This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the alcohol and other drugs objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Other Drugs

LEAD AGENCY:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4111



YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES


Reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle crash deaths Reduce cirrhosis deaths Reduce drug-related deaths Reduce drug abuse-related hospital emergency visits Increase the average age of first use of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana Reduce alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use by youth Reduce heavy drinking by youth Reduce overall alcohol consumption Increase social disapproval of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use by youth Increase awareness of the harmful effects of addictive substances Reduce use of anabolic steroids Establish better access to treatment Provide alcohol and drug education in schools Adopt worksite alcohol/drug policies Extend laws related to driving under the influence of intoxicants Reduce minors' access to alcohol Increase restrictions on promotion of alcohol to youth Extend legal blood alcohol concentration tolerance levels Increase screening, counseling, and referral by clinicians for alcohol/ drug problems Increase the number of States with Hospitality Resource Panels


Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

National Diffusion Network
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Room 510
Washington, DC 20208-5645
(202)219-2134; (202)219-1407 FAX
Makes educational information available. Lists of facilitators and programs are free.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
(800)458-5231
(800)243-7012 (TTY)
(301)738-6616 FAX
(301)217-0023 International
http://cdcnac.aspensys.com:86
Collects, catalogs, processes, and disseminates materials and information on HIV infection to people and organizations working in the field of HIV/AIDS. Offers comprehensive reference and referral services, access to databases, an electronic bulletin board (CDC NAC ONLINE), publications distribution, and the CDC Business and Labor Resource Service, providing a gateway to businesses and labor unions to information about HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Bilingual information specialists are available for all services
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
(800)TRIALS-A
Provides information on clinical trials that evaluate experimental drugs and other therapies for adults and children at all stages of HIV infection.
HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service
(800)HIV-0440
Provides information on federally approved HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines.

Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593; (301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with many programs oper-ated by tribal governments. Gathers and publishes information about the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 514
Bethesda, MD 20892-7003
(301)443-4897; (301)443-8614 FAX
Plans, directs, supports, and evaluates research to identify new and improved prevention, intervention, and treatment methods; and serves as a resource for the dissemination of scientific findings. Call for electronic product information.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10-05
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-6480; (301)443-7397 FAX
Conducts research to identify drug abuse epidemiology, prevention, intervention, and treatment methods.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472; (301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and technical assistance through an automated resource materials database.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
(800)729-6686; (301)468-2600
(301)468-6433 FAX
Disseminates current information on alcohol and drug-related subjects, including HIV infection. Develops and distributes resource materials to support local prevention and education programs. Publications catalog available. Call for electronic product information.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Justice
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850
(800)851-3420; (301)251-5500
(301)251-5212 FAX; (301)738-8895 BBS
Provides reference services on a variety of topics related to crime. Call for electronic product information.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202)366-2121 Assistance For Highway Safety/State and Local Governments
(202)366-2683/2728 Safety Programs/Private Organizations
(800)424-9393 Auto Safety Hotline
Provides technical and financial assistance to State and local governments and awards grants for highway safety. Works with private organizations to promote safety programs. Auto Safety Hotline provides motor vehicle safety information.


NATIONAL SOURCES

National Women's Resource Center
515 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800)354-8824
Provides information about women's health across the lifecycle with an emphasis on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and mental health. Materials for the general public, health care professionals, and community leaders.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)428-7100; (914)428-8203 FAX
Funds research and disseminates information on the prevention of birth defects and sexually transmitted diseases. Publishes patient and professional literature and audiovisuals about drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, low birthweight, and fetal alcohol syndrome; some in Spanish. Catalogs of materials available.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
511 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062-8187
(214)744-MADD
(800)GET-MADD Victim Assistance
(214)869-2209 FAX
Provides support services to victims of drunk driving. Addresses underage alcohol consumption and drunk driving through public awareness and local, State, and national legislative activities.

National Commission Against Drunk Driving
1900 L Street, NW, Suite 705
Washington, DC 20036
(202)452-6004; (202)223-7012 FAX
Assists governmental entities and the private sector in implementing activities to reduce the incidence of impaired driving. Documents and disseminates model prevention and education programs; publishes news-letter.

National Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301)680-6719; (301)680-6090 FAX
Promotes the prevention and elimination of alcohol and drug dependency, including tobacco. Provides educational materials for community leaders.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
12 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
(800)NCA-CALL; (212)206-6770
(212)645-1690 FAX
Sponsors National Alcohol Awareness Month and Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week. Publishes and distributes educational pamphlets and fact sheets. Publications list available.

National Family Partnership
11159B South Towne Square
St. Louis, MO 63123-7824
(314)845-1933; (314)845-2117 FAX
Provides services, resources, and programs for local parent and youth groups across the country. Offers numerous brochures and other educational information.

National Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE)
10 Park Place South, Suite 540
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-4500; (404)688-6937 FAX
Provides materials and technical assistance to start parent and youth groups. Conducts evaluation and needs assessments. Resource catalog available.

Students Against Driving Drunk
P.O. Box 800
Marlboro, MA 01752
(508)481-3568; (508)481-5759 FAX
Addresses prevention of drinking and driving. Offers community awareness programs, high school curricula, and tech-nical assistance in forming local chapters.


For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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