Useful and Reliable Resources

National Institute of Health

6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5213

Bethesda, MD 20892-9561

Tel: (301) 443-1124

www.drugabuse.gov

NIDA’s mission is to bring the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. NIDA supports most of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The NIDA website includes a vast array of educational materials about specific drugs as well as the consequences, prevention and treatment of drug abuse. The site includes resources for young people, parents, teachers, researchers, physicians and other health professionals.

National Institute of Health

5635 Fishers Lane

MSC 9304

Bethesda, MD 20892-9394

Tel: (301) 443-3860

www.niaaa.nih.gov

NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems. The website has extensive resources including fact sheets about a wide range of alcohol-related topics as well as a variety of publications for researchers and health professionals.

1600 Corporate Landing Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Tele: (888) 4AL-ANON / 757 563-1600

www.al-non.alateen.org

Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups offer support and fellowship to relatives and friends of individuals with alcohol problems. Mutual support groups meet worldwide.

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockwall II Building, 9th Floor

Rockville, MD 20857

Tel: (240) 276-2420

www.prevention.samhsa.gov

CSAP provides national leadership in the federal effort to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems. CSAP promotes a structured, community-based approach to substance –abuse prevention by designing and implementing public education program.

625 Slaters Lane, Suite 300

Alexandria, VA 22314

Tel: (800) 54-CADCA

www.cadca.org

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is a national non-profit organization representing the interests of over 5,000 community-based coalitions by providing advocacy, training, technical assistance, conferences and special events and communication support. CADCA coalitions bring all sectors of the community together to strategically address local problems related to the illegal use of alcohol and drugs.

1 Choke Cherry Road

Rockville, MD 20857

Tel: (800) 662-HELP

www.samhsa.gov

SAMHSA is focused on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.