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Sites by or about community or national organizations that deal with various aspects of substance abuse.

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• Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc.

  http://www.adac.org.au/
  Development of harm-reduction programmes related to substance misuse in South Australian Aboriginal communities, with details of current projects and free information leaflets to download.

• Addiction Science

  http://www.addictionscience.net/
  A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.

• Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand

  http://www.alcohol.org.nz/
  ALAC's primary objective is to promote moderation in the use of alcohol and to develop and promote strategies that will reduce alcohol related problems for New Zealand.

• Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area

  http://www.alcoholismcouncil.org/
  Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education.

• American Council for Drug Education

  http://www.acde.org/
  A 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.

• American Society of Addiction Medicine

  http://www.asam.org/
  Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.

• Arium Foundation Resources for Addictions

  http://www.arium.org/
  A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.

• Association for Medical Education & Research in Substance Abuse

  http://www.amersa.org/
  Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.

• California Association for Alcohol Drug Educators

  http://www.caade.org/
  CAADE serves College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared.

• California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

  http://www.caadac.org/
  Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.

• California Society of Addiction Medicine

  http://www.csam-asam.org/
  CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973.

• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

  http://www.ccsa.ca/
  Non-profit organization provides a resource database, FAQ, events calendar, publications, and statistics.

• Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)

  http://www.cesar.umd.edu/
  Conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical information and policy analysis, and provides assistance to agencies and organizations in substance abuse related fields.

• Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)

  http://casat.unr.edu/
  To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. CASAT is located at the University of Nevada, Reno.

• Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse

  http://www.med.miami.edu/ctrada
  NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.

• Centers for the Application of Prevention Technologies

  http://captus.samhsa.gov/
  Assists states, jurisdictions, and community-based prevention programs to apply scientifically defensible strategies in their efforts to prevent substance abuse.

• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

  http://www.cadca.org/
  CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free

• Connecticut Clearinghouse

  http://www.ctclearinghouse.org/
  Resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness.

• Council on Prevention Education: Substances, Inc.

  http://www.copes.org/
  Providing training, workshops, educational programs, and consulting services on substance abuse prevention for the State of Kentucky.

• Drug Free America Foundation

  http://www.dfaf.org/
  Develops and promotes global anti-drug legalization strategies, drug policy and drug prevention tools for parents and youth.

• Drug-Free Marion County

  http://www.drugfreemc.org/
  Plan, promotes, and implements community efforts to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County, Indiana.

• Easy Does It, Inc.

  http://www.easydoesitinc.org/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, job training, placement and providing space for 12 Step meetings.

• EFTC - European Federation of Therapeutic Communities

  http://www.eftc-europe.com/
  Organisation supporting the psychopedagogical approach helping drug addicts to return to a drug free life style.

• Eurocare

  http://www.eurocare.org/
  Advocacy for the prevention of alcohol related harm in Europe.

• FCD Educational Services, Inc.

  http://www.fcd.org/
  A nonprofit organization that provides alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education and prevention programs to schools throughout the United States and abroad.

• Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals

  http://www.fdap.org.uk/
  Association of practitioners in the substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) field - including counsellors, key workers, referrers, nurses, doctors. Includes news, training and jobs sections.

• Foundation for a Functional America

  http://functionalamerica.savei.net/
  Organization whose mission is to help people live a better life free of addiction.

• Georgia Addiction Counselors Association

  http://www.gaca.org/
  A non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling.

• Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association

  http://www.iadda.org/
  IADDA is a statewide organization representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field.

• International Harm Reduction Association

  http://www.ihra.net/
  Working with national and international groups to promote evidence-based strategies in reducing the effects of all psychoactive substances (including illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol). Includes newsletter and details of conferences and research.

• International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism

  http://www.isbra.com/
  Promotes excellence internationally in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena.

• Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation

  http://iconsortium.subst-abuse.uiowa.edu/
  Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.

• Lee's Summit CARES

  http://www.lscares.org/
  Non-profit organization based in Lee's Summit, MO. CARES mission is to direct, support and coordinate efforts of the community to help reduce substance abuse and promote youth safety.

• Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

  http://www.licadd.org/
  The primary mission of LICADD is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug  addictions, and related problems.

• MAAC Project

  http://www.maacproject.org/
  It has developed specific services to address the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse to help achieve long-term sobriety. Recovery and Human resources.

• Massachusetts Sober Housing Corporation

  http://www.soberhousing.com/
  Details about this organization which purchases large houses to create Oxford Houses, the most successful sober housing model for recovering alcoholics and addicts.

• National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.

  http://www.napafasa.org/
  Dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere.

• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors

  http://www.nasadad.org/
  NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.

• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

  http://www.ncadd-middlesex.org/
  Established in 1980 in Middlesex County, their mission is to prevent the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and related problems through prevention education, advocacy and public awareness.

• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-New Jersey

  http://www.ncaddnj.org/
  Offers addiction news and information source featuring resources and information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse

  http://www.drugabuse.gov/
  The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

• NCADD

  http://www.ncadd.org/
  The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a volunteer health organization providing education, information, help and hope. Includes alcoholism facts, and youth information.

• NIAAA

  http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
  National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.

• Pacific Asian Alcohol and Drug Program - PAADP

  http://www.paadp.org/
  A program of Special Service For Groups (SSG) organized by a group of community citizens concerned with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the Pacific Asian community of the greater Los Angeles area.

• Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy

  http://www.plndp.org/
  All-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.

• Prevention by Design

  http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~pbd/
  Prevention by Design helps California communities deliver Alcohol and Other Drug services, meet state and federal requirements, and acquire funding for prevention programs.

• Racing for Recovery

  http://www.racingforrecovery.com/
  Racing for Recovery helps to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions.

• Recovery is Everywhere

  http://www.recoveryiseverywhere.com/
  Public education and awareness campaign created to fight the stigma of addiction and normalize recovery. Site provides materials for community awareness and events.

• Society for the Study of Addiction

  http://www.addiction-ssa.org/
  A society of professionals in the field of the addictions that share their knowledge, skills, and friendships.

• Substance Abuse Prevention Services of the Carolinas

  http://www.preventionservices.org/
  A program of community intervention and science-based educational programs, with a newsletter, and details of services and training.

• Substance Abuse Program Administrators' Certification Commission

  http://www.sapacc.org/
  The national (U.S.) certifying body for workplace substance abuse program administrators.

• Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP)

  http://www.smmgp.org.uk/
  Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.

• The Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon

  http://www.accbo.com/
  Provides certification for substance abuse professionals.

• The Association For Addiction Professionals

  http://www.naadac.org/
  Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.

• The Partnership at Drugfree.org

  http://www.drugfree.org/
  A drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resource to help parents and caregivers address alcohol and drug abuse with teens and young adults.

• The Sober Living Network

  http://soberhousing.net/
  Provides technical assistance, training, and advocacy, and includes a database of recovery houses in California.

• The Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association

  http://www.sapaa.com/
  Promotes standards in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education and training.

• U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance

  http://www.dot.gov/odapc
  Office set up to develop policy, provide guidance and offer consultation on drug and alcohol issues within the transportation industry to the Secretary, DOT's Operating Administrations, the transportation industry, and other Federal Executive Agencies.

• US Drug Enforcement Agency

  http://www.dea.gov/
  Lead agency for domestic enforcement of federal drug laws, and for coordinating and pursuing U.S. drug investigations abroad. Includes links to programs, major operations, statistics and publications.

• Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

  http://www.waaoda.org/
  Organization chartered by the State of Wisconsin. Members include counseling professionals, healthcare administrators, service providers, educators and friends and family members of addicted and recovering individuals.

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