Alcohol and Drugs Resources
Listings on Substance Abuse and Prevention
Web sites
Alcoholics Anonymous
a fellowship of individuals dedicated to helping others recover from alcoholism.
American Medical Association
has a dedicated adolescent health program to reduce use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth
This group, based at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry.
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
is an offshoot of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
whose mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
Marin Institute
a watchdog group that evaluates marketing practices of the alcohol industry.
The National Institute for Drug Abuse
a government agency dedicated to understanding drug abuse and addiction via scientific advances.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
offers educational and self-help resources.
Family Guide: Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
whose mission is to provide students with the best intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage substance abuse, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions.
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
Advice on communicating about drugs to teens
Addressing if parents have done drugs in the past
We Don't Serve Teens
Tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm.
The Century Council
Prom Text
Stop Underage Drinking
Federal resources for information on underage drinking.
Drawing the Line On Underage Alcohol Use
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization uniting communications professionals, renowned scientists and parents. Best known for its national drug-education campaign, the Partnership’s mission is to reduce illicit drug use in America.
Learn-About-Alcoholism.com
Learn About Alcoholism.com is an online alcoholism information resource designed to help individuals who suffer from abuse or dependence, and the people whose lives they impact, gain a better understanding of the disease and begin the journey to better health and emotional wellness.
Drug4Real.com
An interactive prevention program that teaches adolescents about the influence of alcohol and drugs and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances.
Early Intervention in Teen Substance Abuse (LePage Associates)
Books and Video Clips
From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking
Andrea Marks, M.D., Fireside Press
Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility
by Richard J. Bonnie and Mary Ellen O'Connell, National Academy Press
Underage Drinking (Issues That Concern You)
by James Austin, Greenhaven Press
60 Minutes-Party at Gregg's (DVD)
Leslie Stahl, CBS
Teen Brains on Alcohol Video:
Listings on Teens and Smoking
Web sites
Smoking: Don’t let it steer you wrong
An informative fact sheet and set of tips on stopping smoking for teens.
Smoking (KidsHealth.org)
Articles, photos, resources, and other links to help teens stop smoking.
Teen smoking: 10 ways to help teens stay smoke-free
The Mayo Clinic’s preventive program to stop teens from taking their first puff.
Books and DVDs
NoTobacco (DVD for grades 7-12.)
Smoking Is A Dirty Business
David Hoffman. (DVD).
Smoking 101: An overview for teens
by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro, Twenty-first Century Books
The Debate on Lowering the Drinking Age
American Medical Association: Legal Drinking Age
Choose Responsibility
Amethyst Initiative
Slate Magazine: “Quicker Liquor: Should We Lower the Legal Drinking Age,” Darshak Sanghavi
Support 21: Underage Drinking and the Minimum Legal Drinking Law (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Statement on the debate over lowering the minimum legal drinking age, Stephen Wallace (Students Against Destructive Decisions)