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Alcoholism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) 
 Alcoholics Anonymous invites those whose lives are troubled with alcohol and who seek anonymity while attempting to solve common problems to browse through this easily navigable site for help. Many sections lead to self-examination, such as Is A.A. for You? , Do you think you're different? , A Newcomer Asks… , and A Message to Teenagers and the short quiz for teenagers. Others include The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and a directory of offices, answering services, and groups in the United States and Canada. The site may be viewed in English, Spanish, or French. http://www.aa.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jan 29, 2002 AlcoholScreening.org
"If you consume alcoholic beverages, it's important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky or harmful. Answering these questions will take only a few minutes, and will generate personalized results based on your age, gender and drinking patterns." Includes a library of publications about alcohol and health from the U.S. government, and a database of alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs. A project of the Boston University School of Public Health. http://alcoholscreening.org Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 18, 2006 The Cool Spot
This site "was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). ... The content of The Cool Spot is based on a curriculum for grades 6-8 developed ... to give young teens a clearer picture about alcohol use among their peers." The site features facts about alcohol, information about risks of underage drinking and peer pressure, and resources for those with alcohol problems. http://www.thecoolspot.gov Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Aug 16, 2005 International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA)
This organization promotes "evidence based harm reduction policies and practices on a global basis for all psychoactive substances (including illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol)." Its site features collections of about 50 publications on topics such as HIV prevention and care, policing and illicit drugs, and tobacco harm reduction. Also includes news about IHRA activities and events. Some material only available to members. http://www.ihra.net Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated May 23, 2007 National Alcohol Screening Day
Information about National Alcohol Screening Day, which takes place annually during National Alcohol Awareness Month (April). Provides a fact sheet and a location map for screening event sites, "located in community, college, primary health care, military and employment settings." From Screening for Mental Health, a nonprofit organization (run by psychiatrists) that organizes large mental health screenings. http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/nasd/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Mar 22, 2007 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Includes FAQs on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (in English and Spanish), articles and publications, charts and diagrams, a calendar of conferences and events, related links, and more. Searchable. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 29, 2006 Women For Sobriety (WFS)
This is the site of a self-help organization for women alcoholics. It includes online chat groups and a description of the "New Life" Program with its Thirteen Statements of Acceptance. There are also articles by Jean Kirkpatrick (1923-2000), a recovered alcoholic, who began WFS in 1975 after observing the causal differences of alcoholism and methods of recovery in men and women alcoholics. http://womenforsobriety.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Feb 26, 2003 |
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