Links to Substance Abuse Information

If you think you might have a problem with alcohol, check out alcoholscreening.org to take a free online test.  Or check out the self-tests at About.com.  

 

American Council for Drug Education. is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.  Contains good information for parents, teens, and professionals.  

 

Breathalyzer.net---If you're interested in a home use breathalyzer to test your children for alcohol use.   As low as $49!  Also check out AlcoMate.  

 

Drug Testing--Wolfedata.com   HomeHealthTesting  DrugTestSuccess  Also check out Redwood Toxicology Labs and ask about their Redi Screen Saliva-Based Drug testing.  

 

Gambling Addiction:   National Council on Problem Gambling

 

Illinois Institute for Addiction and Recovery .  Includes various links for different addictive behaviors, including shopping as well as drugs such as opiates, marijuana, etc.

 

Internet Addiction--Center for Online and Internet Addiction.  Includes information and research on internet addiction, along with a self-test and resources.

 

Join Together--Taking action against substance abuse and gun violence.

 

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

 

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

 

National Institite on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

 

National Institute on Drug Abuse

 

Partnership for a Drug Free America

 

Psychological Screening Tests--Including Addictions

 

Sexual Addiction:  Sex Addicts Anonymous    Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

 

Smoking:   Gotta Quit--a resource for those trying to quit smoking, or even just thinking about it.

 

CDC Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)    Virginia Quitline--free national number to call for counseling about quitting smoking.  Or go directly to the Virginia Quit-Now site.

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Updated 9-25-11