Substance Abuse

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• Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse  (2,562)
• Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Drug Detection  (114)
• Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Alcoholism  (865)
• Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Centers and Counseling Services  (511)
• Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Tobacco: Teen Smoking  (37)
• Kids and Teens: Health: Substance Abuse  (111)
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• Society: Issues: Health: Drugs: Illegal  (200)

Adolescent Substance Abuse and Recovery Resources - - A list of links and books about substance abuse and recovery for teenagers.

Alcoholism Runs in Families - - A factual article about the risk factors of children of alcoholics.

The Anti-Drug - - Parenting tips newsletter produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Can We Talk - - Community program designed to help parents talk with their children about relationships and sexuality, including the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/STDs, drug abuse and violence.

DAMMADD - Dad's and Mom's Against Drug Dealers - - Organization dedicated in assisting law enforcement with tips by putting up a cash reward at every level; drug kingpin, street corner dealer, drug production facilities, and drug shipments.

Dealing With Adolescent Experimentation - - An article that discusses how best to communicate with your child about drinking.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug Abuse in Family Practice - - An scientific article written for family doctors that discusses detection and treatment of addictions in families.

Kids Learn How to Drink - - An article about the kinds of drinking in parents that can influence children to later abuse alcohol.

Methamphetamines, a Guide for Parents and Other Caregivers - - Several paragraphs of facts about methamphetamine usage among children, plus a list of booklets and other resources that can be ordered, some free.

Parenting IS Prevention - - PIP offers information, advice, and tools to guide parents in helping their children make healthy, drug-free choices.

Parenting With Dignity - - Information resource focusing on warning signs of drug abuse and gang violence.

A Parent's Guide on Drug Abuse - - Offers information and articles on drugs, drug abuse, and signs of drug use, to help parents discuss drugs and their effects, with their children.

A Parent's Guide to Teenagers and Drinking - - Suggestions to parents from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

Partnership for a Drug-Free America - - Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names, what they look like, and FAQs.

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment - FAQs - - A research-based guide to what to expect in drug addiction treatment.

Talking With Kids: Alcohol and Drugs - - Steps to take to discuss drug use with your children.

Teenage Drug Use and Abuse Prevention - - Information on specific drugs, how to talk to teenagers about drug use and abuse, and treatment for abuse, from About.com.