Addiction-Related Websites

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Addiction Treatment Forum evaluated the Internet sites below as being essentially non-commercial and serving the information and education needs of the addiction treatment community. Websites with a primary purpose of selling specific products or services, those offering opinions or viewpoints that are not scientifically substantiated, or those presenting information in a way that might be confusing or misleading to our audience do not qualify for linking.

Addiction Treatment Forum is not ultimately responsible or liable for contents of the selected third party websites and professional discretion in their use is advised.

General

Associations

Government

Journals & Newsletters

Research/Reference

Patient Advocacy and Self-Help Groups

Treatment Facility Locators

Accreditation Organizations

International Organizations

Alphabetical Listing of Linked Websites

General

ACTION (Adopting Changes To Improve Outcomes Now) Campaign
https://www.actioncampaign.org/Home/Home.aspx – The ACTION (Adopting Changes To Improve Outcomes Now) Campaign seeks to increase access and keep clients engaged in treatment by: providing rapid access to services, Iimproving client engagement, and creating a seamless transition between levels of care.

Access checked February 26, 2008.

Addiction Technology Transfer Center Program (NATTC)
http://www.nattc.org – National network of centers improving skill levels of treatment practitioners. The Network undertakes a broad range of initiatives that respond to emerging needs and issues in the treatment field. The Network is funded by SAMHSA. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Council for Drug Education
http://www.beating addictions.co.uk – The 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. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Beating Addictions
http://www.beatingaddictions.co.uk – This website was formed to offer a reference point on understanding and treating a wide variety of addictions. Sections include article on recovery, rehabilitation, stopping addictions and treatment for addictions. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
http://www.caas.brown.edu – (CAAS) at Brown University strives to promote the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, education, training, and policy advocacy. Access checked February 26, 2008.

RedFern Clinic
http://www.redfernclinic.com/ –This website is dedicated to dependency treatments, research and education. On this site you will find summaries of research articles, lectures and conferences from Andrew Byrne, MD, and his colleagues as well as links to other related information. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
http://www.rwjf.org - This foundation is the largest philanthropic organization devoted to improving the health and health care in the United States. They provide grants to support research projects on a wide variety of health topics. The website has a research/reference section on Addictions including multiple article on methadone. Access checked February 26, 2008.

.The Legal Side of Pain
http://www.legalsideofpain.com – Medio-legal education website for pain management. Access checked February 26, 2008.

The Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx)
http://www.chess.chsra.wisc.edu/NIATx/Home/Home.aspx?CategorySelected=HOME – NIATx works with addiction treatment providers to make more efficient use of their capacity and shares strategies for improving treatment access and retention. Access checked February 26, 2008.

World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/en/ – This website contains information pertaining to psychoactive substance use and abuse, and also information about the World Health Organization's projects and activities in the areas of substance use and substance dependence. Access checked February 26, 2008.

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Associations

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
http://www.aaap.org – The AAAP strives to promote accessibility to the highest quality treatment for all who need it; excellence in clinical practice in addiction psychiatry; educating the public to influence public policy regarding addictive illness; continuing education for addiction professionals; as well as encouraging research on the etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of the addictions. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders
http://www.americanacademy.org/about/ - This academy is a credentialing organization that is dedicated to advancing certification of treatment providers in the addictive disorders by advancing scientific interest and education in the field. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
http://www.aasld.org - The association is focused on advancing the science and practice of hepatology. AASLD events meet the increasing demand of hepatology's growing importance as a medical specialty by providing participants the opportunity to exchange research, discuss outcomes, and interact with colleagues focused on liver and biliary diseases. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)
http://www.aatod.org – (AATOD) This non-profit organization for healthcare professionals was founded in 1984 to enhance the quality of patient care in addiction treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive medication-assisted therapy services throughout the United States.. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American College of Psychiatrists (ACP)
http://www.acpsych.org/ – A non-profit honorary association of psychiatrists who promote and support the highest standards in psychiatry through education, research, and clinical practice. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
http://www.amhca.org/ – A national organization representing licensed mental health counselors and state chapters, with consistent standards of education, training, licensing, practice, advocacy and ethics. Accessed checked February 26, 2008.

American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org – The APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Psychological Association (APA)
http://www.apa.org – The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. Their objectives are to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
http://www.asam.org/ – The society’s mission is to increase access to and improve the quality of addiction treatment; to educate physicians, other healthcare providers and the public to support research and prevention; and to establish addiction medicine as a primary specialty. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)
http://www.amersa.org – A multidisciplinary organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems. Access checked February 26, 2008.

College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)
http://www.cpdd.vcu.edu/ –CPDD is an independent, leading scientific society in the drug dependence field. In order to serve both researchers and policy makers, CPDD offers updates on recent research advances that have implications for public health agendas. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
http://www.cadca.org – Provides support for training, public policy programs, and media strategies for community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Hepatitis C Association
http://www.hepcassoc.org -The focus of the Hepatitis C Association is to educate the public, both medical professionals and private citizens, about the hepatitis C virus including risk factors and practicing healthy behaviors through lifestyle changes. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Mental Health America
http://www.nmha.org/ – Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
http://www.naatp.org – The association’s mission is to promote, assist and enhance the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment of alcoholism and other drug addictions. Accessed checked February 26, 2008.

National Association of Alcohol, Drugs, & Disability (NAADD)
http://www.naadd.org – The mission of NAADD is to create public awareness of issues related to alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse faced by persons with other co-existing disabilities. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
http://www.nadcp.org/home.html – This association recognizes the need to alter the way that business is done in the criminal justice system arena in adjudicating offenders with drug and/or alcohol addictions. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
http://www.socialworkers.org/ – NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Association of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
http://www.nasadad.org – NASADAD is a private, not-for-profit educational, scientific, and organization that serves State Drug Agency Directors and State Alcoholism Agency Directors. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Board of Certified Counselors
http://www.nbcc.org/ – Professional certified board devoted to credentialing counselors for general and specialty practices. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
http://www.ncadd.org – NCADD provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of affiliates. They operate a toll-free phone # for information and referral. Access checked February 26, 2008.

National Drug Court Institute (NDCI)
http://www.ndci.org/aboutndci.htm – THE NDCI promotes education, research and scholarship for drug court and other court-based intervention programs. Access checked February 26, 2008.

State Associations of Addiction Services
http://www.saasnet.org/ - SAAS is an organization of state alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention provider associations. Through our member associations, SAAS has a direct link to the thousands of prevention and treatment programs that are the core of the publicly-supported substance abuse system. SAAS is a leading advocate for addiction prevention and treatment providers. SAAS and our member state associations work together to increase federal and state funding, expand services, and improve the quality of treatment, prevention, training, and research. Access checked February 26, 2008.

The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
http://www.naadac.org - NAADAC is the largest membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment and education. Access checked February 26, 2008.

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Government

AIDS.Gov
http://aids.gov/ - This government website serves as an information gateway to drive traffic to Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information and resources. Access to information on Federal HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and research programs, policies, and resources. Links to guide you to information on those topics. Access checked March 11, 2008.

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
http://www.prevention.samhsa.gov – CSAP works with States and communities to develop comprehensive prevention systems that create healthy communities in which people enjoy a quality life.. Access checked March 11, 2008.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov - CDC’s mission is “To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.” Access checked July 1, 2007.

Centers for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)
http://captus.samhsa.gov/home.cfm – The primary mission of this organization is to assist States/jurisdictions and community-based organizations with their substance abuse prevention programs, practices, and policies. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

csat.samhsa.gov – The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of SAMHSA within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services for individuals and families who need them. Access checked July 1, 2007.

CSAT Diaster Recovery Resources for Substance Abuse Providers

http://www.samhsa.gov/csatdisasterrecovery/index.html – This website provides extensive resources related to diaster outreach, preparedness and lessons learned. Access checked December 13, 2007.

CSAT Knowledge Application Programs (KAP)

http://kap.samhsa.gov/ – CSAT’s Knowledge Application Program (KAP) assists treatment providers in adopting and implementing the information in CSAT’s published materials. KAP develops tools that program directors, clinical supervisors, and other staff members can use to actively promote the adoption of new treatment approaches, taking “science” to “service.Access checked January 30, 2008.

CSAT Treatment Improvement Exchange (TIE) Network
http://www.treatment.org – Provides addiction treatment information exchange between CSAT and state/local agencies. CSAT TIPs and TAPs are available at this site. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Digital Access to Medication
http://datm.samhsa.gov/ – D-ATM's purpose is to ensure continuity of care for patients receiving treatment for opioid addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) during service disruptions, whether due to a major disaster or more routine events, such as a snowstorms. D-ATM's ultimate function is to acquire, store, and distribute patient medication and dosing information under appropriae restrictions, when needed due to emergency. Access checked August 1, 2007.

Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
http://dawninfo.samhsa.gov/ – The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) is a public health surveillance system that monitors: drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) and drug-related deaths investigated by medical examiners and coroners (ME/Cs). Access checked December 12, 2007.

Drug & Crime Statistics
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov – Available from U.S. Department of Justice. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea – The DEA enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system those organizations involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S.; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov – The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Hepatitis Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/index.htm – The Division of Viral Hepatitis is the Public Health Service component that provides the scientific and programmatic foundation for the prevention, control, and elimination of hepatitis virus infections in the United States, and assists the international public health community in these activities. Access checked July 1, 2007

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information (NCADI)
http://www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ – Also known as PrevLine Prevention Online. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this site offers an extensive library of information on drugs, publications, research and resources. Access checked July 1, 2007.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov – NIAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting research in a range of scientific areas including genetics, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, prevention and treatment. Access checked July 1, 2007.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
http://www.drugabuse.gov – NIDA supports most of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA supported science addresses the most fundamental and essential questions about drug abuse. Good source for researching addiction treatment topics. Access checked July 1, 2007.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov – Home page serves as a gateway to many other health and medical organizations and agencies. Access checked July 1, 2007.

National Library of Medicine (NLM)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov – The NLM which is funded by the National Institutes of Health offers an extensive list of healthcare data bases including PubMed® for researching journal articles and Medline Plus® for consumers. Access checked March 4, 2008.

National Library of Medicine (NLM) Drug Information Portal
http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugportal – The NLM Drug Information Portal gives users a gateway to selected drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. At the top of the page are links to individual resources with potential drug information, including summaries tailored to various audiences. Resources include the NLM search systems useful in searching for a drug, NLM research resources, resources organized by audience and class, and other NIH and government resources such as FDA and CDC. The site provides quick access to over 12,000 selected drugs. Access checked March 4, 2008.

NIDA Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA)
http://www.ireta.org – This website offers resources focused on implementing evidence-based
(EBP) and best practices in addiction treatment. Access checked January 30, 2008.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov – The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is a component of the Executive Office of the President. The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, Access checked July 1, 2007.

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
http://www.samhsa.gov – Home page gateway to various agencies and resources. SAMHSA also publishes SAMHSA News http://www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News - A newsletter with information about new products and services, latest findings, and key agency programs and announcements in the substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment fields. Each issue is freely available online as are back issues. Access checked July 1, 2007.

SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ – This Center leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness. Access checked July 1, 2007.

SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov – SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) is a voluntary rating and classification system designed to provide the public with reliable information on the scientific basis and practicality of interventions that prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. Access checked January 30, 2008.

SAMHSA’s Office of Applied Studies (OAS)
http://oas.samhsa.gov/ - This agency provides the latest data on 1) alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drug abuse, 2) drug related emergency department episodes, and 3) the nation’s substance abuse treatment system. Access checked July 1, 2007.

SAMHSA’s Partners for Recovery (PFR)
http://www.pfr.samhsa.gov/about.html - PFR is an initiative sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). The PFR initiative supports and provides technical resources to those who deliver services for the prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders and seeks to improve services and systems of care. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Substance Abuse Information Database (SAID)
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/default.asp - From the US Department of Labor. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Treatment Facility Locator (hosted by SAMHSA)
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/ – Comprehensive, nationwide listing of both public and private alcohol and drug addiction programs in the U.S. Access checked July 1, 2007.

U.S. Department of Justice National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC)
http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/– Established in 1993 to "coordinate and consolidate drug intelligence from all national security and law enforcement agencies, and produce information regarding the structure, membership, finances, communications, and activities of drug trafficking organizations." Access checked December 12, 2007.

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Journals & Newsletters

Addiction
http://www.addictionjournal.org/ – Published on behalf of the Society for the Study of Addiction. Addiction, a peer-reviewed journal, publishes international research offering a forum for debate with editorials, commentaries, interviews with leading figures in the field, and a comprehensive book review section. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Addiction Abstracts
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09687610.html – Addiction Abstracts provides professionals with up-to-date literature in psychology, psychiatry, public health medicine, health behavior, treatment, and prevention processes. The journal is published on behalf of the Society for the Study of Addiction to Alcohol and other Drugs (SSA). Access checked December 7, 2006.

Addiction Biology
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1355-6215&site=1 - The focus of Addiction Biology is on neuroscience contributions, which aim at advancing our understanding regarding aspects on the action of drugs of abuse and addictive processes. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Addiction Professional
http://www.addictionpro.com/ME2/Default.asp – Addiction Professional is the journal of innovations and trends in the clinical care of persons with substance use and dependence disorders. The journal disseminates information about what works in treatment and assists the effort to translate that information to real-world practice. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Addiction Research and Theory
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/16066359.asp – Addiction Research & Theory is a cross-disciplinary journal examining the effects of context on the use and misuse of substances, and on the nature of intoxications of all kinds. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Addiction Today
http://www.addictiontoday.org – A bi-monthly subscription publication of the Addiction Recovery Foundation from the UK. Access checked February 25, 2008.

Addictive Behaviors
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03064603 – This is an international scientific journal publishing research on substance abuse. The journal specifically focuses on studies related to the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment
http://www.addictiondisorders.com/pt/re/adt/home.htm;jsessionid=HTcRtnvLmNhyTbyRyFBv7MXhXbPNWTLZs2dBhg03XjGXRrfBzj1V!1253064403!181195628!8091!-1 – A quarterly international journal devoted to practical clinical research and treatment issues related to the misuse of alcohol and licit and illicit drugs as well as the study and treatment of addictive disorders and their behaviors. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/110575473 –This journal provides news and analysis of federal and state public policy developments, private sector business developments and provider issues and innovations. Topics include the latest findings in treatment and prevention; funding and survival issues for providers; the impact of state and federal policy on treatment and prevention; working under managed care; and co-occurring disorders. Access checked August 16, 2007

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713597226– This journal is published six times per year and provides for the exchange of ideas between the diverse researchers examining the neurobiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of drug abuse and alcoholism. The journal includes a wide range of translational research from preclinical through clinical aspects of substance abuse and dependence. Access checked August 2, 2007.

American Journal on Addictions
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/tf/10550496.html – This is the official journal of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of information in the extensive field of addiction. Access checked December 7, 2006.

American Psychologist
http://www.apa.org/journals/amp/description.html–The American Psychologist is the official journal of the American Psychological Association. The journal contains archival documents and articles covering current issues in psychology, the science and practice of psychology, and psychology's contribution to public policy. Access checked August 2, 2007.

Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction Professionals
http://www.counselormagazine.com/ – This is a national, peer-reviewed publication that blends the in-depth information often found in journals with the ease-of-read and style of a magazine. Access checked December 7, 2006.

CESAR Weekly E-mail Notifications
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax.asp – CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research)provides a free weekly e-mail overview of substance abuse trends or issues from the Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Daily Dose
http://www.dailydose.net – Daily Dose is a compilation of substance misuse articles gathered from the web and includes such sources as: government, education, medicine, press, science, organizations & agencies. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Drink and Drugs News
http://www.drinkanddrugs.net/drinkanddrugsnews.html – This is a free UK based journal for substance misuse specialists and those in the wider health, social care and criminal justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues in the course of their work. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Drug & Alcohol Dependence
http://www.authors.elsevier.com/JournalDetail.html?PubID=506052&Precis=DESC – An international journal devoted to publishing original research, scholarly reviews, commentaries, and policy analyses in the area of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and dependence. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Drug and Alcohol Review
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/carfax/09595236.html – This is the official publication of the Australian Professional Society for Alcohol and Drugs which provides an international meeting ground for the views, expertise and experience of all those involved in the study of treatment of alcohol, tobacco and drug problems. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Drug Dependence, Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/506008/description#description – This subscription based bi-monthly journal covers all aspects of the abuse of drugs, alcohol and organic solvents and includes material relating to experimental pharmacology of addiction. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Drugs and Alcohol Today (UK)
http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/journals/DAAT/index.asp – A quarterly journal, Drugs and Alcohol Today analyses what goes on in parliament and presents the latest news, practice and policy in the drug and alcohol fields. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Drug Policy Alliance eNewsletter
http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/join/ – A bi-weekly digest of the latest U.S. drug policy reform news, events, and additions to the Alliance's website. To access it you need to subscribe free of charge to the Drug Policy Alliance Action Network. Access checked December 7, 2006

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t713412630~tab=summary This bi-monthly journal aims to provide a forum for communication and debate between policy makers, practitioners and researchers concerned with social and health policy responses to legal and illicit drug use and drug-related harm. Access checked July 1, 2007.

European Addiction Research
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=JournalAims&ProduktNr=224233 – The journal provides a comprehensive approach to resolving the problems of substance abuse and addiction in Europe. Coverage ranges from clinical and research advances in the fields of psychiatry, biology, pharmacology and epidemiology to the social and legal implications of policy decisions. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
http://www.apa.org/journals/pha/description.html – This journal published by the American Psychological Association, features advances in translational and interdisciplinary research on psychopharmacology and drug abuse. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Harm Reduction Journal
http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/info/about/ – This is a peer-reviewed, online journal whose focus is on prevalent patterns of psychoactive drug use, the public policies meant to control them, and the search for effective methods of reducing the adverse medical, public health, and social consequences associated with both drugs and drug policies. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems
http://www.europad.org/journal.asp – This is the official journal of EUROPAD written for professionals who wish to keep up to date with research and opinion on opiate misuse treatment in Europe and around the world. Access checked December 7, 2006.

International Journal of Drug Policy
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/600949/description#description - This journal which is the official publication of the International Harm Reduction Society publishes material on the social, political, legal, and health contexts of psychoactive substance use, both licit and illicit. Access checked December 7, 2006.

International Journal of Drug Testing
http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/journal/ – This is a multidisciplinary internet-based journal devoted to the publication of scientific research, technical applications, policy, and other issues pertinent to the use of various biological specimens for evaluating exposure to psychoactive drugs. Access checked December 7, 2006.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
http://www.springer.com/west/home/psychology?SGWID=4-10126-70-72976028-0 – This quarterly journal offers a forum for up-to-date information and developments in mental health and addiction-related research, policy, literature, and treatment. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Journal of Addiction Medicine
http://www.journaladdictionmedicine.com/pt/re/adm/home.htm – The official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (JAM), is a new peer reviewed journal designed to address the needs of the professional practicing in the ever-changing and challenging field of Addiction Medicine. Access checked August 16, 2007.

Journal of Addictions Nursing
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10884602.asp – This is the official journal of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) which publishes original articles on current research, issues, practices and innovations as they relate to the field of addictions. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Journal of Substance Use & Misuse (Formerly The International Journal of Addictions)
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10826084.asp – This journal provides an international multidisciplinary environment for the exchange of facts, theories, viewpoints, and unresolved issues concerning substance use, misuse (licit and illicit drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine), "abuse", and dependency, eating disorders, and gambling. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/525475/description#description – The journal features original reviews, training and educational articles, special commentary, and especially research articles that are meaningful to the treatment of alcohol, heroin, marijuana, and other drugs of dependence. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Journal of Substance Use
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/14659891.html – This is a bi-monthly international journal publishing peer-reviewed articles on a wide spectrum of issues relating to the use of legal and illegal substances. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse: dual diagnosis

http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=g790361739~tab=summary– This peer-reviewed journal focuses on concerns specifically related to coexisting mental health and substance use, referred to by some as 'dual diagnosis.' It covers assessment, intervention, treatment, prevention, innovation, opinion, conceptual exploration and analysis, service delivery, service development, policy and procedure, research and debate. Access checked February 8, 2008.

Of Substance (Australian National Council on Drugs)
http://www.ofsubstance.org.au/ – The national Australian magazine on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The magazine’s main purpose is to disseminate current research and best practice to drug workers in Australia. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Prevention File
http://www.silvergategroup.com/publishing/index.jsp – The journal reports on current research, field experiences, public policy applications, innovations, trends, and strategies concerned with reducing health and safety problems arising from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Access checked March 11, 2008.

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
http://www.apa.org/journals/adb/description.html – Published by The American Psychological Association, the journal provides peer-reviewed original articles related to the psychological aspects of addictive behaviors. Access checked March 11, 2008.

SAMHSA News
http://www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News – A newsletter with information about new products and services, latest findings, and key agency programs and announcements in the substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment fields. Each issue is freely available online as are back issues. Access checked March 11, 2008.

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/info/about/ - This is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that encompasses various aspects of research concerning substance abuse, with a focus on policy issues. Access checked March 11, 2008.

Substance Abuse & Misuse
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t713597302~tab=summary For over 40 years, this journal has provided a international multidisciplinary environment for the exchange of facts, theories, viewpoints, and unresolved issues concerning substance use, misuse (licit and illicit drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine), "abuse", and dependency, eating disorders, and gambling. Access checked March 11, 2008.

The Addictions Newsletter
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div50/newsletter.htm - Published 3X per year by the American Psychological Association. The 20 page newsletter is a publication of the association’s Division 50 – Addictions which promotes advances in research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors. Access checked March 11, 2008.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00952990.asp – This is a quarterly journal that focuses on the preclinical, clinical, pharmacological, administrative, and social aspects of substance misuse. Access checked March 11, 2008.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/misc–This monthly journal is the official publication of the
American Psychiatric Association psychiatry, publishinh the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. The findings presented in this journal explore the full spectrum of issues related to mental health diagnoses and treatment. Access checked August 2, 2007.

The Brown University Digest of Addiction Theory and Application
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/110575480 - A monthly synopsis of research developments in the the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse, including research abstracts from over 75 medical journals. Access checked July 1, 2007.

The Journal of Drug Issues
http://www2.criminology.fsu.edu/~jdi/ – The publication provides a forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. Access checked December 7, 2006.

The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
https://www.haworthpress.com/store/product.asp?sid=U0ACKUHN9W478JA3EB1HWEWMWFAB
FUP9&sku=J233 –This journal (formerly Drugs & Society) presents new studies and research on ethnicity and cultural variation in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Treatment Magazine
www.treatmentmagazine.com – A monthly magazine that covers all aspects of the addiction treatment industry, from breaking news and feature stories that highlight the institutions and personalities of addiction treatment, to business, clinical, technological and pharmacological issues, as well as legislative and government developments. Access checked December 7, 2006.

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Research/Reference Resources

Addiction Arena
http://www.addictionarena.com/ – This website provides professionals and researchers with a range of psychotherapy and counseling resources. You will find a list of book and journal publications and useful links to associations, upcoming conferences, online addictions resources. Access checked February 26, 2008.

.Addiction Resource Guide
http://www.addictionresourceguide.com/ – Directory of addiction treatment facilities and resources including an extensive listing of self-help groups. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Addiction Search
http://www.addictionsearch.com/index.php – A source for addiction related research and drug and alcohol treatment programs and rehabilitation information. Access checked December 8, 2006.

AIDSinfo.nih.gov
http://adisinfo.nih.gov– AIDSinfo is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists, and researchers. Access checked September 4, 2007.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute - University of Washington
http://depts.washington.edu/adai/ – This Institute is a multidiscplinary research center whose mission is to support and facilitate research and research dissemination in the field of alcohol and drug abuse. Access checked August 17, 2007.

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
http://www.cesar.umd.edu – A University of Maryland research center which collects, analyzes and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally. Conducts policy-relevant research on specific initiatives to prevent, treat, and control substance abuse. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (CTRADA)
http://www6.miami.edu/ctrada/ – CTRADA was established to conduct psychosocial treatment research on adolescent drug abuse, from treatment development to mechanisms, evaluation and dissemination. Access checked December 8, 2006.

DrugScope
http://www.drugscope.org.uk/ - DrugScope’s aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. DrugScope provides authoritative and reliable information on all aspects of drug policies and problems. It publishes a wide range of reference guides, books and journals for professionals and the general public. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Drug Strategies
http://www.drugstrategies.org – Is a non-profit research institute that promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Hepatitis-Central.com
http://www.Hepatitis-Central.com/ – This website provides over 2,500 pages on the latest news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatments. Access checked September 4, 2007.

HIVandHepatitis.com
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com – This is an online publication that provides information about treatment for HIV/AIDS, chronic hepatitis B and C, and coinfection with HIV/HCV and HIV/HBV. Access checked August 17, 2007.

HIVInSite.org
http://www.hivinsite.org - HIV InSite is developed by theCenter for HIV Information (CHI) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).Center for HIV Information (CHI) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world's leading health sciences institutions. Launched in March 1997, HIV InSite's mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge.

Access checked February 17, 2008.

Institute for Research, Eduction and Training in Addictions (IRETA)
http://www.ireta.org/ - Working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (BDAP), IRETA's mission is to become a repository of information related to addiction research, health policy, prevention, intervention and treatment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to develop effective mechanisms to transfer that knowledge to the substance abuse field. Access checked February 17, 2008.

Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) at TCU
http://www.ibr.tcu.edu – IBR is a national research center for addiction treatment studies in community and correctional settings. They offer over 400 free treatment resource files. Access checked December 8, 2006.

International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment
http://www.OpiateAddictionRx.info – The site is a resource for healthcare professionals and patients focusing on available treatment options, latest medical findings, and regulations regarding opiate addiction treatment. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/ – This online resource is an encyclopedia of mental health information. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation
http://iconsortium.subst-abuse.uiowa.edu/ – The Consortium is an alliance committed to strengthening substance abuse prevention and intervention activities through collaborative research. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Join Together
http://www.jointogether.org – A project of Boston University School of Public Health, this website provides information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Access checked December 8, 2006.

National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
http://www.casacolumbia.org – (CASA) provides information on the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on lives. They also assess what works in prevention treatment and law enforcement. Access checked December 8, 2006.

National Development and Research Institutes (NDRI)
http://www.ndri.org – NDRI is a non-profit research and educational organization dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse, treatment and recovery; HIV, AIDS and HCV; therapeutic communities; youth at risk; and related areas of public health, mental health, criminal justice, urban problems, prevention and epidemiology. Access checked December 8, 2006.

NDARC – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
http://www.med.unsw.edu.au/ndarc – NDARC conducts research that increases the effectiveness of the Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm. Access checked December 8, 2006.

National Library of Addiction
http://www.nationallibraryofaddictions.org/– The Library serves as an educational institute, research facility, and gathering place for individuals, families, and communities affected by addictions.. Access checked August 1, 2007.

National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov – The NLM which is funded by the National Institutes of Health offers an extensive list of healthcare data bases including PubMed® for researching journal articles and Medline Plus® for consumers. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE)

http://www.pire.org/ – Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is nonprofit organization focusing on individual and social problems associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs. The Institute has a significant national presence in the area of prevention, with funded research projects at its ten research centers located around the country. Access checked February 17, 2008.

Pain-Topics.org
http://www.pain-topics.org - The mission of Pain Treatment Topics is to serve as a noncommercial resource for healthcare professionals, providing open access to clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices. Access checked July 1, 2007.

PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/ – PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources. Access checked July 1, 2007.

RADARS System
http://www.radars.org – The Researched Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance System (RADARS System) provides timely and geographic-specific data to the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, policymakers and medical/public health officials to aid in understanding trends in the abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in the United States. Access checked December 12, 2007.

Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, United States (RIA)
http://www.ria.buffalo.edu – RIA conducts addictions research in the areas of etiology, prevention, and treatment; social, psychological and neurophysiological aspects; and health and medical aspects. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Substance Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP)
http://www.saprp.org –The mission of (SAPRP) is to fund substance abuse policy research that can help reduce the harm caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs in the United States. Access checked December 12, 2007

The Body: HIV/AIDS Resource
http://www.thebody.com – The mission of this website is to demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment and improve patients’ quality of life. Information is included on prevention, treatment as well as an Ask the Experts section. Access checked July 1, 2007.

The Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies
http://www.udel.edu/cdas/ – Established at the University of Delaware in 1991 to facilitate collaborative research and publishing on substance abuse among social and behavioral science faculty, professional staff, and students. Access checked December 8, 2006.

The Center for HIV, Hepatitis and Addiction Training and Technology (CHHATT)
http://www.ceattc.org/chhatt.asp – CHHATT is maintained by The Danya Institute, as part of CEATTC. They provide information on addiction-related HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and other infectious diseases. Access checked August 17, 2007.

The Elisad Internet Gateway on Alcohol, Tobacco and Addictions
http://www.addictionsinfo.eu/startpage.php This addictions gateway is a free online service providing access to web resources in Europe on drugs, alcohol, smoking, gambling and related topics. Access checked July 1, 2007.

The RAND Corporation Drug Policy Research Center
http://www.rand.org/multi/dprc/about.html – Research topics include drug policy and trends, both national and international. Access checked December 8, 2006.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA)
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/SAMHDA – The goal of the archive is to provide ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data. Data files, documentation, and reports are downloadable from the website and in public use format. Access checked March 3, 2008.

The Treatment Research Institute (TRI)
http://www.tresearch.org/ – A not-for-profit research and development organization dedicated to reducing the devastating effects of alcohol and other drug abuse on individuals, families and communities by employing scientific methods and disseminating evidence-based information. Access checked December 8, 2006.

United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime
http://www.undcp.org – A global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. The site contains research on drug trends and drugs and crimes. They also offer a free online newsletter entitled UNODC e Newsletter which highlights current activities, ongoing programmes and individual initiatives http://www.unodc.org/newsletter. Access checked December 8, 2006.

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Patient Advocacy and Self-Help Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous®
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org – AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Advocates for the Integration of Recovery and Methadone (AFIRM)
http://www.afirmfwc.org – The mission of A.F.I.R.M. is to support methadone as an effective tool of recovery that can be enhanced through the integration of other treatment approaches. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Advocates for Recovery Through Medicine (ARM)
http://www.hometown.aol.com/armmat/index.html – Advocates for allowing a patient's private physician/pharmacist to handle his/her methadone needs. Access checked December 7, 2006.

American Council on Alcoholism
http://www.aca-usa.org – ACA is dedicated to educating the public about the effects of alcohol, alcoholism, alcohol abuse, & the need for prompt, effective, readily-available, & affordable alcoholism treatment. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Common Sense for Drug Policy
http://www.csdp.org – Provides advice and technical assistance to individuals and organizations working to reform current drug polices. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Drug Policy Alliance
http://www.lindesmith.org – Nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs and promote new drug policies based on common sense, science, public health and human rights. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Dual Recovery Anonymous
http://www.draonline.org - Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is a 12 Step self-help program that is available to help people recover from both chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness by focusing on relapse prevention and actively improving the quality of our lives. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Faces & Voices of Recovery
http://www.facesand voicesofrecovery.org -Faces & Voices of Recovery is a national organization of individuals and organizations joining together to support local, state, regional and national recovery advocacy by increasing access to research, policy, organizing and technical support; facilitating relationships among local and regional groups; improving access to policymakers and the media; and providing a national rallying point for recovery advocates. Access checked August 1, 2007.

Legal Action Center
http://www.lac.org – The Legal Action Center is the only non-profit law and policy organization in the United States whose sole mission is to fight discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and to advocate for sound public policies in these areas. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Methadone Anonymous (MA)
http://www.methadone-anonymous.org – Methadone Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who are current and former methadone patients. Together they have formed a 12-step and medication assisted recovery programs to help each other recover from addiction. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Methadone Support Anonymous
http://www.MethadoneSupport.org -This website is devoted to the support of Methadone and Methadone Anonymous (MA). The site features online support forums including HCV/HIV discussions, listings of MA meetings by state. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Methadone Today
http://www.methadonetoday.org – Methadone Today is the official newsletter of Detroit Organizational Needs in Treatment (DONT). DONT is a methadone advocacy group organized by methadone patients. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.na.org – An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide. Access checked December 8, 2006.

National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
http://www.methadone.org – NAMA is an organization composed of methadone patients and health care professionals worldwide with a network of international affiliated organizations and chapters in many places in the United States. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Parttnership for Recovery

http://www.recovery.bz/– The PFR works to increase education and awareness of addictive disease among Members of Congress and the public, and eliminate barriers to treatment for the 22 million Americans struggling with addiction. Access checked January 17, 2008

Physicians and Lawyers for National Drug Policy
http://www.plndp.org – Evidence-based support for education about addiction and promoting treatment efforts. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
http://www.cfiwest.org/sos/index.htm – SOS is an alternative recovery method for those alcoholics or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely available 12-Step programs. Access checked December 8, 2006.

SMART Recovery®
http://www.smartrecovery.org/ – SMART Recovery® (Self-Management and Recovery Training) helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. The organization offers free face-to-face and online mutual help groups. Access checked December 8, 2006.

World Travel Guide for Methadone Patients
http://www.indro-online.de/travel.htm – Supplies information on methadone import regulations in foreign countries. Access checked December 8, 2006.

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Treatment Facility Locators

Addiction Resource Guide
http://www.addictionresourceguide.com/directory.html – Directory of addiction treatment facilities and resources. Access checked February 26, 2008.

Addiction Search
http://www.addictionsearch.com/index.php – A source for research and drug and alcohol treatment programs and rehabilitation information. Access checked February 26, 2008.

American Council on Alcoholism
http://www.aca-usa.org – Features alcohol treatment referral assistance. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Opioid Treatment Program Directory (hosted by SAMHSA/DPT)
http://dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/ - Nationwide listing of opioid treatment programs by state. Access checked March 4, 2008.

Treatment Facility Locator (hosted by SAMHSA)
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/ – Comprehensive, nationwide listing of addiction treatment programs. Access checked January 17, 2008.

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Accreditation Organizations

CARF – The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
http://www.carf.org – An accrediting organization for addiction treatment programs. Access checked December 8, 2006.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
http://www.jcaho.org – An accrediting organization for addiction treatment programs. Access checked December 8, 2006.

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International Organizations

Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse (ANSA)
http://www.ansauk.org/html/ - The UK based Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse was formed in 1983 as an interest group for nurses working in drug and alcohol services. Access checked August 27, 2007.

Canada Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
http://www.ccsa.ca – CCSA is Canada’s national addiction agency providing objective, evidence-based information and advice that will help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions. Access checked December 7, 2006.

Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM)
http://www.csam.org/ - CSAM offers a resource of scientific and medical information about Addiction, for professionals and the general public. Bulletin articles with news and views, definitions, policy statements, and networking are available to improve the understanding, assessment, treatment, prevention and research related to Addiction Medicine in Canada and around the world. Access checked July 1, 2007.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
http://www.camh.net – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. CAMH succeeds in transforming the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness, by applying the latest in scientific advances, through clinical practice, health promotion, education and research. Access checked July1, 2007.

DrugScope
http://www.drugscope.org.uk/ – Drugscope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Their objective is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. Access checked October 3, 2007.

European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA) Briefing
http://www.eata.org.uk/briefings.php – (Members only) Regular updates on EATA’s activities within the drug and alcohol treatment sector. Includes details of their publications and events. Access checked December 7, 2006.

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/ – EMCDDA is the central reference point for drug information in the European Union. Their role is to provide the EU and its Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on drugs and drug addiction.

European Opiate Treatment Association (EUROPAD)
http://www.europad.org – The Association works to develop opiate addiction treatment in Europe but also aims to make a major contribution to the knowledge of, and attitudes to, addiction treatment worldwide. Access checked December 7, 2006.

International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education
http://www.incase.org/incase/ – A professional association of individuals, programs, and students specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, other addictions, counselor preparation, prevention and treatment, research, and public policy. Access checked December 7, 2006.

International Harm Reduction Association
http://www.ihra.net – IHRA works with various organizations to assist individuals and communities in the areas of Public Health Advocacy, Collaboration / Communication, Best Practice and Education, Training and Research. (Australia based). Access checked December 7, 2006.

Society for the Study of Addictions (SSA)
http://www.addiction-ssa.org/ - The SSA is a society that promotes the coming together of professionals in the field of the addictions to share their knowledge, skills, and friendships. The Society publishes the Addiction and Addiction Biology journals. Access checked July 1, 2007.

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Alphabetical Listing of Websites

To locate the complete information and URL for the respective listing below, activate the “Find on This Page” function in your browser (usually by pressing Control + F) and enter the full name into the search box.

ACTION (Adopting Changes To Improve Outcomes Now) Campaign

Addiction
Addiction Abstracts
Addiction Arena
Addiction Biology
Addiction Professional
Addiction Research and Theory
Addiction Resource Guide
Addiction Search
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Program (NATTC)
Addiction Today
Addictive Behaviors
Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment
Advocates for Recovery Through Medicine (ARM)
Advocates for the Integration of Recovery and Methadone (AFIRM)
AIDS.Gov

AIDSinfo.nih.gov
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute - University of Washington

Alcoholics Anonymous®

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)
American College of Psychiatrists
American Council for Drug Education
American Council on Alcoholism

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
American Journal on Addictions
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association (APA)

American Psychologist
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)|
Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse (ANSA)
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)
Canada Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM)
CARF – The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies (CAAS) at Brown University
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Centers for the Application of Prevention Technologies(CAPT)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
CESAR Weekly E-mail Notifications Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent

CHHATT
College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)
Common Sense for Drug Policy
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction Professionals

CSAT Diaster Recovery Resources for Substance Abuse Providers

CSAT Knowledge Application Programs (KAP)
CSAT Treatment Improvement Exchange (TIE) Network

Daily Dose

Digital Access to Medication
Drink and Drugs News
Drug Abuse (CTRADA)

Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
Drug & Alcohol Dependence
Drug & Alcohol Review
Drug & Crime Statistics
Drug Dependence, Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA)
Drug Policy Alliance eNewsletter
Drug Strategies
Drugs and Alcohol Today (UK)
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy
DrugScope
Dual Recovery Anonymous
European Addiction Research
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA)
European Opiate Treatment Association (EUROPAD)
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

Faces & Voices of Recovery
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Harm Reduction Journal
Hepatitis C Association
Hepatitis Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems

HIVandHepatitis.com

HIVInsite.org
Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) at TCU
International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment
International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education
International Harm Reduction Association
International Journal of Drug Policy
International Journal of Drug Testing
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Internet Mental Health
Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation
Join Together
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Journal of Addiction Medicine
Journal of Addictions Nursing
Journal of Chemical Dependency
Journal of Dual Diagnosis
Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery
Journal of Maintenance in the Addictions
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Journal of Substance Use
Journal of Substance Use & Misuse (Formerly The International Journal of Addictions)
Journal of Teaching in the Addictions
Legal Action Center
Mental Health America

Mental Health and Substance Abuse: dual diagnosis
Methadone Anonymous (MA)
Methadone Support Anonymous
Methadone Today
Narcotics Anonymous
National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
National Association of Alcohol, Drugs, & Disability (NAADD)
National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National Association of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
National Board of Certified Counselors
National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information (NCADI)
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
National Development and Research Institutes (NDRI)
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
National Drug Court Institute (NDCI)

NIDA Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Library of Addiction
National Library of Medicine

National Library of Medicine (NLM) Drug Information Portal

NIDA Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA)
Of Substance (Australian National Council on Drugs)
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

Opioid Treatment Program Directory (hosted by SAMHSA/DPT)

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Pain-Topics.org
Physicians and Lawyers for National Drug Policy
Prevention File
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
PubMed

RADARS System
RedFern Clinic
Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, United States (RIA)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center

SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
SAMHSA’s Office of Applied Studies
SAMHSA’s Partners for Recovery
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
SMART Recovery®
Society for the Study of Addictions

State Associations of Addiction Services
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse & Misuse
Substance Abuse Information Database (SAID)

Substance Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP)
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

The American Journal of Psychiatry
The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
The Body: HIV/AIDS Resource
The Brown University Digest of Addiction Theory and Application
The Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies
The Elisad Internet Gateway on Alcohol, Tobacco and Addictions
The Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse
The Journal of Drug Issues
The Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
The Legal Side of Pain
The Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx)
The RAND Corporation Drug Policy Research Center

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA)
The Treatment Research Institute (TRI)
Treatment Facility Locator (hosted by SAMHSA)
Treatment Magazine
United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime

U.S. Department of Justice National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC)
Web of Addictions
World Health Organization
World Travel Guide for Methadone Patients