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4 Girls Health
This site, part of HHS' National Women's Health Information Center, provides girls ages 10-16 with information on fitness, nutrition, stress management, disabilities, chronic illness, relationships wi... Details >
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 >
A Message to Teenagers...How To Tell When Drinking Is Becoming a Problem 
These 12 questions have been prepared to help teenagers who drink alcohol to decide whether they might have a drinking problem. A "yes" answer to any one of these questions can indicate a serious pro... Details >
Alcholol's Damaging Effects on the Brain
This Alcohol Alert reviews some common disorders associated with alcohol–related brain damage and the people at greatest risk for impairment. ... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Alcohol Abuse and Misuse
The dividing line between use and misuse of alcohol remains undefined by researchers, and it is not always clear-cut for individuals. Even moderate alcohol use has associated risks. This page presents... Details >
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Also available in: Spanish
Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Because the aging process affects how the body handles alcohol, the same amount of alcohol can have a greater effect as a person grows older. Over time, ... Details >
Alcohol Use Prevention Resources--Publications
Publications designed to enable the implementation of alcohol-use prevention programs, as well as provide up-to-date information in the prevention field, are listed on this page.... Details >
Behavioral Health Programs - Indian Health Service
So that the unique balance, resiliency, and strength of our American Indian and Alaska Native cultures are supported and enriched, the Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Program strives to elimin... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
College Drinking Prevention: collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Collegedrinkingprevention.gov is an online resource center for changing the drinking culture on college campuses. The content of the site is based on a series of reports published by the Task Force o... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Does My Parent Really Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Suggestions for young people on how to decide if a parent or caregiver has an alcohol or drug problem. If there is a problem there's advice on what to do to feel better, even if the parent never stops... Details >
Does Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?: A Guide For Teens
This brochure advises young people on how to help a friend who may have a substance abuse problem. It answers questions such as: How can I tell if my friend has a drinking or other drug problem? What ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Drug-Free Workplace Advisor
The Drug-Free Workplace Advisor provides information to businesses about how to establish and maintain an alcohol- and drug-free workplace. This Advisor also provides information about the Drug-Free W... Details >
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace, U.S. Department of Labor
How Are Alcohol and Drugs Affecting Your Life? – A Self-Test For Teenagers
This online self-test can help teens decide if they are at risk for developing alcoholism and/or dependence on another drug. If you have a "yes" answer to five of these 20 questions you should seek pr... Details >
How To Find An A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous is worldwide with A.A. meetings in almost every community. ... Details >
Independent Living for People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physi... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
Kids and Alcohol
Information for kids who want to know more about kids and alcohol. Find out why you shouldn't drink, what causes kids to drink, how to tell if someone you know has a problem and what to do if you thin... Details >
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
The Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September.It aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of... Details >
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use & Health [formerly called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA)] is the primary source of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences ... Details >
Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Abuse
People who suffer from substance abuse disorders typically need medical treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting. ... Details >
Publications in Spanish (Catalog) - National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
This publications catalog lists alcohol and drug information for both consumers and professionals. Audiences addressed include teens/youth, women, educators, health professionals and clinicians, commu... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders among American Indians and Alaska Natives
American Indians and Alaska Natives suffer disproportionately from substance use disorders compared with other racial groups in the United States. This report examines the rates of substance use and s... Details >
Too Smart to Start Youth
What’s up with alcohol? At this site, you will find out. Use the interactive body to find out how alcohol can affect your organs. Get advice from teens that have been in your shoes. Stay cool, stay he... Details >
When Parents Drink Too Much
This document provides information about when somebody in your family drinks too much.... Details >
Youth Drinking Trends Stabilize, Consumption Remains High
Although the prevalence of underage drinking has decreased since its peak in the late 1970s, drinking by youth has stabilized over the past decade at disturbingly high levels.... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health