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The National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information, a component of SAMHSA’s Health Information Network, is the Nation’s one-stop resource for the most current and comprehensive information on substance abuse prevention and treatment. The Information Network offers more than 1,000 items on substance abuse prevention and treatment to the public, most of which are provided at no charge. Through the Information Network, SAMHSA distributes the latest studies, surveys, resource guides, DVDs, videocassettes, and other materials on substance abuse.
SAMHSA's Health Information Network Is a Repository of Current Print, Audiovisual,
and Electronic Resources Dedicated to Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
SAMHSA’s Health Information Network Offers:
- A broad range of substance abuse prevention materials such as fact sheets, brochures, pamphlets, monographs, posters, and videotapes.
- Tailored, culturally diverse prevention, intervention, and treatment resources for many different audiences, including the general public, workplaces, parents, teachers, youth, prevention and treatment professionals, community centers, hospitals and clinics, boys’ and girls’ clubs.
- A comprehensive, easy-to-navigate Web site that allows requesters to conduct their own searches for information and materials by selecting from 31 different drugs or drug types, 35 drug issues or topics, and 30 audiences. The Web site also features
- An extensive section on resources, including the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, self-help resources, and links to many research resources such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive and SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center
- Technical assistance and training resources
- Materials including Web casts and PowerPoint presentations
- Access to the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, which lists private and public facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion by their State substance abuse agency as well as treatment facilities administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Department of Defense.
Many Information Services Are Available
Requesters Can:
- Place Publication Orders. Through its Information Network, SAMHSA distributes a wide range of materials, including fact sheets, brochures, pamphlets, monographs, posters, and videotapes. Information specialists knowledgeable about the resources available can suggest the most appropriate publications to meet particular needs.
- Speak to an Information Specialist. These specialists are trained to answer many different types of questions about substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.
- Obtain Referrals. As needed, information specialists can refer inquirers to other organizations or centers in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Join SAMHSA’s eNetwork. The eNetwork is your personal link to SAMHSA for the latest news about grants, publications, campaigns, programs, and statistics and data reports (http://www.samhsa.gov/enetwork).
Information Specialists Are Available to Help
Information requests are handled by English- and Spanish-speaking information specialists. These specialists are skilled at recommending appropriate publications, posters, and videos; conducting customized searches; providing grant and funding information; and making referrals to other organizations. For treatment and other referrals, call 1.800.662.HELP (4357). For general SAMHSA information and publications, call 1.877.SAMHSA.7 (1.877.726.4727). For TDD, call 1.800.487.4889.
Services Are Easy to Access
Requestors Can Obtain Assistance…
- By Telephone or Fax
- Call toll-free at 1.800.662.HELP (4357) for treatment referral.
- Call toll-free at 1.877.SAMHSA.7 (1.877.726.4727).
- Hablamos espanol: 1.877.767.8432.
- Local calls: 240.221.4017.
- TDD: 1.800.487.4889.
- Fax: 240.221.4292.
- By Email Through the SAMHSA Web Site at
- By Postal Mail
- Write to SAMHSA’s Health Information Network, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847–2345.
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