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Alcohol and Other Drugs: online resources

General

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) clearinghouse for information on most available drugs, including alcohol and tobacco. The information is in the form of various reports. Information emphasizes the negative aspects of alcohol abuse and drug use.
  • Go Ask Alice
    http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/Cat2.html
    Hip and topical question/answer website from Columbia University. Great range of alcohol, tobacco and other drug questions with non-judgmental and information-filled answers. (Health Services @ Columbia University.)

Alcohol

  • Alcohol Innerview
    http://www.alcoholinnerview.com/
    Alcohol Innerview is an online Brief Motivational Interview designed for college students.  It’s in an easy to use, online format and takes about 15-20 minutes. Your confidentiality is guarnateed and your receive personal comparative feedback

    PartySafe@Cal
    http://partysafe.berkeley.edu/
    Information about UC Berkeley alcohol issues and strategies, college drinking facts, and resources for hosts, guests and neighbors to minimize harm associated with student drinking.

    AlcohoPolicyMD.com
    http://www.alcoholpolicymd.com/
    A website dedicated to promoting physician and community action on alcohol and health. It offers a variety of information on local, national, and global alcohol issues.

    Rethinking Drinking – Alcohol and Your Health
    http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
    The main target audience for this NIAAA website is the 3 in 10 U.S. adults who drink more than the low risk limits.

    College Drinking – Changing the Culture
    http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
    This NIAAA website is a one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.

Other Drugs

  • Psychoactive Drugs
    http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/psychoactives.shtml
    Information about the history, safe use, chemistry, and laws pertaining to many different drugs, including alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. It is also very up to date with the latest "designer" drugs available on the street. It has links to relevant books and media coverage, and forums/chat rooms where users can share their experiences.
  • Drug Policy Alliance
    http://www.drugpolicy.org/homepage.cfm
    Primary focus on drug policy issues. List of drugs includes an historical overview, current state by state punishments for possession and use, and myths and facts. Also includes detailed information about the political issue of the "War of Drugs" as well as links to other websites.


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Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to diagnose, treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease. It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between an individual and his/her clinician.

Last revised: September 2011

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