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A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to pare... Details > Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services About Compulsive Gambling   Compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality, emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack ... Details > Gam-Anon International Service Office Addiction (Dependence) Addiction is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive use of one or more substances that results in physical, psychological, or social harm to the individual .... Details > U.S. Department of Labor Addiction Recovery Recovery is the process of overcoming both physical and psychological dependence on a psychoactive drug, with a commitment to sobriety.... Details > U.S. Department of Labor Addiction Screening & Assessment Screening is a preliminary evaluation that attempts to determine whether key features of drug abuse are present in an individual. Assessment is a thorough evaluation designed to definitively establish... Details > U.S. Department of Labor Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)   Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network is dedicated to identifying and advancing opportunities for improving addiction treatment. ... Details > Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Helpline Numbers: Narcotics Anonymous    This page and all other phoneline and local contact pages are a service being offered by the WSO. The phoneline numbers listed here on the website are updated frequently.... Details > Narcotics Anonymous How to Locate a Meeting: Al-Anon/Alateen   Al-Anon and Alateen meetings are held in most communities to help families of alcoholics. Search these listings to find information and meetings held locally and throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puert... Details > Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc. National Families in Action Guide for Parents    This guide provides information and help for parents trying to raise drug-free children. Features include: advice, tips, information, documents and links.... Details > National Families in Action NIDA Goes Back to School The NIDA Goes Back to School campaign offers parents and teachers the latest science-based drug abuse publications and teaching materials. ... Details > National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health