
Prescription Drug Abuse
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Alcohol and Other Drug Information for Teens
http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm
This informational page by the National Children's Coalition offers facts about drugs and alcohol, teen recovery groups, and a drug and alcohol resource center.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
http://www.nida.nih.gov
NIDA offers a science-based drug abuse education program for students, news, information, and resources.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
http://www.sadd.org
SADD is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and destructive decisions.
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
http://www.ncadd.org
This organization provides education, information, and help in the fight against alcohol and other drug addictions. Call: (800) NCA-CALL
American Council for Drug Education
http://www.acde.org
The ACDE is a prevention and education agency against substance abuse. This website includes a helpful list of symptoms associated with specific drugs.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
http://www.na.org
NA is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts. Call: (818) 773-9999
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
This organization provides resources and referrals related to drug and alcohol abuse. Call: (800) 729-6686
Addiction Help Line
http://www.addiction-help-line.com
Submit a request for a referral on this site, and it will help direct you to the nearest and most appropriate treatment centers.
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