.
http://www.alcoholismcouncil.org/
Information and resources for professionals and the community about drug and alcohol services in the Essex area.
http://www.essexdrugaction.org.uk
Providing training, workshops, educational programs, and consulting services on substance abuse prevention for the State of Kentucky.
http://www.copes.org/
Represents almost 200 not-for-profit and for-profit providers and advocates private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs throughout the U.S
http://www.naatp.org/home.php
Fifty direct links to addiction and substance abuse associations, organizations, and databases.
http://www.medbioworld.com/cgi-b...iations&filecode=(M)%20Addiction
Outline of a federally funded program to support doctoral training in Substance Abuse Research (SAR) and prevention.
http://www.apa.org/mfp/sarprogram.html
Organization chartered by the State of Wisconsin. Members include counseling professionals, healthcare administrators, service providers, educators and friends and family members of addicted and recovering individuals.
http://www.waaoda.org
Conducts research on publicly funded alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs in Tennessee. Includes research reports on treatment effectiveness.
http://www.isate.memphis.edu/
Public education and awareness campaign created to fight the stigma of addiction and normalize recovery. Site provides materials for community awareness and events.
http://www.recoveryiseverywhere.com
Prevention by Design helps California communities deliver Alcohol and Other Drug services, meet state and federal requirements, and acquire funding for prevention programs.
http://socrates.berkeley.edu/%7epbd/
Non-profit organization based in Lee's Summit, MO. CARES mission is to direct, support and coordinate efforts of the community to help reduce substance abuse and promote youth safety.
http://www.lscares.org
Ryans Cause educates and informs parents, families and communities about the Internet, drug abuse and the ease in which youths can get drugs online.
http://www.ryanscause.org
Racing for Recovery helps to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions.
http://www.racingforrecovery.com/
Organization lobbying for a government drug registry program and educating the public on drug addiction.
http://www.cadanb.org
Regional site educates parents about illegal drug use and binge drinking on college campuses.
http://www.virginiacollegeparents.com
Resources, data and articles for teachers, students and healthcare professionals about substance abuse assessment and intervention.
http://www.projectmainstream.net/
About the organization, publications, news, upcoming events and related links.
http://www.missouri.edu/~marc
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
http://www.asam.org