Resources & Links

Be proactive in identifying key resources in your community before a need arises. Community prevention coalitions often have many. Most communities have referral services for a variety of health and human services including the county health department, 2-1-1 referral system via telephone or internet (not in every community), hospital referral, free clinic, etc. Your physician or clergy can be great sources of information but are also good resources for referral.

It is important to know that there are many web sites available, but not all web sites provide factual information. Websites provided through U.S. government agencies are well-researched and always provide the most current information. We have provided a few resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.gov

SAMHSA Publications Ordering
www.store.samhsa.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.nida.nih.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA Publications)
drugpubs.drugabuse.gov

NIDA for Teens—The Science Behind Drug Abuse
www.teens.drugabuse.gov

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
www.niaaa.nih.gov

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
www.usdoj.gov/dea/index.htm

Partnership for Drug Free Kids
www.drugfree.org

Teens - Above the Influence
www.abovetheinfluence.com

The Truth (Tobacco)
www.thetruth.com