Alcohol and Other Drugs

Contents: About Alcohol and Other Drugs Related Services at Tang Center Additional Online Resources Related Topics

About Alcohol and Other Drugs
The mission of our Alcohol and Other Drug Program is to create a campus environment that:

• Supports and encourages respect and responsibility for self and others.
• Promotes safe and healthful behaviors to reduce the harm associated with high risk drinking and other drug use.
  

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 (SAMSHA) 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

• Facts on Tap
  http://www.factsontap.org/
  Web site is accessible and easy to navigate. Geared towards college students. Good quizzes. Helpful information about helping a friend who has a drinking problem.
• Self-Scoring Alcohol Check-Up
  http://www.habitsmart.com/chkup.html
  Good questionnaire that tests knowledge about general alcohol use. Also provides feedback about the quiz-taker's drinking habits and offers some options for changing damaging drinking habits.
• How Alcohol Works
  www.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm
  Simple, yet very informative website that objectively explains the chemistry and biochemistry of alcohol, alcohol absorption and elimination. Topics include: What is alcohol? How alcohol enters and leaves the body; the effects of alcohol and how the body responds to alcohol. All topics have printable versions. Site also has info about alcohol abuse and numerous links to other websites with more information.

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.
  

Related topics

• Sexual Assault/Rape: Alcohol and Other Drugs

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: October 2004

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