DRUGS RESOURCES

 

ORGANIZATIONS

 

Channing Bete Company
One Community Place, South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200, 1-800-628-7733. Offers an array of nationally acclaimed products and tested programs focusing on areas such as smoking prevention and cessation, substance abuse and violence prevention and school success.

Do it Now Foundation

"Do It Now Foundation's mission is simple: to create and disseminate accurate, creative, and realistic information on drugs, alcohol, sexuality, and other behavioral health topics."

Freevibe.com

A cool website geared for teens that has lots of helpful information on drugs with real-life stories and facts about their affects.

National Institute on Drug Abuse - Teens

Lots on valuable information on the topic for teens and parents from glossaries, FAQ's, stats, links, articles and more.

Narcotics Anonymous

- World Service Office, Inc.
P.O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409

Parents - The Anti-Drug

A website geared for parents on drugs and how to help your teen avoid them.

 

BOOKS

 

Cohen, Peter, MD. (1998) Helping your Chemically Dependent Teen Recover: A Guide for Parents and Other Concerned Adults. Hazeldon, 152pp.

 

Fanning, P. & O’Neill, J.T. The addiction workbook. This step-by-step workbook guides readers through the process of eliminating alcohol and drug use. Includes simple directions for determining if there is a problem, obtaining help and support, relaxing without intoxicants, controlling and expressing feelings, preventing relapse, and much more.

 

Ketcham, Katherine. (2003) Teens Under the Influence: The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs - How to recognize the problem and what to do about it. Ballantine Books, 432pp.

 

O’Neill, J. & O’Neill, P. Concerned intervention. This book provides readers the tools they need to effectively intercede with users. Maps out the steps to take, and answers the questions: Should I act? What should I do? Why should I do it? And where can I get help?

 

Ruden, R.A. with Byalick, M. The craving brain. What drives the powerful cravings that cause addiction? Why do some become addicted to certain drugs or activities while others remain unaffected? This ground-breaking theory explains for the first time the biology of addiction, as well as the psychological reasons why people become addicted. Offers insights and hope to those suffering from all types of addiction.

 

Schaefer, Dick. (1998) Choices and Consequences: What to do when a teen uses alcohol/drugs. Hazeldon, 176pp.

 

ARTICLES

Leinwand, Donna. (18Jan2006), "Meth cases put strain on ERs," USAtoday.com, Online article.

 

REPORTS

SAMHSA Press, (26Jan2006), "More people in drug abuse treatment began drug use before age 13," SAMHSA, Online press release.

 

VIDEOS

 

"Drugs: A Plague Upon the Land." ABC News takes viewers on a nightmare trip through a drug-infested America. Peter Jennings examines this social problem and possible solutions. Current debates about legalization and tougher sentences for drug dealers make this provocative video a relevant discussion starter for class or groups. Teachers’ Video Company 1998 Catalogue, item #DPUH. 60 minutes. Division of Global Video, Inc., P.O. Box WHF-445, Scottsdale, AR 85261, phone: (800) 262-8837. Purchase price, $29.95; buy four, get one free.