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NATIONAL LINKS
A
Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
The public
education site was developed to support the efforts of parents and other
caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol,
tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Institute/University of Washington
The mission
of the Institute has been to conduct and support substance abuse
research at the University of Washington, and disseminate research
findings in substance abuse.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Drugs and Crime Facts Contents
Provides
policymakers, criminal justice practitioners, researchers, and the general
public with online access to understandable information on various drug
law violations and drug-related law enforcement.
Check Yourself: A place for teens
to check where they are with drugs and alcohol
Designed to be a
unique, evolving and independent resource where teens can communicate with
and learn from each other.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alcoholics Anonymous resources in Oregon and
United States
Offers information
on Alcoholics Anonymous and provides resources to attend events and online
meetings for individuals with hearing disabilities.
Freevibe
An interactive site targeted towards adolescents, Freevibe helps young
people understand the dangers of substance abuse and encourages empowered
decision-making.
Hispanic/Latino Portal For the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drug Abuse
The sites purpose is to provide information about the Prevention of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse for Hispanics/Latinos, those who work
with them, and those interested in their circumstances, cultures or
languages.
Join
Together
Join Together leads initiatives to help communities
respond to the harms caused by excessive alcohol and drug use and
provides free internet services supporting their efforts. The website
carries up to 15 new items a day and provides in depth information on
virtually all tobacco, drug and alcohol issues.
La Anti Droga
Serves as the Spanish version of TheAntiDrug.com
National Alcohol & Drug
Addiction Recovery Month
Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place
during the month of September. The Recovery Month
observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse
treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers and promotes
the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is
possible. The observance also encourages citizens to take action
to help expand an improve the availability of effective substance abuse
treatment for those in need.
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia
University is the only national organization, which brings together
under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and
combat abuse of all substances -- alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs,
prescription drugs, performance enhancing drugs -- in all sectors of
society.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (Formerly
PREVLINE)
The clearinghouse provides free educational material on substance abuse
prevention and treatment.
NIAAA: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
NIAAA, one of the
nation’s leaders in the effort to reduce alcohol-related problems,
provides alcohol-related publications in English and Spanish.
NIDA: National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA's mission is
to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse
and addiction.
NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
An interactive site that allows teens to explore the harmful effects of
drug abuse.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national
leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile
delinquency and victimization.
Partners for Recovery
The website is dedicated to the advancement of prevention, treatment and
recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The site
facilitates communication and resource-sharing for organizations and
groups that help individuals and families achieve and maintain recovery.
Parent Corps
An initiative of the Bush Administration, Parent Corps is a
new effort dedicated to helping parents prevent drug use by their
children.
SAMHSA's As You Age Guide to Aging, Medicines, Alcohol
A public education
campaign to warn older adults about the dangers of misusing medications or
mixing them with alcohol.
SAMHSA's Building Blocks for a Healthy Future
Provides
support for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 6 to set aside
time to share with their children. Also includes an interactive section
for young children.
SAMHSA's
National Mental Health Information Center
A comprehensive website
dedicated to all the things related to mental health.
SAMHSA's
Prevention Platform
SAMHSA's Prevention Platform is an online
resource for substance abuse prevention. It is provided by the SAMHSA's
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
Selected
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends (SMART)
The Selected
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends (SMART) project uses the
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze the data
of selected metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas (MMSAs) with
500 or more respondents.
Stop Underage Drinking
Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage
Drinking (ICCPUD) developed this Web site to provide one-stop access to
a range of Government-approved materials on underage drinking, primarily
through linkages to agency sites.
State RADAR Network Centers
Not from
Idaho? Find the link for your state’s RADAR Center here.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA's mission is
to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for
substance abuse and mental illness.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Find the right drug
abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator sponsored by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Tanglewood
Research
Tanglewood Research is dedicated to
developing, testing, training, and marketing highly effective
educational materials for preventing drug use, violence, delinquency,
and premature sexual activity among teens.
The Anti
Drug
Informs parents
about drugs and how to talk to their kids about them. (Also available in
Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese)
The
Cool Spot
The Cool Spot focuses on the prevention of underage drinking by providing
a fun, interactive site for adolescents. Practice role playing, learn
important information, and find more cool links.
The
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
The Center's
purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and
evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to
alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence.
The
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
The Center is the only national
organization, which brings together under one roof all the professional
disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances --
alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, performance
enhancing drugs -- in all sectors of society.
The
Partnership for a Drug Free America
A
nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational
professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live
healthy, drug-free lives.
Tobacco Free Kids
The Campaign is one of the nation's largest non-governmental initiatives
launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to
secondhand smoke.
WESTCAPT
(Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies)
CSAP's Western CAPT
assists states, jurisdictions, and community-based prevention programs in
the Western Region to apply scientifically-defensible strategies in their
efforts to prevent substance abuse.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Working Partners
strives to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and
communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and
alcohol problems.
IDAHO
LINKS
Boise
State University
Boise State is a metropolitan university reflecting the character of
Idaho’s capital city and serving the academic needs of the state through
graduate and undergraduate programs, research and public service.
Boise
State University College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences at Boise State
University is dedicated to providing programs of educational excellence
for present and future health professionals.
Boise State University Department of Community and Environmental Health
Boise
State University Minor in Addictions Studies
The Addictions Studies Minor provides
students with a concentration of courses in the field of addictions and
prepares them to become a Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)
through the Idaho Board for Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADDCC).
District
Health Departments in Idaho
Provides contact
information for each health department in Idaho.
Drug Free Idaho
With the mission to
offer a full service, comprehensive, employer friendly, drug-free
workplace program this Web site offers a variety of resources and
information to help people, businesses, and communities become drug-free.
Idaho Board
of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification, Inc.
Provides information pertaining to Idaho
Alcohol/Drug counselor certification
Idaho Careline
The Idaho Careline promotes self-reliance by assisting people in reaching
critical community and public resources.
Idaho Child
Idaho Child,
provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, is a gateway to
children’s services and information
Idaho Child Welfare
The Idaho Child
Welfare Research and Training Center supports positive outcomes for
children and their families in the State of Idaho through comprehensive
training and education, research and evaluation of services, and
innovative program planning.
Idaho
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is a non-partisan state agency
providing services to the Hispanic Community and serving as a liaison
between the community and government entities.
Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare
The mission of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is to promote
and protect the safety of all Idahoans.
Idaho DUI Evaluator Directory
The site
allows you to click on the region your county resides in for a listing
of local DUI Evaluators.
Idaho Health and Welfare Substance Abuse Information
Health & Welfare partners with Regional Substance Abuse Authorities to
assess regional needs and assets for substance abuse prevention and
treatment services.
Idaho Health Sciences
Library
The mission of the Idaho Health Sciences Library (IHSL) is to advance
education, research, and patient care by providing publication-based
information to the university community, Idaho health care providers and
consumers.
Idaho Meth Project
The goal of the Idaho Meth Project is to
significantly reduce the prevalence of first-time methamphetamine use in
Idaho by making an aggressive effort to ensure that the next generation is equipped with information to make the choice to remain Meth-free.
Idaho
Office of Drug Policy
The Office of Drug Policy oversees and
coordinates all drug and substance abuse programs within the State of
Idaho.
Idaho Perinatal Project
Idaho Perinatal Project is focused on improving the pregnancy outcomes
throughout Idaho. It hopes to become recognized as a main resource and
advocate in maternal and infant health.
Idaho Quitnet
Idaho QuitNet is a free Internet service that can help you quit smoking.
It offers expert advice on quitting, online support from other smokers,
and information about medications that may make quitting easier.
Idaho
RADAR Network Associate Centers (PDF file)
The RADAR
Network’s connection to Idaho communities, enhancing the ability to
disseminate information locally.
Idaho Regional
Advisory Committee (RAC)
Idaho Code 39-303A directs the
Department of Health and Welfare to establish a Regional Advisory
Committee (RAC) in each Health and Welfare region. The RAC provides the
coordination and exchange of information on all regional programs
relating to alcoholism and drug addiction in Idaho. The RAC is a
liaison among individuals, organizations, and agencies engaged in
activities that affect community substance abuse prevention and
treatment issues.
Idaho
State Department of Education (Safe and Drug Free Schools)
The mission of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program is to provide
stewardship of the Federal and State funds allocated for substance abuse
prevention in the Idaho schools and to encourage healthy lifestyles for
youth through education and the provision of resources to schools and
communities.
Idaho Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
This tool allows
the user to locate the nearest treatment facilities.
IDEAS!
(Idaho Educators in Addiction Studies)
An innovative
approach using technology to teach, certify, and oversee addictions
counseling competencies in the classroom and in the field.
Idaho Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
This is the official web site of the Traffic
Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) for the State of Idaho. This site
contains a wide variety of training resources and publications that can
help you successfully prosecute cases involving impaired driving. New
information will be added to this web site every month, so you may want
to check this site on a regular basis.
Institute For The Study Of Addiction
The Institute
for the Study of Addiction (recently approved by the Idaho Board of
Education) is a joint endeavor of the Colleges of Education and Health
Sciences to provide coordinated and complementary information
dissemination and professional development opportunities for addictions
prevention and treatment professionals.
PreventionIdaho.Net
This web site is dedicated to Substance Abuse Prevention Service Providers
in Idaho. It contains news about state prevention efforts and links to
Idaho specific resources, such as statistical data.
Project Filter
Web site provides information on cigarettes
as well as resources for quitting smoking.
State
of Idaho Department of Corrections
The Idaho Department of Correction provides incarceration facilities for
adult felons sentenced by the courts, presentence reports for the courts,
and supervision services for probationers and parolees.
State
of Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
The Department's mission is to "Prevent and reduce juvenile crime in
partnership with communities."
Substance Abuse Program
Guiding Principles and Approved Facilities
Provides information on the components of an effective substance abuse
program and allows the user to locate approved treatment facilities in his
or her area.
Substance
Abuse Social Indicators
This site contains archival social indicator data sets within Idaho
relevant to statewide and regional substance abuse and dependence. When
complete, it will be the most comprehensive database in the state and will
include trend data since 1992.
Treasure Valley Alcohol Drug Coalition (TVADC)
Provide progressive, dynamic, flexible, adaptable, and
maneuverable leadership, education, resources, and direction to solve
drug and alcohol problems in the Treasure Valley. TVADC's mission is to
improve community safety and quality of life by supporting measures for
reducing substance abuse.
XTR4 Teen Drivers
Sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety, the colorful, action-oriented
site engages teens and offers the chance to win prizes while furthering
their driver education.
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