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The following government agencies and national, state and community organizations offer comprehensive resources

on substance abuse issues.
 

Federal

 

Executive Office of the President
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Information Clearinghouse
Establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the

nation's drug control program.
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
(800) 666-3332
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education
Makes available information for students, parents,

teachers and administrators and offers grants for anti-alcohol/drug programs.
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-6123
(800) 872-5327
(202) 260-3954
www.ed.gov


U.S. Department of Justice
Community Capacity Development Office
A multi-agency whose strategy is to “weed out” violent crime, gang activity and drug trafficking and “seed”

human services to the areas where these activities occur, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment and neighborhood revitalization.
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
(202) 616-1152
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/


Drug Enforcement Administration
Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and supports non-enforcement

programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
2401 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria, VA 22301
(202) 307-7936
www.dea.gov


Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Offers resources for community-based youth rehabilitation programs and information about the juvenile justice

system.
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
(202) 307-5911
www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/02_1.html


U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-2312
Washington, D.C. 20210
(866) 4-USA-DOL

Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Helps to build a drug-free workforce by equipping

businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address alcohol and drug problems.
www.dol.gov/workingpartners


Substance Abuse Information Database
An interactive database of the Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace, providing a one-stop source of information with summaries and full text of materials relating to workplace substance abuse issues. Employers can draw on articles from experts as well as success stories from a variety of industries to assist them

 in establishing and maintaining a workplace substance abuse program.
www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/default.asp


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides information and resources on alcohol and drug

use disorders and health insurance/Medicaid issues.
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
(877) 696-6775
www.hhs.gov


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Prevention Information Network
Improves the accessibility and quality of alcohol and drug

use disorder prevention programs and provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use and underage alcohol and tobacco use.
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
(240) 276-2420
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/csap.html


National Institutes of Health
The steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation.
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4000

www.nih.gov


National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Prevention Task Force on College Drinking
Offers research and information on college drinking.
Willco Building
5635 Fishers Lane
Bethesda, MD 20892-9304
(301) 443-3860
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov


National Institute on Drug Abuse
Office of Science Policy and Communications
Conducts science-based research on alcohol and drug use disorders.
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 5213, MSC 9561
Bethesda, MD 20892-9561
(301) 443-1124
www.drugabuse.gov


National Library of Medicine
Contains extensive alcohol and drug use disorder research.
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(888) 346-3656
www.nlm.nih.gov


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Improves the accessibility and quality of alcohol and drug

use prevention programs and provides national leadership

in the development of policies, programs and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use and underage alcohol and tobacco use.
1 Choke Cherry Road, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
(240) 276-2750
www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html

 

CSAP Workplace Resource Center Helpline
A help line supplying centralized access to information

about drug-free workplaces and related topics.
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
(240) 276-2600
(800) WORKPLACE
www.drugfreeworkplace.gov

National Alcohol and Drug Services Institute
Educates physicians to prevent and treat alcohol and drug use disorders.
3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-5476
www.fairfaxcounty.gov

 

National Organizations


American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Offers continuing education for alcohol and drug use

disorder treatment professionals.
1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 710
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 393-4484
www.aaap.org


American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provides information for members, parents and families about the treatment of developmental, behavioral and mental disorders.
3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-3007
(202) 966-7300
www.aacap.org


American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Represents the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United

States, Canada and abroad.
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
(703) 838-9808
www.aamft.org/index_nm.asp


American Bar Association

Standing Committee on Substance Abuse
Promotes justice system reform that addresses problems associated with illegal use of drugs and alcohol

nationwide. Collaborates with other ABA entities, federal, state and local public/private organizations and state,

local and territorial bar associations.
740 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 662-1784
www.abanet.org/subabuse


American Council on Alcohol Problems
A federation of 37 state affiliates seeking long-range solutions to alcohol-related problems using educational

and legislative approaches.
2376 Lakeside Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 985-9062

American Council for Drug Education
A prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific

research on drug use and its impact on society.
164 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
(800) 488-DRUG
www.acde.org


American Medical Association
Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
A collaboration of the AMA and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation working to reduce underage alcohol use.
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 621-8335
(312) 464-5000
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3337.html


American Mental Health Counselors Association
Enhances the profession of mental health counseling

through licensing, advocacy education and professional development.
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 304
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-6002
www.amhca.org


American Psychiatric Association
Offers mental health information for professionals, individuals and families.
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
(703) 907-7300
(888) 357-7924
www.psych.org


American Psychological Association
The largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with a membership of more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students.
750 First Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
(202) 336-5500
(800) 374-2721
www.apa.org


American Society of Addiction Medicine
Increases access to and quality of treatment, educates the medical arena and the public and promotes research and prevention.
4601 North Park Avenue
Upper Arcade, Suite 101
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4520
(301) 656-3920
www.asam.org


The Anti Drug@ Work
Serves as a drug prevention information center and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn

from each other.
405 Lexington Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10174
(800) 729-6686
www.theantidrug.com/atwork


Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
Offers training and materials for medical professionals and students and all primary health professional disciplines.
125 Whipple Street, Suite 300
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 349-0000
www.amersa.org


Boston University School of Medicine
Provides summaries of the latest clinically relevant

research on alcohol and health, particularly in the area of health disparities.
715 Albany Street, Talbot Building
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-8000
www.bumc.bu.edu


CompassPoint Addiction Foundation
Researches the causes and nature of alcohol and drug use disorders.
7711 East Greenway Street, Suite 211
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 368-2688
www.addictionresearch.com


Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice
Focuses on reducing reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems.
54 Dore Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-5661
www.cjcj.org


Center for Science in the Public Interest Alcohol

Policies Project
Conducts policy development and technical research for

the prevention of alcohol use disorders at local, state and national levels.
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 332-9110
www.cspinet.org


Center for Substance Abuse Research
A research center providing information on alcohol and

drug use disorders and their impact on individuals,

families and communities.
4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 501
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 405-9770
www.cesar.umd.edu


Child Welfare League of America
A membership organization with more than 1,100 public

and private non-profit agencies promoting the well being

of children, youth and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001-20850
(202) 638-2952
www.cwla.org


Children's Defense Fund
Provides child welfare and health programs globally.
25 E Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 628-8787
www.childrensdefense.org


Danya Institute/CE ATTC
Provides analysis and information to the public and

enhances the workforce development of health care professionals on issues related to drug and alcohol use and addiction.
8737 Colesville Road, #300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 645-1145
www.danyainstitute.org


Drug Strategies
Develops publications and programs focused on effective approaches to the nation’s drug problems.
1616 P Street, Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 289-9070
www.drugstrategies.org


Employee Assistance Professionals Association
A membership organization offering resources to employee assistance professionals.
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-3062
(703) 387-1000
www.eapassn.org


Employee Assistance Society of North America
Provides information for EAP professionals and organizations.
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
(312) 644-0828
www.easna.org


Employee Health Programs
A subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation, designs and manages drug-free workplace programs, Employee Assistance Programs and other services that benefit employers and employees.
P.O. Box 2430
Bethesda, MD 20827
(800) 275-7051
www.ehp.com


The Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems Initiative
Works to increase access to treatment for individuals with alcohol problems by collaborating with policymakers, employers and concerned citizens.
George Washington University
2021 K Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 296-6922
www.ensuringsolutions.org


Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Works within the film, television and music industries to promote the accurate depiction of health and social issues

in entertainment productions; its annual awards show, the PRISM Awards, airs nationally and in 2004 was distributed

to 11,205 treatment and recovery centers nationwide as a tool to encourage open discussion among treatment center staff and recovering clients.
 

EIC East
1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 415
Reston, VA 20190-3303
(703) 481-1414
www.eiconline.org

 

EIC West
2600 West Olive Street, Suite 574
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 333-5001
www.eiconline.org


Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focusing on the needs

of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders, and their families.
9605 Medical Center Drive, Suite 280
Rockville, MD 20850
(703) 684-7710
www.ffcmh.org


Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
Dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment

of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.
180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 543-7155
www.depts.washington.edu/fadu/


Harvard Medical School Division on Addictions
Provides education and training to health care workers

who treat alcohol and drug use disorders and to scientists who study them.
401 Park Drive, Second Floor East
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 432-0058
www.hms.harvard.edu/doa


Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior
Provides continuing medical education for mental health, chemical dependency and alcohol and drug use disorder treatment providers in the United States and Canada.
4370 Alpine Road, Suite 209
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(800) 258-8411
www.iahb.org


Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
Emphasizes the need for drug-free workplace programs

and educates employers and the public at large about the

rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

with regard to drug use disorders and the workplace.
1400 L Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 842-7400
www.drugfreeworkplace.org


International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
A non-profit voluntary membership organization comprised of certifying agencies involved in credentialing alcohol and drug use counselors, clinical supervisors and prevention specialists.
6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 1200
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 294-5827
www.icrcaoda.org


International Nurses Society on Addictions
Offers information and education for nurses concerning prevention, intervention, treatment and management of alcohol and drug use disorders.
P.O. Box 10752
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 821-1292
www.intnsa.org


Join Together
A national resource for communities working to reduce alcohol and drug use disorders offering a comprehensive

Web site, daily news updates, publications and technical assistance.
One Appleton Street, Fourth Floor
Boston, MA 02116-5223
(617) 437-1500
www.jointogether.org


Johnson Institute
A national organization working to identify and eliminate barriers to recovery, while promoting the power and possibility of recovery by enhancing awareness,

prevention, intervention and treatment practices for

alcohol and drug use disorders.
D.C. Office:
613 Second Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 662-7104
www.johnsoninstitute.org


Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Works to stop drunk driving, support victim, and prevent underage drinking.
511 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
(800) 438-6233
www.madd.org


MADD DADS Inc.

Men Against Destruction Defending

Against Drugs and Social Disorder
A grassroots organization of fathers aimed at fighting

gang and gang-related violence, providing family

activities, community education, speaking engagements

and “surrogate fathers” who listen to and care about
street teens.
555 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 388-8171
www.maddads.com


National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to achieve equitable services and treatment for

more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families.
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
(800) 950- 6264
www.nami.org


National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers

Represents private alcohol and drug use disorder

treatment programs throughout the United States.
313 West Liberty Street, Suite 129
Lancaster, PA 17603-2748
(717) 392-8480
www.naatp.org


National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
A membership organization serving addiction professionals who specialize in addiction treatment, prevention and intervention.
901 North Washington Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 548-0497
www.naadac.org


National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and

Disability, Inc.
Promotes awareness and education about alcohol and drug use disorders among people with physical, sensory,

cognitive and developmental disabilities.
2165 Bunker Hill Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402-3801
(650) 578-8047
www.naadd.org


National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery
A campaign including alcohol and tobacco control to

promote positive community and self-images and foster environments free of health disparities.
1231 North Broad Street, First Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 235-6488
www.naaapi.org


National Association of Community Health Centers
Collaborates with community, migrant and homeless

health centers that provide health care to the poor and medically underserved.
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 347-0400
www.nachc.com


National Association of County Behavioral Health

Directors
A non-profit membership organization comprised of county and local behavioral health authorities that plan and

deliver mental health, development disability and alcohol and drug use disorder services, as well as the state associations that represent their interests.
440 First Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 661-8816
www.nacbhd.org


National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
Supports the development of effective prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
808 17th Street NW, Suite 410
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 293-0090
www.nasadad.org


National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Offers information on how to improve the delivery of

quality, cost-effective health care in rural, underserved areas.
2 East Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412
(866) 306-1961
www.narhc.org


National Association of School Psychologists
Provides resources focused on enhancing the mental health and educational competence of all children.
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0270
www.nasponline.org


National Association of Social Workers
Works to enhance the professional growth and

development of its members to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social

policies.
750 First Street NE, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
(800) 638-8799
(202) 408-8600
www.naswdc.org


National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
A private, non-profit membership organization involving service providers, families and youth to promote health

and social justice and address the alcohol, tobacco and

other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander populations.
340 East Second Street, Suite 409
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-5795
www.napafasa.org


National Black Alcoholism and Addiction Council
Provides programs, education and training for the

prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug use

disorders in the African-American community.
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 111
Orlando, FL 32810
(888) NBA-CORG
(407) 532-2774
www.nbacinc.org


National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
Conducts research on the economic and social costs of alcohol and drug use disorders.
633 Third Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 841-5200
www.casacolumbia.org

National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions
Operates a drug prevention and education program called Race Against Drugs, and has a nationwide network of volunteers and federal DEA and FBI agents assisting the program by conducting community and school events throughout the country.
3132 South Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, FL 32119
(386) 760-2254

www.ncprs.org


National Commission Against Drunk Driving
Unites a broad-based coalition of public and private sector organizations and others to reduce impaired driving and

its tragic consequences.
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 370
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 247-6004
www.ncadd.com


National Conference of State Legislatures
Provides information and technical assistance to

legislators and legislative staff on mental health and

alcohol and other substance use disorder treatment and prevention at the state level.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 515
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 624-3581
www.ncsl.org


National Council on Alcoholism and Drug

Dependence, Inc.
A non-profit advocacy organization working with the legislative and executive branches of the federal

government on alcohol and drug policies, advocating for alcoholic and drug-dependent persons and their families,

and providing information on prevention, intervention and treatment to the public.
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005-3201
(800) NCA-CALL
(212) 269-7797
www.ncadd.org


National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Represents the providers of mental health, substance

abuse and developmental disability services who serve

more than 4.5 million adults, children and families each

year and employ more than 250,000 staff.
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 984-6200
www.nccbh.org


National Drug Court Institute
Promotes education, research and scholarship for drug

court and other court-based intervention programs.
4900 Seminary Road, Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 575-9400
www.ndci.org


National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
Offers drug-free workplace program assistance and education.
6868 South Plumer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85706
(877) 817-6809
www.ndfwa.org


National Education Association Health Information Network
Offers resources on youth alcohol and drug use prevention.
1201 16th Street NW, Suite 521
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 822-7570
www.neahin.org/programs/substance/index.htm


National Families in Action
Presents science-based policies to help families and communities prevent youth drug use.
2957 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 248-9676
www.nationalfamilies.org


National Family Partnership
A coalition of families working for substance abuse prevention by hosting a number of prevention activities, including the Red Ribbon Campaign and the Plant a Promise Campaign.
2490 Coral Way, Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 856-4886
www.nfp.org


National Hispanic Medical Association
Conducts health and policy research and offers programs

to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations.
1411 K Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 628-5895
www.nhmamd.org


National Indian Health Board
Provides health care research and services for tribes, area health boards, tribal organizations, federal agencies and private foundations.
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 8-B02
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 742-4262
www.nihb.org


National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
Prevents tobacco use and reduces alcohol use disorders in the Latino community through the dissemination of

science-based research findings, community education, technical assistance, policy analysis and advocacy.
1616 P Street NW, Suite 430
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 265-8054, ext. 61
www.nlcatp.org


National Mental Health Association
Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness

through advocacy, education, research and service.
2001 North Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 684-7722
(800) 969-6642
www.nmha.org


National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Provides education and awareness about the prevention of birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
900 17th Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 785-4585
www.nofas.org


National Treatment Accountability for

Safer Communities
Dedicated to the professional delivery of treatment and

case management services to populations with alcohol and drug use disorders.
2204 Mount Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 836-8272
www.nationaltasc.org


National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
A comprehensive advertising and public relations program offering critical drug information for teens and tips for parents on keeping their kids healthy and drug-free.
www.freevibe.com

 

National Association on Drug Abuse Problems, Inc.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
A private non-profit organization founded by business and labor leaders providing programs that assist at-risk and underserved individuals to become independent, self-sufficient and employed.
355 Lexington Avenue, Second Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-1170
www.nadap.org


The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
A non-profit group helping to reduce demand for illegal

drugs by changing attitudes through media

communications.
405 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10174
(212) 922-1560
www.drugfree.org


Physicians and Lawyers for National Drug Policy
Conducts research and provides information to the public

on drug use disorders, and works to put a new emphasis

on the national drug policy by substantially refocusing the investment in the prevention and treatment of harmful

drug use.
PLNDP National Project Office
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University
Box G-BH
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 444-1817
www.plndp.org


Remove Intoxicated Drivers
Works to deter impaired driving and teen binge drinking by advocating for victims, enablers of tough laws and watchdogs for law enforcement and adjudication in the courts.
P.O. Box 520
Schenectady, NY 12301
(518) 393-4357
www.rid-usa.org


Society for Human Resource Management
National Association on Drug Abuse Problems, Inc.
The world's largest association devoted to human resource management.
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 283-7476
www.shrm.org


State Associations of Addiction Services
Membership consists of state alcohol and drug use disorder prevention and treatment associations.
236 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Suite 505
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 546-4600
www.saasnet.org


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive
Contains alcohol and drug use disorder and mental health research data.
University of Michigan
Institute for Social Research
P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248
(888) 741-7242
www.icpsr.umich.edu


Teen Challenge International
A network of 191 centers throughout the United States providing youth, adults and families with effective and comprehensive faith-based solutions to alcohol and drug problems.
3728 West Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6969
www.teenchallenge.com


University of Baltimore Center for Families,

Children and the Courts
Provides research, evaluation, technical assistance and guidance to family and juvenile courts on substance use, addiction, abuse and neglect, domestic violence and other family-related issues.
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-5750
http://law.ubalt.edu/cfcc


The Urban Institute
Conducts economic and social policy research on a range of issues, including alcohol and drug use disorders, health insurance and community-based healthcare.
2100 M Street NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 833-7200
www.urban.org

State and Community Organizations

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of

New York State
A non-profit membership association consisting of

coalitions, programs and agencies throughout New York State that provide alcohol and drug use disorder

prevention, treatment and research.
1 Columbia Place, Suite 400
Albany, NY 12207-1006
(518) 426-3122
www.asapnys.org

 

Alliance for Recovery
Empowers people to become advocates for recovery in Wisconsin.
6601 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite A
Madison, WI 53719
(800) 787-9979

http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwdc/org/4701601.html


Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc.
Develops comprehensive prevention programs that identify, examine, publicize, intervene and prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
P.O. Box 620
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-3229
www.cadfy.org


Coalition of Behavioral Health Services
A collaboration of organizations and individuals in the Greater Houston metropolitan area working to bridge the gap between alcohol and drug use disorder treatment resources, mental health resources and residents in need

of such services.
303 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 942-4100, ext. 324
www.cbhshouston.org


Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Builds and strengthens the capacity of community

coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug-free

communities.
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-0560
(800) 542-2322
www.cadca.org


Community Intervention
Offers educational materials, training and consultation for professionals working with children ages 5 to 18.
2412 University Ave SE, Suite B
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 332-6537
(800) 328-0417
www.communityintervention.org


Connecticut Clearinghouse
Serves as Connecticut's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, drugs and related issues.
334 Farmington Avenue
Plainville, CT 06062
(800) 232-4424
www.ctclearinghouse.org


Drug Free Business Houston/Drug Free Business Texas
A division of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, helping companies increase safety and productivity

through the establishment of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs.
303 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 942-4100, ext. 325
www.drugfreebusinesshouston.org


Grace Street/The Garage Recovery Cente
A recovery/advocacy talk/music radio show in Portland,

Me., committed to public advocacy; The Garage Recovery Center is a youth-centered indoor skate park, store, coffee shop, art and prevention counseling center.
47 Carriage House Lane
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-3504
www.gracest.net


Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery
A grassroots alliance of individuals who support recovery

by initiating change in legislation and resource allocation, raising awareness through public acknowledgment and promoting support by sharing experiences of recovering people, their families and friends.
8 Mulliken Court
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-8118
www.masap.org/site/recovery.asp


Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
A collective voice of people in recovery, families and

friends, who are helping each other educate the public

about the value of living in recovery, and the resources to support recovery.
30 Winter Street, Third Floor
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 423-6627
www.neaar.org/moar


Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community
A community organization committed to reducing the problems of alcohol and drug use disorders and directly related social issues by serving in the role as a community convener and facilitator.
University of Miami/North South Center
1500 Monza Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146-3027
(305) 284-6848
www.miamicoalition.org


New England Institute of Addiction Studies
New England Alliance for Addiction Recovery
A collaboration of statewide recovery community organizations dedicated to the promotion and

enhancement of recovery and to improving public

awareness about

alcohol and drug use disorders.
1492 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 647-4629
neias@mva.net


Partnership for a Drug-Free Detroit
Offers useful information, training and citywide support

and resources for making communities safe and drug-free.
1151 Taylor Street, Room 335-B
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 876-0770
TrentC@health.ci.detroit.mi.us


Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence, Inc.
Friends of Recovery-Rockland
Challenges stereotypes about addiction recovery.
20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 650
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-7373 ext. 28
www.rcadd.org

 



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BREAKING THE SILENCE

From bottom to top: A family’s generational struggle to live with addictions
Pain and secrecy of addiction shapes "wounded healers"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Top-10 List of Addiction Myths — and Myth Busters
  Books, films and DVDs offer inspiration for getting – and staying – sober

ADDICTION:  WHERE IT STARTS

Addiction treatment catching up with ground-breaking brain and genetic research
Challenge one: Deciding to fight addiction. Challenge two: Paying for it

The first 90 days: "When I’m released, I’ll change people, places and things"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  How to choose a quality treatment program
  Treatment locator guide

YOUTH: THE DANGER ZONE

The danger zone: 1.6 million addicted kids shaping outside-the-box treatment strategies
For Santa Cruz’s young drug offenders, the whole village becomes treatment team
A cautionary tale from a child prodigy of substance abuse

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  First, take a deep breath: Comprehensive tips to finding addiction treatment for your child
  Check yourself: A self-test on teen’s first drug of choice
  A resource list for adolescent and teen prevention and treatment

DISPARITY:
THE SILENT VICTIMS

With nearly 50 percent rise in drug-related arrests, women are the silent casualties of war on drugs
Addiction’s one-two punch: Abuse, social messaging make women harder to treat
Drug courts, treatment programs chipping away at numbers of imprisoned black males
From girl to woman: "I couldn’t count on myself. I couldn’t count on my emotions."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Resource list for treatment, recovery and support
  Women-specific treatment resources

RECOVERY: THE NEW ACTIVISM

The new activism: Addiction recovery prepares to move ‘out of the basement’ into public health arena
Life in recovery: "There’s something about being out there every day, getting stronger in front of the world."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  List of recovery groups, programs and services
  Realistic recovery: How to survive that first year
  Choices abound to help you stay on path to recovery

OPINION - EDITORIAL

What a story: Treating addiction effectively means saving lives and money