ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS

WEB SITES

http://www.emory.edu/NFIA/index.html – National Families in Action Online – latest scientific information on effects of drugs on brain and body; allows visitors to ask neuroscience experts questions about drugs.

http://www.state.ma.us – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Bureau of Substance Abuse Services – information on regional prevention centers; HIV/AIDS; Tobacco Control Program; publications and fact sheets; Governor’s Alliance Against Drugs Inhalant Abuse Task Fore; related sites.

http://www.samhsa.gov/csap – Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP); PREVline (Prevention Online); excellent alcohol and drug information.

http://www.nida/nih.gov – National Institute on Drug Abuse – information on drugs of abuse; NIDA publications; links to other drug-related sites.

http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov – National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign – Start Smart resources; NIDA: Mind Over Matter – designed to encourage youth (Grades 5-9) to learn effects of drug abuse on body and brain; Teacher’s Guide and Resource List.

http://www.jointogether.org – Boston University sponsored site with excellent information on substance abuse and gun violence issues.

http://www.CADCA.org – Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America – substance abuse public policy issues.

http://www.health.org – National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.

http://www.pta.org/commonsense – National PTA site – “Commonsense” home page – strategies for raising alcohol and drug-free children.

http://www.drugfreeamerica.org – Partnership for a Drug-Free America – excellent site with complete and accurate drug information (including drug and paraphernalia pictures); frequently asked questions on drug-related topics; Parent Resources.

http://www.well.com/user/woa – Web of Addictions: drug resource information; links to net resources related to addiction.

http://www.dare-america.com – D.A.R.E. (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education); interactive activities for youth.

http://www.nat-sadd.org – S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decision Making, formerly Students Against Drinking and Driving).

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov – National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism: “Alcohol Alerts” bulletins.

http://www.al-anon.org – information on Alcoholics Anonymous and Alateen

http://www.health.org/nacoa – National Association for Children of Alcoholics; “Just For Kids” section.

http://www.health.org/gpower/index.htm – Department of Health & Human Services “Girl Power” campaign to encourage and empower 9-14 year old girls to make the most of their lives.

http://www.talkingwithkids.org – Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to communicate earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse.

http://www.projectknow.com – Project Know is an international drug alliance which provides information and education on drugs and alcohol through the perspective of both parents and teens.

http://www.123greetings.com/encouragement_and_inspiration/kick_bad_habits/alcoholism_and_drugs/

http://www.youngwomenshealth.org

http://adolescenthealth.org

http://searchinstitute.org

www.drugfree.org .

Prepared by:

Tina Grosowsky
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Westford Board of Health
55 Main Street
Westford, MA 01886
Ph: 978-399-2528
email: tgrosowsky@westfordma.gov