Resources

Disclaimer: The listing of these website links does not constitute endorsement or affiliation of NBAC with any of the listed organizations. NBAC cannot vouch for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information contained within the listed website and advises users to check any information conveyed on these sites with a reliable source. We offer these links to assist individuals and programs to enhance information about substance abuse related topics.

Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Twelve Step program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes who meet to find freedom from the past and ways to improve today.
www.adultchildren.org

Al-Anon/Alateen
Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend. support for friends and families.
www.al-anon.alateen.org

Alcohol Cost Calculator for Kids
A simple, online tool that does the number crunching necessary to make data from the National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health more meaningful at the local level. Allows child, health and safety advocates estimate how many young people living within their own communities need treatment for serious alcohol problems.
www.alcoholcostcalculator.org/kids

Alcohólicos Anónimos (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous outreach and support for speakers of Spanish. An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
www.aa.org/sp_index.cfm

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
www.aa.org

The Alliance Project
Broad cross-section of organizations sharing common concerns about the devastating diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction, and the dramatic lack of proper public response to this growing health crisis.
www.defeataddiction.org

American Council for Drug Education
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.
www.acde.org

American Society of Addiction Medicine
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
www.asam.org

Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University
Promotes the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, education, training and policy advocacy.
caas.brown.edu

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people; promotes health through strong partnerships; serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities.
www.cdc.gov

Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
Nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages. www.cspinet.org

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
CSAP, under the auspices Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the US Department of Health and Human Services, provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances.
www.samhsa.gov/csap/index.htm

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
A University of Maryland research center which collects, analyzes and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally. Conducts policy-relevant research on specific initiatives to prevent, treat, and control substance abuse.
www.cesar.umd.edu

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
CSAT,under the auspices Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the US Department of Health and Human Services, is Congressionally mandated to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems.
www.samhsa.gov/csat/csat.htm

Cocaine Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction; the primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.
www.ca.org

CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provides strategies and solutions to prevent the harmful consequences of college drinking, based on research.
www.cadca.org

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Premier membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy and drug-free -- one community at a time.
www.cadca.org

Drug Strategies
Promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives.
www.drugstrategies.org

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
Largest and oldest professional association for persons in the employee assistance program field, representing more than 7,000 individuals and organizations with an interest in employee assistance in 107 chapters around the globe.
www.EAP-Association.com

Entertainment Industries Council (EIC)
Founded by leaders in the entertainment industry to provide information, awareness and understanding of major public health and social issues among the entertainment industry, and to audiences at large. EIC addresses issues including addictions to alcohol, legal and illegal substances, and nicotine.
www.eiconline.org

Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study
The first study to assess the actual extent of alcohol diagnoses among college students; previous studies on college drinking have concentrated on the type, frequency and amount of alcohol consumed.
www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/Documents/dependence_0602-pressRelease/

Hazelden Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. Provides residential and outpatient treatment for adults and young people, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professionals. Also premier publisher of information on this subject and related areas.
www.hazelden.org

Intervention Resource Center
A site for friends and family of those who abuse alcohol and other drugs.
www.interventioninfo.org

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Largest US foundation devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans; concentrates grantmaking in three areas: assuring that all Americans have access to basic health care; improving care and support for people with chronic health conditions; and promoting health and disease prevention by reducing the harm caused by substance abuse.
www.rwjf.org

Johnson Institute
Improves and expands the public's understanding of addiction as a treatable illness, and promote the power and possibility of recovery from alcoholism, and other drug addiction.
www.johnsoninstitute.org

Join Together
A national resource for communities fighting substance abuse and gun violence. A project of the Boston University School of Public Health
www.jointogether.org

Legal Action Center
The only law and policy organization in the US that fights discrimination against people with histories of addiction, AIDS, and criminal records and advocates for sound public policies in these areas. Provides legal services including impact litigation, policy advocacy and research, training, technical assistance and education.
www.lac.org

The Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
Creates an environment that helps individuals make healthy choices and requires responsible action from government and business; Collaborating with the World Health Organization and other groups to build the world's only database on alcohol use, problems, and policies worldwide.
www.marininstitute.org

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National volunteer organization, with community chapters throughout the US, whose goal is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
www.madd.org

Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home
Reporting on the science of understanding and treating addiction, animated scientific illustrations, and real-life stories of people who talk about their struggles with the disease of addiction and their lives in recovery.
www.thirteen.org/closetohome/home.html

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
www.na.org

Nar-Anon Family Groups
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.
www.nar-anon.org

National Association for Children Of Alcoholics (NACoA)
A national, nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. Advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies.
www.nacoa.net

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
Dedicated to promoting, assisting and enhancing the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions.
www.naatp.org

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Global organization of addiction focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities and empowers addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.
www.naadac.org

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
A private, nonprofit, educational, scientific, and informational organization that fosters and supports the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
www.nasadad.org

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
Seeks to reduce substance abuse, crime and recidivism by promoting and advocating for the establishment and funding of drug courts and providing for collection and dissemination of information, technical assistance, and mutual support to association members.
www.nadcp.org

National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council (NBAC)
Provides leadership for the prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and other drugs of abuse. Represents a cross-section of the larger black community, interested citizens, recovering alcoholics, counselors, administrators, politicians and business persons.
www.nbacinc.org

National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
A unique think and action tank that engages all disciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society.
www.casacolumbia.org

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Federal resource for information about substance abuse prevention and treatment, offering more than 500 items from various government and other educational organizations, to the public. Many publications are free of charge.
www.health.org

National Families in Action
A national drug education, prevention, and policy center that helps families and communities prevent drug abuse among children by promoting policies based on science.
www.nationalfamilies.org

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Federal agency, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Maintains statistics on DWI and DUI.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Part of the National Institues of Health, supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
www.niaaa.nih.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Part of the National Institues of Health, leads the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
www.nida.nih.gov

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect.
www.nofas.org

National Women's Resource Center (NWHRC)
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease. National clearinghouse for women’s health information.
www.healthywomen.org

Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC)
Created by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies and programs that help to eliminate disparities in health.
www.omhrc.gov

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
An office of the White House that establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the nation's drug control programs through publication of the annual National Drug Control Strategy.
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

Oxford House
Nonprofit organization which connects all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where need arises. The concept describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free group home.
www.oxfordhouse.org

Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Nonprofit coalition of professionals from the communications industry whose mission is to reduce demand for illegal drugs in America through a national anti-drug advertising campaign and other forms of media communication.
www.drugfreeamerica.org

Partnership for Prevention
A membership association of corporations, non-profits, and state health departments working to emphasize disease prevention and health promotion in national policy and practice.
www.prevent.org

National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month
Aims to promote the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, laud contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible.
www.health.org/recoverymonth/

Red Ribbon Works
A parent-based community coalition designed keep kids off tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs by educating and partnering with families and the community.
www.redribbonworks.org

Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID)
Deters impaired driving and teen binge drinking; advocates for victims and tough laws; acts as watchdogs for law enforcement and adjudication in the courts; educates the public about the impact of abusive alcohol use.
www.rid-usa.org

Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies Library
A multidisciplinary institute dedicated to acquisition and dissemination of knowledge on psychoactive substance use and related phenomena with primary emphasis on alcohol use and consequences.
www.alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu

Safe & Drug Free Schools Program
The federal government's primary vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and violence, through education and prevention activities in our nation's schools.
www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drunk driving, drug abuse and other destructive decisions.
www.saddonline.com

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs, sponosred by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

The Trauma Foundation
A nonprofit organization committed to working to prevent alcohol injuries and deaths, particularly among young people.
www.tf.org

Women For Sobriety
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.
www.womenforsobriety.org