Addiction and Prevention
Drug and Addiction Web Sites and Information
The following web sites have information about addiction:
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, www.drugfreenj.org |
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Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University http://www.casacolumbia.org/ |
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), www.dare-america.com |
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Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, www.state.nj.US/treasury/gcada/ |
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Indiana Prevention Resource Center, www.drugs.indiana.edu |
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Join Together, www.jointogether.org |
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), www.madd.org |
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The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), www.naadac.org |
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The National Clearinghouse For Alcohol and Drug Information's Prevfine, www.health.org/prevdef.httm |
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Department of Health and Human Services (HSS), www.os.dhhs.gov |
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), www.usdoj.gov/dea |
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (N1AAA), http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ |
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), www.nida.nih.gov |
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National Library of Medicine, www.nlm.nih.gov |
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National Inhalant Prevention Coalition, www.inhalants.org |
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Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), www.samhsa.gov |
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Partnership for a Drug-Free America's Drug-Free Resource Net, www.drugfreeamerica.org |
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, www.drugfreenj.org |
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Texas Youth Commission Office of Prevention, www.tyc.state.tx.us/pevention/40001ref.html |
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, www.nwif.org |
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The Center For Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), http://www.cesar.umd.edu |
Prevention
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ALCOHOLimpairs your judgment leading to risky behaviors, including having unprotected sex. more  |
LSD(aka Acid) is often added to paper "doses" and may produce delusions and visual hallucinations. more |
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ECSTASY(aka MDMA, XTC) is a club drug, is a synthetic, mind-altering drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. more |
METHAMPHETAMINE(aka Speed, Ice, Crystal) is a highly addictive stimulant similar to cocaine, is the fastest-growing new drug in America. more |
GHBhas reportedly been used in cases of date rape because it goes undetected if slipped into someone's drink. more |
OVER-THE-COUNTER
DRUGSReports of nonprescription abuse of cough and cold medicines have increased. "Robo-tripping," because its effects are similar to PCP, can cause slurred speech, seizures and even death. more |
HEROINhighly addictive and has become more readily available to young people because it's cheaper and purer than in the past. more |
PRESCRIPTION
DRUGSNonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern and can lead to dependence and possibly addiction. more |
INHALANTScan result in death from the very first use. Teens "sniff or "huff" ordinary household products like nail polish remover, cleaning fluid, gasoline, and spray paint. more |
STEROIDSappealing to teen athletes, especially those feeling pressure to succeed. They are illegal and can have long term side effects. more |
KETAMINE(aka Special K) can damage the neurons in your brain and impair your judgement. It's strength and effects varies each time, making it extremly unpredictable. more |
TOBACCONicotine, the main drug in tobacco, is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death. more |
ALCOHOLimpairs your judgment leading to risky behaviors, including having unprotected sex. more |
LSD(aka Acid) is often added to paper "doses" and may produce delusions and visual hallucinations. more |
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ECSTASY(aka MDMA, XTC) is a club drug, is a synthetic, mind-altering drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. more |
METHAMPHETAMINE(aka Speed, Ice, Crystal) is a highly addictive stimulant similar to cocaine, is the fastest-growing new drug in America. more |
GHBhas reportedly been used in cases of date rape because it goes undetected if slipped into someone's drink. more |
OVER-THE-COUNTER
DRUGSReports of nonprescription abuse of cough and cold medicines have increased. "Robo-tripping," because its effects are similar to PCP, can cause slurred speech, seizures and even death. more |
HEROINhighly addictive and has become more readily available to young people because it's cheaper and purer than in the past. more |
PRESCRIPTION
DRUGSNonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern and can lead to dependence and possibly addiction. more |
INHALANTScan result in death from the very first use. Teens "sniff or "huff" ordinary household products like nail polish remover, cleaning fluid, gasoline, and spray paint. more |
STEROIDSappealing to teen athletes, especially those feeling pressure to succeed. They are illegal and can have long term side effects. more |
KETAMINE(aka Special K) can damage the neurons in your brain and impair your judgement. It's strength and effects varies each time, making it extremly unpredictable. more |
TOBACCONicotine, the main drug in tobacco, is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death. more |
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