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Prevention

The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Website includes: resources for parents and teens, intervention and treatment, research, and stories.

SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the Nation's one-stop resource for information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment.

SAMHSA Prevention Pathways
Prevention Pathways is your gateway to information on prevention programs, program implementation, evaluation, technical assistance, online courses and a wealth of other prevention resources

The American Council for Drug Education
The American Council for Drug Education is 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.

Office of Minority Health (OMH)
The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. OMH was established in 1986 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It advises the Secretary and the Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) on public health program activities affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.

Project GHB
Project GHB is a source of vital communication as more & more information about GHB comes to light. It now includes Ecstasy (MDMA) & Ketamine (Special K), and a special section on Prescription and Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Project GHB is also a forum for rape, overdose & addiction victims & their families, to share their stories and forewarn others.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

Educating Voices, Inc. (EVI)
Educating Voices, Inc. (EVI) is a national organization founded to help people avoid the dangers of drugs through education, research, technical assistance, networking and Pray for the Children Drug-Free and Safe.

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Methamphetamine Abuse/Prevention

The Kansas Methamphetamine Prevention Project
The Project was implemented in October 2002 in response to the devastating consequences Kansas communities were experiencing as a result of methamphetamine production and usage. The Project provides training, technical assistance, strategies and resources for addressing the methamphetamine problem at the local and state levels.

Drugfree.org
Frequently asked questions about methamphetamine: how to detect methamphetamine users and labs, how the drug can affect you, your family, your community and your home.

Illinois Attorney General-MethNet
This website provides various prevention strategies, resources and links, and how to recognize and understand methamphetamine.

KCI The Anti-Meth Site
This website includes resources for teachers, research articles, media/news articles, information on the physical damage of methamphetamine, cleaning up methamphetamine labs, resources for former methamphetamine addicts and friends/family of addicts

National Drug Intelligence Center
National Drug Threat Assessment 2007 - Executive Summary on Methamphetamine

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
This website provides information on the effects of methamphetamine, trafficking trends, user population, arrests/seizures, legislation, and treatment resources.

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Youth Resources

The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is a multi-dimensional effort designed to educate and empower youth to reject illicit drugs. The campaign uses a variety of media to reach parents and youth.

The Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Archive (YSAPPA)
The Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Archive (YSAPPA) was created by Sociometrics under the sponsorship of the National Institute of Drug Abuse with the goal of identifying, disseminating and replicating empirically-supported Substance Abuse Prevention Programs aimed at youth.

Reclaiming Futures
Communities helping teens overcome drugs, alcohol and crime. Reclaiming Futures is a new approach to helping teenagers caught in the cycle of drugs, alcohol and crime.

StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov
StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention—including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth—will find a wealth of valuable information here.

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Parent Resources

Parents. The Anti-Drug
Resources on advice, drug information, the community, news, getting involved and “Is Your Teen Using?”

American Academy of Pediatrics
Substance abuse prevention-what every parent needs to know

SAMHSA Family Guide
Designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7- to 18-year-olds, the Family Web site emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
lessons for home or school on the science behind drug abuse

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Student/School Resources

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
D.A.R.E., the highly acclaimed program that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.

SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Club Drugs

Above the Influence
This campaign reflects what teens across the country have expressed the pressures they experience in their lives. The goal of this campaign is to help youth stay above the influence. The more aware they are of the influences around them, the better prepared they will be to stand up to the pressures that keep them down.

Drug Enforcement Administration-Just Think Twice
Prevention resources, including: drug facts, information on costs to society, hot topics and teens ask teens-getting answers to your questions about drugs

Students Against Destructive Decisions
Students Against Destructive Decisions’ mission is:
To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.

Freevibe.com
Helping young adults become aware of the risks/dangers of drug use, drug facts, free resources, news and information on how to help a friend.

The Anti-Drug TeachersGuide
TeachersGuide is a drug education resource that was developed by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. We provide teachers with ideas and resources for incorporating drug prevention messages into the classroom.

DIADS Assessment
DIADS Assessment will ask you:

  • what your school currently does in drug abuse prevention
  • what level of support these activities have

DIADS will then give you feedback on:

  • the chance your drug abuse prevention program will succeed
  • the strengths and gaps in your program

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Drug Information

National Institute on Drug Abuse Resources

  • Club Drugs
    Important information and resources on club drugs (Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, GHB and others)
  • HIV and Drug Abuse
    Information on the connection between HIV/AIDS and drug use
  • Marijuana
    General information/facts and research on marijuana and facts parents and teens need to know
  • Anabolic Steroids
    Information, publications, resources, and NIDA's Multimedia Public Education Initiative on anabolic steroids
  • Nicotine Addiction
    Information, publications/news releases, research, resources and events on nicotine addiction

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Publications, frequently asked questions, research information, news/events, and resources on alcohol abuse and alcoholism

StreetDrugs.org
Provides information on drugs and the effects of drugs on the human body.

The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Information, related articles/stories, question/answer, and effects of drugs and alcohol use and abuse

Methresources.gov
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, U.S. Department of Justice, & the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and information and resources on prevention, intervention, and treatment.

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Drug Statistics

National Institute on Drug Abuse
High school and youth trends.

SAMHSA’s Office of Applied Studies (OAS)
SAMHSA’s Office of Applied Studies (OAS) provides the latest national data on (1) alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drug abuse (2) drug related emergency department episodes (3) the nations substance abuse Treatment system.

United States Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse -- A National Challenge: Prevention, Treatment and Research at Health and Human Services

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Wisconsin Resources

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Services relating to substance use and abuse, gambling awareness, reducing tobacco sales to minors, and recovery events.

Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (WAAODA)
WAAODA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable membership organization chartered by the State of Wisconsin. Members include counseling professionals, healthcare administrators, direct service providers, educators and friends and family members of addicted and recovering individuals who actively support alcohol and other drug addiction prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services in communities throughout the state.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
The drug abuse situation and drug use facts in Wisconsin and drug prevention resources

Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources: helping youth, families, schools and communities lead healthy, productive lives.

National Drug Intelligence Center -Wisconsin Drug Threat Assessment
Information on methamphetamine use/abuse and labs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Television-"Meth In Wisconsin-An 'In Wisconsin' Special"
Meth in Wisconsin is made up of four reports that originally aired in the In Wisconsin series in late 2005 and have been updated for this special. The four original reports can also be viewed here along with links to additional information.

Wisconsin State Department of Justice
Methamphetamine in Wisconsin: An Overview. Includes statistics of methamphetamine use and methamphetamine labs in Wisconsin. Also includes information on Wisconsin is doing to combat methamphetamine use/abuse and what you can do to help, information on drug endangered children, clandestine laboratories, chemical hazards and related web resources

Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
The focus of this bibliography is to present a selection of background information, programs in other states, educational materials, and other resources used nationwide to fight the meth epidemic. Both print and electronic resources are included.

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
The Substance Abuse Services web site contains information relative to providers of services, students, and other individuals interested in the substance abuse treatment and recovery field.

Articles/Press Releases on Methamphetamine in Wisconsin

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National Resources

The Drug Enforcement Administration
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA’s mission is: To Strengthen the Capacity of Community Coalitions to Create and Maintain Safe, Healthy and Drug-Free Communities. CADCA supports its members with training and technical assistance, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events.

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.

Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation
The mission of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is to promote, undertake, and evaluate activities, studies, and programs that improve individual and public health, welfare, and safety. In support of this mission, we create and support an environment within which skilled, innovative, and dedicated researchers and practitioners work to extend the leading edges of their respective fields.

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Tribal Resources

Friendship House
The mission of the Friendship House is to promote healing and wellness in the American Indian community by providing a continuum of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services that integrate the traditional American Indian healing practices and state-of-the-art substance abuse treatment methodology.

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is dedicated to helping Native American youth and their families heal from the trauma of alcohol and drug abuse.
The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations came into existence through the vision and foresight of tribal leaders from the Spokane, Kalispel, and Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington, the Nez Perce, Kootenai, and Coeur d'Alene Tribes of Idaho, and the Confederated Umatilla Tribes of Oregon.

The Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP)
IASAP provides funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. In FY 2007, the program will focus attention on controlling and preventing the growing methamphetamine problem in Indian Country.

National Congress of American Indians Meth in Indian Country Initiative
This website provides information on current legislation, conferences and resources/information

METH Awareness and Prevention Project-South Dakota (MAPP-SD)
This website provides information on the Battle on Methamphetamine in Indian Country

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Treatment/Recovery

SoberRecovery
Website dedicated to resources for recovery from alcohol and drug abuse including information on addictions and mental health issues.

The Addiction Recovery Guide
The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs.

The Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC)
ATTC is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary resource that draws upon the knowledge, experience and latest work of recognized experts in the field of addictions.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
Founded in 1944 by Mrs. Marty Mann, a pioneer in the alcoholism field, NCADD provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of Affiliates

Alcoholics Anonymous®
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Drug Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Rehab Program at Support Systems Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Support Systems drug rehabilitation centers offer a wide range of substance abuse treatment programs for recovery from addiction and alcoholism.

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Drug Related Crimes

Office of National Drug Control Policy
Website on the relationship between drugs/substance abuse and crime

DRUGSTORY.org
Statistics on crimes linked to substance abuse

U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs-Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics/publications on crimes related to substance abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse
Information on the economic costs of drug abuse related crime

SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies
Various reports on drug related crime

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Substance Abuse
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