Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs- Resources
Inhalants
Preventing inhalant use is a vital component in the fight against illegal drug use, get the facts about what inhalant abuse is, and how to prevent the rise in its abuse.
Related Web Sites
Addictions and Life Web Site, Drug Slang Words
This easy to search site does a nice job of defining thousands of drug abuse signs, symptoms and terms associated with various addictions. The full 44 page document can also be downloaded and viewers are encouraged to contribute to this collection of terms.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Home page for the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Organization.
American Cancer Society
This nationwide health organization provides information on cancer protection and The Great American Smoke Out. News and support services are also offered.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is a nationwide health organization supported by legions of dedicated volunteers, a professional staff, and the country's leading experts in lung disease. This site provides information about tobacco use prevention, contact information for the Illinois offices of the ALA, and other organization information.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the largest non-government initiative ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction. This site provides recent news and information and links to sites with research data online.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
CSPI seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol.
CNN Weed Wars: Marijuana as Medicine
CNN has put together some extensive coverage on the debate over medicinal uses of marijuana. Follow the link to see their story.
Drug Watch International
The purpose of Drug Watch is to provide the public, policymakers and the media with current drug information, factual research and expert resources, and to counter measures aimed at drug legalization.
Join Together
An electronic resource center on substance abuse and gun violence, funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Lighthouse Institute, Chestnut Health Systems
The mission of the Institute is to help practitioners improve the quality of their services through research, training, and publishing. This site includes an exceptional link library of ATOD and behaviorial health research sites and a catalog of publications.
M.A.D.D.
Mother's Against Drunk Driving Information. Their focus is to look for effective solutions to drunk driving and underage drinking problems, while supporting those who have already experienced the pain of these senseless crimes.
The Monitoring the Future Study
This is home of the national annual survey of 8th, 10th and 12th grade students. Many data tables are available here before they're available in print anywhere.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Also called PREVLine (Prevention Online), this substance abuse resource is from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. It provides daily updates on prevention resources, publications, various SAMHSA sponsored campaigns, and NCADI research briefs.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD)
Site provides action alerts, advocacy information, covers advertising issues and covers national alcohol and other drug related legislation.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
This site specializes in inhalant prevention and awareness education.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
All of NOFAS's work is dedicated to spreading the message that drinking and pregnancy do not mix.
NIDA's Capsule's Index
Includes statistics on drug abuse, drug profiles and special population issues.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The principle purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, the goals of which are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences, including drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among youth.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Comprehensive drug information, parenting resources and frequently asked questions about drug-related issues.
Prevention First, Incorporated
Prevention First is a nonprofit organization providing information on prevention to anyone interested in health promotion and the prevention of substance abuse. Prevention First is Illinois' prevention resource center and manages the Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resource (RADAR) clearinghouse. This site describes the organization's services and includes links to ATOD and related prevention sites.
Jail Diversion and Crime Prevention
Youth Services Department
3026 South California, Building 1, 2nd floor
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone 773-869-4711 Fax 773-869-7514
ccysd@cookcountysheriff.org
