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