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Links & Resources
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Alcohol & Drinking Information
Dependence & Addiction Support
Other Drug and Mental Health Information
Alcohol & Drinking Related Links
The Culture of College Drinking- This site provides students with the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the human body, dispel some of the myths about alcohol in college life, and have access to some of the most updated research in the field.
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/students
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention- The Higher Education Center is a tremendous resource of the most recent research, prevention strategies, and educational materials regarding substance abuse on college campuses. A wide variety of publications are offered free of charge. Grant opportunities are also listed. You may subscribe to two different national list serves through this web page.
www.edc.org/hec/
Alcohol and Your College Experience- This site provides information on alcohol, including its impact upon the body, student life, and those close to the drinker. Educational products are also offered.
www.factsontap.org/
Alcohol and the Commuter Student- Like any student, commuter students face challenges when it comes to making decisions about alcohol and other drugs. Visit this online brochure to explore some of your options for handling these choices.
www.factsontap.org/commuter.commuter.htm
Alcohol Policy Solutions- This site provides articles, case histories, and other information on “hot issues” regarding how alcohol policy can reduce underage drinking.
www.alcoholpolicysolutions.net/
BAC Wheel- Calculate your own blood alcohol content by using this interactive tool.
www.intox.com/wheel/drinkwheel.asp
The BACCUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network- This is the official site for this national organization, with a focus on peer education, support, and awareness among college students. A variety of prevention materials may be ordered via this site. Instructions for joining the BACCUS listserv are also provided.
www.baccusgamma.org/
Binge Drinking Prevention Resources- This site provides a wide array of links to other alcohol-related sites. A variety of studies and articles are also available.
http://campussafety.org/BINGE/
The Center for the Science in the Public Interest- The site for this “consumer watchdog” organization not only provides information on health and nutrition, but also has a link to “Booze News”.
www.cspinet.org
The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth- The purpose of this organization is to serve as a “watchdog” group for marketing by the alcohol industry, which continues to target youth. Research, articles, and video clips help to disseminate past and present alcohol marketing strategies.
http://camy.org/
Drinking: A Student’s Guide- With modern graphics and straightforward language, this site offers students the opportunity to learn about the effects of alcohol. It also provides information specifically regarding issues related to alcohol such as illicit drug use, mental illness, and gender differences.
www.glness.com/ndhs/
MADD- This site is a resource for mothers, fathers, young people, and other individuals who have an interest in stopping drunk driving, supporting the victims of drunk driving, and preventing underage drinking.
www.madd.org/
The Marin Institute- The Marin Institute works to reduce alcohol problems through environmental prevention 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.
www.marininstitute.org/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism- This site is a resource for alcohol-related research, databases, publications, conferences, and press releases.
www.niaaa.nih.gov/
The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues- The Network is the national organization that proactively addresses the issues of alcohol, other drugs, and violence in order to promote healthy campus environments through self-regulatory initiatives, information dissemination, and technical assistance. The Network serves as a liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and member institutions as well as other higher education professional organizations.
www.thenetwork.ws/
Parents’ Page- Parents can visit this link to read about important facts, have access to a printable brochure, and obtain tips on how to address alcohol issues with their college student.
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/parents/
Dependence/Addiction Support Links
Alanon/Alateen- This is a key resource for people who are affected by the alcohol use/abuse of others.
www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous- This is the international web site for A.A., which has links to state and local hotlines and meeting lists.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Children of Alcoholics Foundation- This is the official site of the non-profit organization that provides educational materials and services to help professionals, children, and adults break the intergenerational cycle of substance abuse.
www.coaf.org/
Other Substance and Mental Health Links
American Psychological Association- Educators, mental health professionals, parents, and teens can access a wide variety of information regarding mental health issues via this site.
www.apa.org/
Clubdrugs.org- This service of the National Institute on Drug Abuse provides information regarding the wide variety of “club drugs”, otherwise known as “designer drugs”, that are currently used and abused. The use of designer drugs can have a tremendous impact upon students that extends far beyond their college years. Learn about the effects of some of the more prominent club drugs through this web site.
www.clubdrugs.org/
DEA Publications: Rohypnol- This site offers basic information about this popular “date rape” drug.
www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/rohypnol.rohypnol.htm
Do It Now Foundation- In addition to being a resource for numerous publications and educational products, this site offers interactive trivia games regarding various substance abuse issues.
www.doitnow.org/
Drughelp- This site provides the visitor with a “self test”, as well as a database of substance abuse treatment providers throughout the country.
www.drughelp.org/
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention- The Higher Education Center is a tremendous resource of the most recent research, prevention strategies, and educational materials regarding substance abuse on college campuses. A wide variety of publications are offered free of charge. Grant opportunities are also listed. You may subscribe to two different national list serves through this web page.
www.edc.org/hec/
Join Together Online- This project of the Boston University School of Public Health is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.
www.jointogether.org/
Marijuana Information- Review the latest research about marijuana through this informative, interactive and easy-to-use web site.
www.forreal.org/
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information- This site provides access to the latest research data and statistics regarding substance abuse. The visitor to this site has the opportunity to take a “self test”, and tips are offered on “how to cut down your drinking”. Several monographs and research abstracts are available through this organization.
www.health.org/index.htm
University of New York at Buffalo- This award-winning Counseling Center home page contains numerous links to online resources, including a wide selection of self-help documents.
http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/
University of Chicago Student Counseling and Resource Center- Dozens of mental health, substance abuse, and general health topics are addressed through the virtual pamphlet collection at this site.
http://uhs.bsd.uchicago.edu/scrs/vpc/virtulets.html
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