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Links Addiction Technology Transfer Centers The Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC) is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary resource that draws upon the knowledge, experience and latest work of recognized experts in the field of addictions. The network is comprised of 13 independent Regional Centers and a National Office. Visit their site for a National calendar of events and training opportunities for addiction treatment practitioners, monthly e-zine Eye on the Field highlights, important topics in treatment and research and a National treatment facility locator. Alcoholics Anonymous Founded in 1935, this fellowship has assisted more than two million people with alcohol problems. The official AA site provides information on the organization, publications and a directory of offices and services Al-Anon/Alateen Offers help and support for the families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-anon members. The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute The University of Washington established the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute in October of 1973 as an interdisciplinary research center. ADAI’s mission has been to conduct and support research and disseminate research findings in substance abuse. This center’s web site has a selection of web links, including research centers, journals, and related organizations. American Council for Drug Education The American Council for Drug Education is 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. Develops and disseminates drug education materials to individuals, professionals, and organizations regarding drug use and abuse. This organization is especially geared toward helping children, adolescents, and their families. American Medical Association The American Medical Association’s (AMA) work includes the development and promotion of standards in medical practice, research, and education; strong advocacy agenda on behalf of patients and physicians; and the commitment to providing timely information on matters important to the health of America. American Society of Addiction Medicine The nation's medical society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions. This site includes information on patient placement criteria, pain management, practice guidelines, public policy and publications. Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) Disseminates state-of-the-art scientific information about substance abuse education and research, through means such as the National AMERSA conference and the organization’s journal, Substance Abuse. Addiction Specialists of Kansas, Inc. Addiction Specialists of Kansas maintains a PA specific page of substance abuse links Addiction Resource Guide A comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilites online. Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Providers of NYS (ASAP) The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State is committed to working together to support organizations, groups, and individuals that prevent and alleviate the profound personal, social and economic consequences of alcoholism and substance abuse in New York State. Addiction Treatment Providers of New Jersey The mission of the Addiction Treatment Providers of New Jersey, Inc. (ATPNJ) is to represent the interests of our members so they may meet the needs of all individuals affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and addiction in New Jersey. A web-based program for learning how to do a brief intervention (University of Vermont) Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Curriculum (Boston U.) Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in the Emergency Department- DOT American College of Emergency Room Physicians resources Audiovisual example of brief intervention (University of Vermont) Brandeis University's Heller School - The Schneider Institute for Health Policy The Schneider Institute for Health policy at Brandeis University’s Heller School has achieved national recognition as a leading health care policy and research institution. The institute comprises three major divisions - Health Services Research, Policy Development and Implementation, and Technology and Organizational Change - which investigate a range of health care concerns: finance and reimbursement, state and local policies, vulnerable populations, diversity and long-term care for elders, substance abuse, and program evaluation. Building Bridges Designing better systems of care for people with co-occurring mental and addictive disorders - Building Bridges is an initiative sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur foundations to establish and evaluate best practices in the care of people with co-occurring mental and addictive disorders Buprenorphine Physician Locator The Locator is an on-line resource designed to assist the States, medical and addiction treatment communities, potential patients, and/or their families in finding information on locating physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone® and Subutex®) for treatment of opioid addiction. The Locator lists: Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Programs The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs was established by the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act and is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive health, education, and rehabilitation program for the prevention, intervention, treatment and case management of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. This program is implemented through grant agreements with the 49 Single County Authorities (SCAs) who, in turn, contract with private service providers. BDAP provides for central planning, management, and monitoring; the SCAs provide administrative oversight to the local contracted programs. Programs are funded with state and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant funds. Brief Intervention for Alcohol Problems- Alcohol Alert April 1999 Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Programs - SBIRT Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) Award Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is a national agency, established in 1988 by an Act of Parliament, that supports and assists organizations involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and education programming; disseminates information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse; and promotes informed debate on substance abuse issues. This web site includes an extremely comprehensive list of links to other web pages related to drug policy, treatment, and other drug related topics. Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), at the University of Maryland at College Park, is dedicated to addressing the problems substance abuse creates for individuals, families and communities. The mission of CESAR is to inform policymakers, practitioners, and the general public about substance abuse-its nature and extent, its prevention and treatment, and its relation to other problems. CESAR also conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical and other information, assists in training students in substance abuse research methods and policy analysis, and provides technical assistance to agencies and organizations working in substance abuse related fields. Visit their site for AIDS information, Drug Information, Criminal Justice Information and Data Sources. Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University (CAAS) The Center's mission is to promote the identification, prevention and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, publications, education and training. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Government center/program that provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances. Provides its programs, history and accomplishments, publications, calendar of events and other information. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Created in 1992 with a congressional mandate to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. This center offers treatment research, statistics, publications and web resources. CME Course: Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use Problems- Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina CO-OCCURRING COLLABORATIVE of SOUTHERN MAINE: Collaborative's funding in 1992, the hard work and creative energies of its member have made a difference in the lives of those with dual disorders. The Collaborative consists of consumers and family members and more than 40 agencies who work together to coordinate and integrate services for people with co-occurring disorders. Its mission is to reduce barriers and create effective community-based services. CCSME is supported by funds from the Office of Substance Abuse, Department of Health and Human Services Provides information on workplace substance abuse. Also provides a link to: The Substance Abuse Information Database (SAID) The Substance Abuse Information Database contains abstracts, extensive summaries, and in some cases the full text of books, pamphlets, and training manuals. It also lists educational aids such as videos and posters. Do It Now Foundation Do It Now Foundation’s mission is to create and disseminate accurate, creative, and realistic information on drugs, alcohol, sexuality, and other behavioral health topics. The cornerstone of the Foundation’s philosophy has always centered on individual empowerment and the notion that each of us is uniquely qualified to make decisions concerning the content and quality of our lives. Dual Diagnosis Comprehensive Service Development for Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism (MIDAA) This site is designed to provide information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field. Doctors Miss Intervention Opportunity with Alcoholics Although alcohol-dependent people frequently use medical and mental health services, a new study finds that doctors often fail to discuss problem drinking during office visits, Health Day News reported July 15. Drug Free Pennsylvania This is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to curbing drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse. One of the first of its kind in the nation, this organization works with local corporations, professional associations, schools, community groups, media outlets and others to create awareness about substance abuse and provide drug-free business resources. Through these efforts, we intend to promote healthy, drug-free lives and workplaces. Drug Free Business Houston Since 1985, Drug Free Business Houston has helped thousands of companies and organizations - small and large, public and private, create and implement voluntary drug-free workplace programs, and/or comply with federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations. Its goal is to develop a drug-free business community by providing a framework for each employer to establish a drug-free workplace. It can provide every business - regardless of size and resources - the knowledge, opportunity and means to economically address substance abuse in the workplace. Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network To develop and establish a viable state wide network that promotes the recovery of all Tennesseans who are affected by the dual disorders of mental illness and alcohol or drug abuse. Dual Diagnosis Guidelines This website provides links to clinical guidelines for treating dually diagnosed individuals. Drug Treatment Centers and Drug Rehabilitation Sober Living drug and alcoholism treatment centers provide help for chemical dependency, substance abuse, and alcoholism; while living on the beach. DUAL DIAGNOSIS WEBSITE Hello, I'm Kathleen Sciacca, and I would like to welcome you to the Dual Diagnosis Website. Dual Diagnosis refers to co-occurring Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and/or Alcoholism in various combinations. This site is designed to provide information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field. Office of National Drug Control Policy Evidence-Based Principles for Substance Abuse Prevention Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems (Ensuring Solutions) at the George Washington University Medical Center seeks to increase access to treatment for individuals with alcohol problems. Working with policymakers, employers, and concerned citizens, Ensuring Solutions provides research-based information and tools to help curb the avoidable health care and other costs associated with alcohol use and improve access to treatment for Americans who need it. The project is supported by a grant form The Pew Charitable Trusts. Evidence Based Practices Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) The FASD Center is a Federal initiative devoted to preventing and treating FASD. This Web site provides information and resources about FASD. For more help, you can request training and technical assistance. We also provide materials you can use to raise awareness about FASD. Funding: Grants Support Research on Alcohol-Related Public Policy The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will award research grants to study alcohol-related public policies such as those detailed in the Alcohol Policy Information System, the agency has announced. Greenbriar Treatment Center In this day and age, more and more people are coming to realize that a person’s alcohol and/or drug problem does not have to end in a ruined and hopeless life. Recovery is not only possible...recovery is wonderful! With the proper treatment for the disease of addiction, a person can again live a life filled with hope, success, and serenity. Greenbriar Treatment Center offers hope and help for chemically dependent people and support for those who love them. Our approach is based on respect for the dignity of the people we serve and a belief that addiction is a disease...one that can be treated. If you think you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs, please call today to schedule a free assessment. Give yourself the gift of life...and your family the gift of a lifetime. Hazelden Bookplace Hazelden Bookplace is an online resource center and marketplace for products and services from Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services. As a premier self-help and recovery publisher in the world, Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services provides trusted resources to help individuals, families, and communities prevent and recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other closely related disorders. Their publications draw on Hazelton’s more than 50 years of treatment experience and their international network of authors and experts. Visit their site for additional information including a listing of books, authors, gifts, videos/audios and trainings. Healthy Nations Initiative: Reducing Substance Abuse Among Native Americans The goal of the Healthy Nations Initiative is to demonstrate that tribes and communities can, over time, achieve substantial reductions in the demand for-and consequently the use of-alcohol and other harmful substances, including tobacco and illegal drugs. The initiative provides funding to 14 tribes and organizations to support their development of community-wide efforts to combat substance abuse through the integration of traditional cultural values with public awareness campaigns, prevention programs, services for treatment, aftercare, and support, with particular emphasis on prevention and early intervention among youth. Visit their site for additional information and resources. Hackensack University Medical Center The following slides present a brief overview of the comprehensive approach a hospital located in New Jersey (Hackensack University Medical Center) has used, with great success, to support and develop their workforce. The workforce at Hackensack is highly stable, and in fact, the hospital has received several awards recognizing their ability to attract and retain staff. What is even more important is that Hackensack has linked quality with workforce health and revenue generation. These strategies can be applied to addictions treatment. Hackensack University Medical Center (Power Point 87 KB) Help For Troubled Teens Are you worried about your teens recent behavior? You are not alone! Parents of troubled teens across the country are realizing that they need help dealing with a son or daughter that is making poor decisions. And they are discovering that they are not alone. While it can be devistating to learn that your child has fallen into the wrong crowd or has begun to make decisions that will destroy their lives, it is not something to be embarrassed about or to try to hide from others. It is a time to take action! Institute for Professional Development in the Addictions To strengthen the knowledge and skills of the multidisciplinary addiction workforce in order to promote quality in prevention, treatment, research, education, training, and policy development. Intervention with women of childbearing age- a guide for primary care (Minnesota DOH) Information for Practice (IP) IP’s mission is to help social service professionals throughout the world conveniently maintain an awareness of news regarding the profession and emerging scholarship. Join Together Online Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence. Visit their site for substance abuse and gun violence information, publications and funding news. Knowledge Application Program (KAP) Established in September 1999, the Knowledge Application Program (KAP) is an initiative to coordinate all of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's (CSAT's) knowledge application activities. CSAT is a branch of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Lesbian and Gay Community Service Center The NY Center is a comprehensive multi-service community-based organization that includes Project Connect, one of the country's first and oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) substance abuse services programs, and Youth Enrichment Services, an award-winning prevention program for LGBT youth. Visit their site for organization information, programs, events 12-step groups, center archive, publications, center library, news releases and more. Lessons Learned: Demand Treatment SBIR project in Chicago Links to screening & brief intervention- Join Together MOMSTELL The mission of MOMSTELL is to promote basic awareness of the devastation of drug and alcohol abuse through treatment, education and legislative efforts, and to eliminate the stigma and ignorance associated with drug and alcohol abuse. We want to encourage people to get involved by writing letters and making calls to educate their Legislators regarding the drug and alcohol problems in their communities. Motivational Interviewing Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. This web site is intended to provide resources for those seeking information on Motivational Interviewing. It includes general information about the approach, as well as links, training resources, and information on reprints and recent research. Message Carriers Message Carriers is a derivative of The Society of Americans for Recovery (SOAR), which was founded by the Late Senator Harold E. Hughes. SOAR was a grass-roots organization of concerned people from all walks of life. Message Carriers has started where SOAR has left off being dedicated to the fundamental belief that those who suffer from alcohol, drug dependent people and their families should have the same rights and privileges as all other people. As SOAR has done in the past we strive for a better understanding that treatment and recovery will reduce many other health, social, and economic problems. National Inhalant Prevention Coalition The NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, stimulates media coverage about inhalant issues, develops informational materials, produces ViewPoint (a quarterly newsletter), provides training and technical assistance and leads a week-long national grassroots inhalant education and awareness campaign. Narcotics Anonymous World Services Drug-addiction fellowship provides membership information as well as a directory of products and published articles relating to NA. National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA) National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA) is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere. Founded in 1988, NAPAFASA involves service providers, families, and youth in efforts to reach API communities to promote health, social justice and reduce substance abuse and related problems. National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) 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. Link to public policy updates, conference listings, a featured website of the month and more. National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council (NBAC) NBAC is an organization through which Blacks concerned with or involved in the field of alcoholism can exchange ideas, offer services, coordinate and facilitate alcoholism programs that operate in the interest of Black Americans. NBCA will actively promote and support efforts by government agencies and private industry aimed at the treatment, prevention and control of alcoholism. NBAC further proposes to develop a process through which Black scholars, alcoholism professionals, religious leaders, consumers, and human service providers can interact in the interest of solving community problems that relate to alcoholism ad alcohol abuse. Visit their site for information on their organization and products and services. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University CASA is a unique think/action tank that engages all disciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. This site provides links to about CASA, publications, newsletters, research and programs, resources and links, feedback, search site, and FAQ’s. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug information (NCADI) is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. NCADI is the world’s largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention and treatment. Staffed with both English- and Spanish-speaking information specialists who are skilled at recommending appropriate publications, posters, and videocassettes; conducting customized searches; providing grant and funding information; and referring people to appropriate organizations. Also included at this site are the (NSAWI) National Substance Abuse Web Index and PREVline. PREVline provides access to CSAT, CSAP, and other government publications on substance abuse. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. Visit their web site for publications, databases, conferences/events, research findings and other resources. National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the U.S. Government. NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in brining the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components: The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is to ensure the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of the research to significantly improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy. This site contains information on drugs of abuse, NIDA publications and communications, agency events and links to other drug-related Internet sites. National Library of Medicine The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health is Bethesda, Maryland, is the world’s largest medical library. The Library collects materials in all areas of biomedicine and health care, as well as works on biomedical aspects of technology, the humanities, and physical, life and social sciences. For more than 100 years, the Library has published the Index Medicus®, a monthly subject/author guide to articles in 3400 journals. This information, and much more is available in the database MEDLINE® via the World Wide Web. Medline has more than 11 million journal article references and abstracts going back to the early sixties. The NLM has created a special Web site, MEDLINEplus to link the general public to many sources of consumer health information. NIDA Goes Back to School Website NIDA Goes Back to School Website – NIDA launched this site to provide easy access to science education materials for teachers and students. The latest science-based publications are available free and can be ordered at http://backtoschool.drugabuse.gov/ NIDA for Teens Website NIDA for Teens Website – NIDA has launched the brand-new website that focuses on the science of drug abuse and addiction. Features include the latest research findings on drugs of abuse, personal stories from teens, publications, and activities for students. http://teens.drugabuse.gov/ NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals NAADAC is the only professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment. With nearly 14,000 members and 47 state affiliates representing more than 80,000 addiction counselors, we are the nation’s largest network of alcoholism and drug abuse treatment professionals. These experts are working to create healthier families and communities through prevention, intervention and quality treatment. Narcotic, Alcohol, Inhalant & Violence Education (NAÏVE) The Middletown Township Police Department is proud to present a new program entitled NAÏVE. NAÏVE is an acronym for Narcotic, Alcohol, Inhalant & Violence Education. The program is an educational approach to drug prevention for families, parents, teachers, and adolescents. NAÏVE was created through a community-based committee made up of bereaved relatives, concerned citizens, educators, health professionals and members of law enforcement. This committee began creating the program in January 2002 and has spent months preparing the presentation. The goal of NAÏVE is to educate the community in the hopes of reducing the amount of deaths associated with drugs, alcohol and violence in our area. NYU School of Social Work The School of Social Work provides a rich environment for the education of professional social workers, offering programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level. The School also serves as a major postgraduate training center through which hundreds of area social workers deepen their professional knowledge and skills each year. Through its research centers and other projects, the School is a key source of scholarly research and publications directed at improving the practice of social work, evaluating social service and mental health programs, and developing new alternatives for meeting the needs of under-served populations. With the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, the School supports World Wide Web Resources For Social Workers, the largest social work oriented web site in the U.S NIDA Research Report Series This series of reports simplifies the science of research findings for the educated lay public, legislators, educational groups, and practitioners. The series reports on research findings of national interest. 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. Their site contains information on their media campaign, State and local drug indicator profiles and links to drug-related offices, drug-related data, publications, prevention, education and treatment information and their FY 2001-2007 Strategic Plan. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion National Health Information Center The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of Public health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Minority Health Resource Center This resource center offers information on a variety of health topics, including substance abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS. OMH-RC offers customized database searches, publications, mailing lists, referrals, and more regarding American Indian and Alaska Native, African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations. ONDCP Evidence Based Principles Office of National Drug Control Policy Evidence-Based Principles for Substance Abuse Prevention Overview of Findings from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Office of Applied Studies This report presents the first information from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the United States aged 12 years old or older. Prior to 2002, the survey was called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA). This brief Overview report provides a concise summary of the main results from the 2002 NSDUH. A more complete presentation of the initial results of the survey is given in the full report, Results from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies [OAS], 2003). On Track at Work: Policy Template This is a source developed in California for helping small businesses to develop and implement drug free workplace programs. This site has many resources to enable a company to create and implement a drug free workplace program. These include: an online policy development document, which can be printed immediately. It also includes effective management and supervisor training, comprehensive information about drug testing, employee assistance programs, employee education, and regulations. Pennsylvania Community Providers Association The Pennsylvania Community Providers Association is a trade association representing over 200 community based agencies that provide substance abuse, mental health, mental retardation, and children's services. PCPA members cover all 67 counties in the Commonwealth, and it is estimated that they serve almost 1 million Pennsylvanians each year. PCPA represents providers on legislative and regulatory matters. Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Links to Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorder Programs within Pennsylvania. Physicians Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders An online educational offering designed to enable physicians to base their clinical advice relative to their patient's use and/or abuse of mood altering substances on adequate scientific knowledge and to develop attitudes and skills that will facilitate effective interventions for patients with current or potential substance use disorders. Developed with the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. Pennsylvania Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs BDAP The intention of the Commonwealth to provide for the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse was established by the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act of 1972. The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs, within the Department of Health provides services to the residents of the Commonwealth by contracting local government units in each county or groups of counties. The local governmental bodies, called Single County Authorities, plan and implement community based services in accordance with the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol's decentralized planning and treatment philosophy. The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol approves these plans and formulates a statewide program. Most SCA's contract with independent providers for treatment, prevention and intervention services while several administer their own direct services. Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance (PRO-A) Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance, Inc. is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of all persons who are affected by alcohol and other drug addictions. PRO-A members are persons in recovery, family members and other community supporters. Pennsylvania Certification Board The Pennsylvania Certification Board is a private, non-profit corporation which offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the substance abuse and other behavioral health professional. The Board, comprised of certified professionals throughout the state, implements standards and testing for certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, case and care managers, criminal justice addictions professionals and auxiliary professionals. Promising New Treatment Options for People with Co-existing Alcohol-use & Psychiatric Disorders Psychotherapeutic Medications What Every Counselor Should Know A companion piece to A Collaborative Response: Addressing the Needs of Consumers with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. This pamphlet is an excellent reference document for clinicians as it contains the following information on psychotherapeutic medications: Generic and Brand Names, Purpose, Usual Dose & Frequency, Emergency Conditions, and Cautions. PA-CO-OCCURRING.ORG The Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NeATTC), Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), are pleased to bring you this new resource in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders! Pennsylvania Department of Health Pennsylvania is home to 12 million people. Many more visit the state each year, and each of them — resident and visitor alike — benefits from the Pennsylvania Department of Health's many health and promotional programs. Prevent Impaired Driving Through NHTSA’s New Campaign According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2004, a total of 15,045 people died in traffic crashes involving a driver impaired by alcohol. NHTSA recently launched a campaign to help crackdown on impaired driving, entitled Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. The campaign includes several advertising tools that community organizations can use to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving. Quit Net Quit All Together You should stop smoking. It's the most important thing you can do to improve your health. RAND’s Drug Policy Research Center RAND’s Drug Policy Research Center was established in 1989 to conduct the empirical research, policy, and outreach needed to help community leaders and public officials develop more effective strategies for dealing with drug problems. A subject index and abstracts of all DPRC publications are available at this site. DPRC’s newsletter is also featured. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-Substance Abuse Research Center Largest U.S. foundation dedicated to improving health and healthcare of Americans. Resource Center provides access to information and news about the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. Visit their site for research reports, publications, and funding opportunities. Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies Gives information about library services, and training and education. Provides access to an Alcohol studies research database and other related databases, and links to federal agencies, clearinghouses, and other resource organizations. Step Ahead Education and Counseling Services for Substance Abusers and their Families. The World Wide Web can be a tremendous resource for those looking for information, services, and support in times of need. We offer these links below as a helpful starting point for web surfing. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illness. Visit them for information on programs, products/services, funding and statistics/data. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Government center/program that provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances. Provides its programs, history and accomplishments, publications, calendar of events and other information. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Created in 1992 with a congressional mandate to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. This center offers treatment research, statistics, publications and web resources. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator This online directory of treatment facilities is searchable by location and by treatment characteristics. Treatment centers are automatically mapped. Substance Abuse Policy Research Program The Substance Abuse Policy Research Program is a National Program supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by Wake Forest University School of Medicine. To fund substance abuse policy research that can help reduce the harm caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs in the United States. Substance Abuse Resources and Disability Issues (SARDI) Program and the Regional Resource and Training Center (RRTC) on Drugs and Disability This site disseminates information about research, training, and treatment for youth and adults and their families, professionals in the field, and other interested individuals. This information relates to SARDI training and research regarding issues related to dual diagnosis and/or substance abuse and disability. Support Systems Drug Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation, drug rehab center, substance abuse and alcohol treatment centers in Northern California, offering numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for addiction and alcoholism. Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expand its continuum of care to enhance screening, brief intervention, referral and treatment (SBIRT) in general medical and other community settings for adult patients with substance abuse and dependence disorders who reside in Allegheny, Philadelphia, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin Counties. Service Planning Guidelines: Co-occuring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders Ken Minkoff, MD, Private Practice, Harvard University March, 2001 Serious Mental Illness and Its Co-Occurrence with Substance Use Disorders, 2002 This report presents national estimates from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) of the prevalence and treatment of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and of co-occurring SMI and substance use disorders (dependence on or abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol) among adults aged 18 or older. The prevalence of treatment for substance use and mental health problems among persons with co-occurring SMI and substance use disorders also is examined by socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Screening & Brief Intervention bibliography (Join Together Project) SafetyLit Information about the occurrence and prevention of injuries is available from many sources and disciplines. SafetyLit staff and volunteers regularly examine more than 500 journals and scores of reports from government agencies and organizations. The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University (CAAS) The Center’s mission is to promote the identification, prevention and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, publications, education and training. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA) SAMHDA is an initiative of the Office of Applied Studies at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The goal of the archive is to provide ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data and to promote the sharing of these data. The Friends Connection The Friends Connection, a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a mobile psychiatric rehabilitation program that provides one-to-one peer support counseling and "clean and sober" recreation and leisure-time activities for individuals with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse). In addition, the Friends Connection sponsors community-based social and recreational activities that are open to all individuals and agencies participating in the Behavioral Healthcare System in Philadelphia. Treatment 101: The Science and Methodologies of Treating Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders The field of addiction treatment is dynamic and ever-changing. New behavioral and pharmacological approaches routinely alter the way we think about and address the treatment of those with substance use disorders. This program will examine recent scientific and methodological advances in addiction treatment and explore how they have improved and diversified addiction treatment services. Treatment 101: The Science and Methodologies of Treating Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders The field of addiction treatment is dynamic and ever-changing. New behavioral and pharmacological approaches routinely alter the way we think about and address the treatment of those with substance use disorders. This program will examine recent scientific and methodological advances in addiction treatment and explore how they have improved and diversified addiction treatment services. The Listening Heart "The Listening Heart" is a new educational documentary that chronicles the day to day challenges of children, parents, and families who struggle with the consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). "The Listening Heart" offers a unique look into the world of FASD through the eyes of medical experts, adoptive parents, and those directly affected by the disorder – the children. Over a production period of ten months, filmmaker and crew were able to gain access into a world previously unseen and misunderstood by the general public. By working hand in hand with families and experts, "The Listening Heart" has become the only FASD film that combines parents’ insight backed up with scientific information about prenatal alcohol exposure and its devastating effects on intellectual and behavioral development. For more information about "The Listening Heart" or to find out how you can utilize it in your community for prevention and educational purposes, please visit the film’s Web site at www.thelisteningheart.com and watch the trailer, browse through the production photographs, and read the remarkable reviews by the leading names in FAS treatment and prevention. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact me at (312) 726-4011 or ichasnoff@cr-triangle.org. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. The CDC has information by Internet, phone, or fax regarding many health issues, including AIDS, smoking and tobacco, and many other health concerns. U.S. Dept. of Labor: Working Partners Working Partners strives to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and alcohol problems. Its Drug Free Workplace Advisor, as well as its educational and training programs, are valuable tools in the development and implementation of drug free workplace policies. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Addiction Psychiatry University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Addiction Psychiatry: The faculty and staff within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry have a broad range of research interests related to addictions including dual diagnosis, tobacco, cocaine, alcohol, heroin, behavioral therapy development, psychopharmacology, complementary medicine, adolescent addiction, cultural research, neuropsychology, and genetics. National Institute of Health and pharmaceutical grants and contracts support research aimed at improving treatments for schizophrenia and co-occurring addiction, cocaine addiction, alcohol dependence, and tobacco dependence. UCLA / School Mental Health Project The School Mental Health Project (SMHP) was created in 1986 to pursue theory, research, practice and training related to addressing mental health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions. To these ends, SMHP works closely with school districts, local and state agencies, special initiatives, and organizations and colleagues across the country. In 1995 the project established its national Center for Mental Health in Schools as part of the federal mental health in schools program. Veterans - Department of Veterans Affairs Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less. Veterans - Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ mission is two-fold: The The Bureau of Veterans Affairs mission is to provide advice and assistance to Pennsylvania's 1.3 million veterans. To provide quality care to aging veterans. To create responsible citizens and develop life long learning in the veterans children who reside at Scotland School for Veterans Children. The National Guard Mission is to prepare for combat. To perform world wide operations, providing global reach and global power projection in support of National objectives and to provide trained personnel to support state and local authorities in time of natural disaster or civil strife at the command of the Governor. Veterans - Southwestern Veterans Center Welcome to the Southwestern Veterans Center. The center provides a broad spectrum of health care and related services to those Commonwealth veterans who are disabled, chronically ill, or in need of specialized care. The center attempts to assist the veterans in functioning independently and at their optimal levels within the limitations of their illnesses. Web of Addictions The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions and provides a web index of resources. World Health Organization, Programme on Substance Abuse PSA was established in 1990 to minimize the health problems associated with the use of drugs and alcohol. In 1994, the Tobacco or Health Programme was incorporated into PSA. PSA is responsible for setting technical and policy norms with regard to the prevention, management and reduction of health and social effects of substance abuse. Visit them at their site for publications, events and media information and links. |
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