 |  Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Alcohol and Tobacco
Health LinksALCOHOL General Information College Alcohol Information and Resources Drinking and Driving Treatment/Recovery/Support
TOBACCO General Resources Anti-Tobacco Advocacy Groups Online Quitting Resources
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ALCOHOL
General Information
| Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
(http://www.al-anon.alateen.org)
Provides information and referrals to local Al-Anon and Alateen groups; includes a self-quiz to determine if you are affected by someone"s drinking. | | | | Be Responsible About Drinking (BRAD)
(http://brad21.org/index.html)
Provides information about the effects of alcohol and tips for responsible drinking; fact sheets are available on alcohol poisoning, BAC, legal penalties, and alcohol"s effects on women. | | | | CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/brfss)
A periodic survey that looks at health risk behaviors among adults, including the use of alcohol. | | | | CDC National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: Fetal Alcohol Syndro...
(http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas)
Provides information and links about prevention and effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. | | | | Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University
(http://center.butler.brown.edu)
Promotes the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol- and other drug-abuse problems in our society through research, publications, education, and training. | | | | Century Council
(http://www.centurycouncil.org)
An advocacy group funded by U.S. distillers that focuses on prevention of underage drinking and irresponsible drinking among people of all ages; includes http://www.centurycouncil.org/parents.cfm advice for parents of college students. | | | | Go Ask Alice
(http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu)
Professional health educators provide answers to questions on many topics relating to alcohol use and abuse; sponsored by the Columbia University Health Education Program. | | | | Habitsmart
(http://www.habitsmart.com)
Contains an online self-scoring alcohol-use assessment, tips for outsmarting cravings, and links to related sites. | | | | Monitoring the Future
(http://monitoringthefuture.org)
An annual survey of drug and alcohol use among high school students (8th, 10th, and 12th graders). | | | | National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
(http://www.nacoa.net)
Offers information and support for children of alcoholics. | | | | National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
(http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc)
Provides consumer-oriented information about preventing unintentional injuries and violence, including incidents involving alcohol use. | | | | National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information/Prevention Online
(http://www.health.org)
Provides statistics, information, and publications on alcohol abuse, including resources for people who want to help friends and family members overcome alcohol-abuse problems; a separate menu of information on http://www.college.health.org preventing substance abuse on college campuses is also available. | | | | National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
(http://www.ncadd.org)
Provides information on alcoholism and counseling referrals. | | | | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
(http://www.niaaa.nih.gov)
Produces booklets and other publications on a variety of alcohol-related topics, including fetal alcohol syndrome, alcoholism treatment, and alcohol use and minorities. | | | | The Trauma Foundation: Alcohol-Related Injury and Violence
(http://www.tf.org/tf/alcohol/ariv/index.html)
Provides fact sheets, literature reviews, and other resources about alcohol-related injuries. | | | | Web of Addictions
(http://www.well.com/user/woa)
Provides information about alcohol abuse and dependence, including fact sheets, contact information for relevant agencies and organizations, and links to related sites. |
Drinking and Driving
| Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(http://www.hwysafety.org)
Provides information on injuries and legal penalties resulting from driving under the influence, including an up-to-date list of all http://www.hwysafety.org/safety_facts/safety.htm#ALCOHOL state DUI/DWI laws and penalties. | | | | Intoximeters Drink Wheel Blood Alcohol Test
(http://www.intox.com)
Calculates approximate BAC based on body weight, gender, and amount of alcohol consumed. | | | | Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
(http://www.madd.org)
Supports efforts to develop solutions to the problems of drunk driving and underage drinking; provides news, information, and brochures about many topics, including a guide for giving a safe party. | | | | National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: Alcohol Impairment Charts
(http://www.health.org/nongovpubs/bac-chart/index.htm)
Charts for men and women indicating approximate blood alcohol concentration and level of impairment based on number of alcoholic beverages consumed and body weight. | | | | National Commission Against Drunk Driving
(http://www.ncadd.com)
Provides statistics about drunk driving and state DUI laws and information about prevention efforts. | | | | National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
(http://www.3dmonth.org)
Provides information about the scope of impaired driving and ways to combat the problem; sponsors annual events. | | | | National Group Rides and Designated Drivers
(http://saferide.org)
Gives information about collegiate safe ride programs nationwide. | | | | What"s Driving You?
(http://www.whatsdrivingyou.org)
Utilizing a "virtual party" story, this interactive site asks visitors to navigate through a series of decisions about drinking, drug use, and driving; embedded in the story is a wealth of information about alcohol metabolism; alcohol misuse, abuse, and dependence; DUI consequences; and prevention strategies. |
Treatment/Recovery/Support
| Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
(http://www.al-anon.alateen.org)
Provides information and referrals to local Al-Anon and Alateen groups. | | | | Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services
(http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org)
Provides general information about AA and its services. | | | | Drug Abuse USA
(http://www.drug-abuse.com/usa)
Provides information and links to national and local drug abuse treatment programs. | | | | DrugHelp
(http://www.drughelp.org)
Provides information about hotlines for obtaining help with alcohol- and drug-related problems. | | | | Moderation Management Network
(http://www.moderation.org)
Controversial self-help program designed to help early problem drinkers limit their drinking; not intended for serious alcohol abusers or alcoholics. | | | | National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
(http://www.nacoa.net)
Offers information and support for children of alcoholics. | | | | National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: Links for Treatment
(http://www.health.org/links/links.asp?pop=15)
Provides information about alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs. | | | | Rational Recovery
(http://rational.org/recovery)
A self-help program that offers an alternative to 12-step programs; the emphasis is on learning the skill of abstinence. | | | | Women for Sobriety
(http://www.womenforsobriety.org)
A self-help program for women that offers an alternative to 12-step programs; the program includes positive thinking, meditation, group activities, and diet and exercise. |
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TOBACCO
General Resources
| American Cancer Society (ACS): Tobacco
(http://www.cancer.org/tobacco)
Provides information on the dangers of tobacco, as well as tools for prevention and cessation for both smokers and users of spit tobacco; ACS sponsors the http://www2.cancer.org/gas/index.cfm Great American Smokeout, an annual event in which smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for one day. | | | | American Lung Association
(http://www.lungusa.org)
Provides information on lung diseases, tobacco control, and environmental health. | | | | CDC Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)
(http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco)
Provides research results, educational materials, and quitting tips; includes special sections for kids and teens. | | | | Ear, Nose, and Throat Net: American Academy of Otolaryngology
(http://www.entnet.org/patient.html)
Includes information on spit tobacco, head and neck cancer, and environmental tobacco smoke. | | | | Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality/ETS
(http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ets.html)
Provides information and links about secondhand smoke. | | | | Environmental Tobacco Smoke information
(http://www.meds.com/lung/smoking/environmental.html)
Fact sheet about the health effects of environmental tobacco smoke. | | | | FDA: Children and Tobacco
(http://www.fda.gov/opacom/campaigns/tobacco.html)
Provides information about the effects of tobacco on young people and on FDA activities designed to limit tobacco use by children and adolescents. | | | | Health Canada: Youth Smoking and Health Risks
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/tobaccoreduction/factsheets/youth.htm)
Provides information on health risks of tobacco use, geared toward young adults. | | | | Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Tobacco
(http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/druginfo/tobacco.html)
Includes information on the health effects of tobacco use and efforts at tobacco control. | | | | National Cancer Institute monograph on cigars
(http://rex.nci.nih.gov/NCI_MONOGRAPHS/MONO9.HTM)
Gives scientific information on rates of use and health effects of cigars. | | | | National Cancer Institute Publications: Smoking/Tobacco
(http://rex.nci.nih.gov/NCI_PUB_INDEX/PUBS_SMOKE.html)
Provides online brochures on a variety of tobacco-related topics, including tips for quitting and information on the http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/smoking.htm links between tobacco use and cancer. | | | | National Clearinghouse on Tobacco and Health (Canada)
(http://www.ncth.ca)
Includes information on tobacco cessation and tobacco control. | | | | National Institute on Dental and Craniofacial Research: The Facts About Dip and Chew
(http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/news/pubs/chew/main.htm)
Provides basic information (with graphic photos) about the health effects of spit tobacco. | | | | National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
(http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov)
Presents information on the effects of spit tobacco use. | | | | NicNet
(http://www.nicnet.org)
Includes information on tobacco research, environmental tobacco smoke, and prevention strategies. | | | | Quitnet
(http://www.quitnet.org)
Provides interactive tools and questionnaires, support groups, a library, news on tobacco issues, and quitting programs for both smokers and spit tobacco users. | | | | Smoke Free World
(http://www.smokefreeworld.com)
An online guide to smokefree dining and travel. | | | | Smoking Stinks
(http://www.smokingstinks-aaco.org)
Provides youth-related information on tobacco, including a knowledge quiz, online games, and gruesome photos of tobacco-related illnesses. | | | | United Kingdom National Health Service: What"s in a Cigarette
(http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk/ina_cig.htm)
Lists the many allowable additives in cigarettes. | | | | World Health Organization Tobacco Free Initiative
(http://tobacco.who.int)
Provides information on the health effects of tobacco use and promotes the goal of a tobacco-free world. | | | | World No Tobacco Day
(http://www.worldnotobaccoday.com)
Provides information about the annual event as well as testimonials from smokers who have quit and resources for parents to help prevent teen smoking. |
Anti-Tobacco Advocacy Groups and Information
| Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
(http://ash.org)
Provides statistics, news briefs, and other information. | | | | American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout
(http://www.cancer.org/smokeout)
Presents anti-smoking resources for students. | | | | Americans for Non-smokers Rights
(http://www.no-smoke.org)
Presents information on environmental tobacco smoke and opportunities for smokefree advocacy. | | | | Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
(http://www.tobaccofreekids.org)
Provides information and links about tobacco control efforts relating to youth. | | | | Kickbutt
(http://www.kickbutt.org)
Gives news and current events relating to tobacco control as well as opportunities to contact elected representatives. | | | | National Association of Attorneys General
(http://www.naag.org)
Provides materials relating to the settlement deal between major tobacco companies and the attorneys general of many states. | | | | National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
(http://www.tobaccofreekids.org)
Offers current news and information about tobacco use, laws and regulations, and political contributions by tobacco companies. | | | | Public Citizen: Tobacco
(http://www.citizen.org/tobacco)
Tracks political activities and lobbying efforts and expenses relating to tobacco. | | | | Smokescreen Action Network
(http://www.Smokescreen.org)
Provides news and information on congressional representatives" voting records on tobacco-related issues as well as opportunities to send letters. | | | | Tobacco BBS
(http://www.tobacco.org)
A resource center on tobacco and smoking issues that includes news and information, assistance for smokers who want to quit, and links to related sites. | | | | Tobacco Control Archives: Joe Camel Campaign
(http://www.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco/mangini)
A collection of 80,000 pages of once-confidential documents relating to the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company"s Joe Camel advertising campaign; the documents were released as a result of a lawsuit and have been posted by the University of California San Francisco library. | | | | Tobacco Control Resource Center and Tobacco Products Liability Project (TPLP)
(http://www.tobacco.neu.edu)
Provides current information about tobacco-related court cases and legislation; based at the Northeastern School of Law. | | | | Tobacco Industry Documents
(http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/industrydocs)
A searchable site that includes 27 million pages of tobacco industry documents released as a result of recent tobacco litigation and congressional subpoenas. |
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