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Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:50:00 -0500
Many young adults transition out of college into jobs that have limited benefits. Negotiating how to find health insurance that will meet their needs can be difficult.
Flu On Campus: Avoiding Misery For $20
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:00 -0500
Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. A $20 flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument.
UnitedHealth Insures Against Becoming Uninsured
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:52:00 -0500
United Healthcare is allowing clients to pay a premium to guarantee their right to buy health insurance in the future. The new product, which is called "continuity," is aimed at policyholders who might lose coverage if they leave their jobs.
Clinic To Disclose Doctors' Industry Ties
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:49:00 -0500
The Cleveland Clinic is making it easier for the public to find out if its doctors get money from pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. The move could help patients evaluate whether the doctors are acting in their best interests.
washingtonpost.com - Health
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Ceci Connolly Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.
Seeking a Second Opinion on Change in Health Care
Joe Davidson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The nation's largest provider of health insurance for federal employees, under fire for changes to its benefits package, says it is willing to make adjustments in answer to the complaints if only Uncle Sam would let it.
Bill Gates Urges Obama to Increase Spending
Philip Rucker Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The world's richest technology entrepreneur -- and leading philanthropist -- came to Washington yesterday with a simple message for President-elect Barack Obama: Increase spending.
Reuters: Health News
Abortion not seen linked with depression
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08:31 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a "post-abortion syndrome," and efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
"Rogue" stem cell clinics exploit hope: report
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:47:36 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rogue clinics around the world may be exploiting hope and ignorance by offering unproven stem cell therapies, a group of stem cell experts said in a report released on Wednesday.
Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:58:12 -0500
LONDON (Reuters) - The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.
CNN.com - Health
Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:50:16 -0500
Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. Cootey realized that his symptoms fit those of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that typically generates depression during autumn and winter and then goes away in the sunnier months.
Zimbabweans ill with cholera crossing border
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:24 -0500
Doctors worry about the woman sitting on a bed inside the large tent, an IV in her arm. Chipo Matewe, 23, is eight months pregnant and stricken with cholera.
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:09:55 -0500
It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: her family's dog and cat. Like the 10 million American pet owners with allergies, the Coronados faced a dilemma: Can a sneezy-wheezy human and pet co-exist in the same house?
ABC News: Health
Should Docs Disclose Drug Company Ties?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:10:20 -0500
Cleveland Clinic becomes first to disclose drug industry links online.
Parents Cut Corners in Poor Economy
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:29:53 -0500
From diluting milk to skipping check-ups, experts say the recession hurts kids.
Gym-Rat-in-Chief: Obama's Fitness Regimen
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:14:05 -0500
Some say Obama is obsessed with fitness, but others say it sets a good example.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Baby Faith remains seriously ill
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:37 -0000
A baby girl remains seriously ill after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.
Psychiatric drugs force queried
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:40 -0000
The practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication is not backed by evidence, say researchers.
Zimbabwe cholera 'an emergency'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:02 -0000
Authorities in Zimbabwe declare a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 500 people a national emergency, state media reports.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Couples Face Tough Choices on Unused Embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:04:51 -0000
A psychologist on the complicated reasons couples are reluctant to donate or destroy stored embryos after their fertility treatments end.
Are Gluten-Free Diets Healthier, or Is It Hype?
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:01:55 -0000
Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health?
The Seven Worst Winter Drinks
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:56:41 -0000
Hot apple cider and spiked hot chocolate might hit the spot this time of year, but watch out for skyrocketing calorie counts.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Can your personality help you weather tough economy?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:41:32 -0000
Does the economic downturn terrify you? Or are you plotting a new strategy for life with less money? Your reaction offers a peek ...
Fertility patients unsure what to do with leftover embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:01:57 -0000
Perhaps half a million embryos lie frozen in U.S. clinics, and many are likely to continue to do so because fertility patients ...
Texas criticized for mental care
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:19:11 -0000
Texas has more mentally disabled patients in institutions than any other U.S. state, and the federal government has concluded ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Get Back in the Game with Penn Orthopaedics
For athletes, a sports-related injury can be extremely frustrating. An injury can limit performance or can even take you out of the game. The orthopaedic surgeons at the Penn Sports Medicine Center treat all types of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels. With new procedures and technologies like minimally invasive surgery and meniscal transplantation, athletes benefit from a faster recovery period. A faster recovery means you can get off the sidelines and back to your active lifestyle sooner.
Eat, Drink and Be Mindful
Looking for a way to combat those extra calories during the holiday season? Learn how to enjoy the holiday season while keeping a lid on those extra calories! Andrea Diamond, MS, RD, program director for the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at Penn Medicine provides some holiday nutrition tips.
Division of Hematology/Oncology moves into Perelman in December
On December 15, 2008, the outpatient practice of the division of hematology/oncology will move to the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The Abramson Cancer Center’s new facilities in the Perelman Center have over 70 exam rooms, 80 state-of-the-art individual chemotherapy suites, easily accessible outpatient surgery suites, and a committed staff that is eager to facilitate your visits.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:50:00 -0500
Many young adults transition out of college into jobs that have limited benefits. Negotiating how to find health insurance that will meet their needs can be difficult.
Flu On Campus: Avoiding Misery For $20
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:00 -0500
Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. A $20 flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument.
UnitedHealth Insures Against Becoming Uninsured
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:52:00 -0500
United Healthcare is allowing clients to pay a premium to guarantee their right to buy health insurance in the future. The new product, which is called "continuity," is aimed at policyholders who might lose coverage if they leave their jobs.
Clinic To Disclose Doctors' Industry Ties
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:49:00 -0500
The Cleveland Clinic is making it easier for the public to find out if its doctors get money from pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. The move could help patients evaluate whether the doctors are acting in their best interests.
washingtonpost.com - Health
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Ceci Connolly Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.
Seeking a Second Opinion on Change in Health Care
Joe Davidson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The nation's largest provider of health insurance for federal employees, under fire for changes to its benefits package, says it is willing to make adjustments in answer to the complaints if only Uncle Sam would let it.
Bill Gates Urges Obama to Increase Spending
Philip Rucker Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The world's richest technology entrepreneur -- and leading philanthropist -- came to Washington yesterday with a simple message for President-elect Barack Obama: Increase spending.
Reuters: Health News
Abortion not seen linked with depression
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08:31 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a "post-abortion syndrome," and efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
"Rogue" stem cell clinics exploit hope: report
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:47:36 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rogue clinics around the world may be exploiting hope and ignorance by offering unproven stem cell therapies, a group of stem cell experts said in a report released on Wednesday.
Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:58:12 -0500
LONDON (Reuters) - The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.
CNN.com - Health
Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:50:16 -0500
Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. Cootey realized that his symptoms fit those of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that typically generates depression during autumn and winter and then goes away in the sunnier months.
Zimbabweans ill with cholera crossing border
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:24 -0500
Doctors worry about the woman sitting on a bed inside the large tent, an IV in her arm. Chipo Matewe, 23, is eight months pregnant and stricken with cholera.
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:09:55 -0500
It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: her family's dog and cat. Like the 10 million American pet owners with allergies, the Coronados faced a dilemma: Can a sneezy-wheezy human and pet co-exist in the same house?
ABC News: Health
Should Docs Disclose Drug Company Ties?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:10:20 -0500
Cleveland Clinic becomes first to disclose drug industry links online.
Parents Cut Corners in Poor Economy
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:29:53 -0500
From diluting milk to skipping check-ups, experts say the recession hurts kids.
Gym-Rat-in-Chief: Obama's Fitness Regimen
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:14:05 -0500
Some say Obama is obsessed with fitness, but others say it sets a good example.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Baby Faith remains seriously ill
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:37 -0000
A baby girl remains seriously ill after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.
Psychiatric drugs force queried
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:40 -0000
The practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication is not backed by evidence, say researchers.
Zimbabwe cholera 'an emergency'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:02 -0000
Authorities in Zimbabwe declare a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 500 people a national emergency, state media reports.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Couples Face Tough Choices on Unused Embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:04:51 -0000
A psychologist on the complicated reasons couples are reluctant to donate or destroy stored embryos after their fertility treatments end.
Are Gluten-Free Diets Healthier, or Is It Hype?
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:01:55 -0000
Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health?
The Seven Worst Winter Drinks
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:56:41 -0000
Hot apple cider and spiked hot chocolate might hit the spot this time of year, but watch out for skyrocketing calorie counts.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Can your personality help you weather tough economy?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:41:32 -0000
Does the economic downturn terrify you? Or are you plotting a new strategy for life with less money? Your reaction offers a peek ...
Fertility patients unsure what to do with leftover embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:01:57 -0000
Perhaps half a million embryos lie frozen in U.S. clinics, and many are likely to continue to do so because fertility patients ...
Texas criticized for mental care
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:19:11 -0000
Texas has more mentally disabled patients in institutions than any other U.S. state, and the federal government has concluded ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Get Back in the Game with Penn Orthopaedics
For athletes, a sports-related injury can be extremely frustrating. An injury can limit performance or can even take you out of the game. The orthopaedic surgeons at the Penn Sports Medicine Center treat all types of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels. With new procedures and technologies like minimally invasive surgery and meniscal transplantation, athletes benefit from a faster recovery period. A faster recovery means you can get off the sidelines and back to your active lifestyle sooner.
Eat, Drink and Be Mindful
Looking for a way to combat those extra calories during the holiday season? Learn how to enjoy the holiday season while keeping a lid on those extra calories! Andrea Diamond, MS, RD, program director for the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at Penn Medicine provides some holiday nutrition tips.
Division of Hematology/Oncology moves into Perelman in December
On December 15, 2008, the outpatient practice of the division of hematology/oncology will move to the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The Abramson Cancer Center’s new facilities in the Perelman Center have over 70 exam rooms, 80 state-of-the-art individual chemotherapy suites, easily accessible outpatient surgery suites, and a committed staff that is eager to facilitate your visits.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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Close to Home Online: CLOSE TO HOME ONLINE is the in-depth Web companion to the PBS series MOYERS ON ADDICTION: CLOSE TO HOME. It includes: animated illustrations of the brain and the mechanism of drugs in the body; real-life stories of people who talk about their struggles with the disease of addiction and their live...Alcohol Professionals: DrinkandDrugs.net is a web portal from FDAP (Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals) - covering training & development, professional standards, drugs & alcohol information, guidance & research, jobs vacancies etc.
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Networking Technical Assistance: Testimony regarding the results of the research study of the New York City Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Pilot Program.
Sexual Assault: The Connection: Alcohol intoxication doesn’t cause sexual assault but drunkenness is seen as an excuse to avoid responsibility for aggression and other unacceptable behaviors.
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Addict in The Family: A Resource Guide: Addresses a widespread problem and provides answers to questions about heroin and heroin addiction. Website for the book by Dr. Andrew Byrne.
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Addiction Recovery Guide: Recovery resources for drug and alcohol addiction and abuse including 12 step and other programs, residential treatment centers, holistic approaches and a message board with support forums for pain pills, heroin, cocaine and other addictions.
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission: Home page of the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission AADAC
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT): Peer education group dedicated to addressing the issues of alcohol and other drug abuse in an effort to create a healthier university community.
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Self Responsibility: Copies of classic or current articles concerned with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, social reform and clean living movements, college health and binge drinking; copies of the Student Alcohol Questionnaire (SAQ), Lifestyle Questionnaire including reliability and validity studies; information and hints f...
Alcohol Education Project: HWS AOD Education Project is a broad collection of education and research initiatives designed to better inform students and college personnel about alcohol and other drugs and address problems of abuse.
American Baptist Churches Resolution on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependencies: Outlining the position of the church on alcoholism and substance abuse problems.
An Integrated Treatment Approach for Severely Mentally Ill Individuals with Substance Disorders: Excerpt from paper by Kathleen Sciacca, from Chapter 6 of New Directions For Mental Health Services, No. 50, Summer 1991: Jossey-Bass, Publishers.
Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN): ADIN - Providing Drug Information about drug addiction, alcohol addiction, rehab programs, Alcohol rehab programs, drug rehab programs, Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, Addiction treatment, Alcohol rehab, Alcohol addiction, Alcohol rehabilitation, Drug information, Alcohol treatment, Drug rehabilitatio...
Behavioral Health World for Professionals: Behavioral Health World - services and resources on addictions and related mental disorders
Behavioral Research Center of the Southwest: The Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest (BHRCS) designs and implements quality research and applies public health discoveries in behavioral health to actually change lives.
Biological Mechanisms of Addiction: An article about repeated exposure to a drug and how it produces long term changes in nervous system.
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Forums: The CAADAC forums, a community for members and students in the Addiction Prevention fields. We are an interactive oppertunity to be involved with other professionals and students.
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs: ADP provides leadership, policy, coordination and investments, in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive statewide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, treatment and recovery services delivery system.
Center for Substance Abuse Research: The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR) is dedicated to research on the biological basis for addiction, its underlying causes, and modalities for treatment interventions.
Centre for Duncanian Studies: The Centre for Duncanian Studies brings together a group of researchers with a common interest in applying a Duncanian approach to the study of drug dependence, violence, and mental illness.
Choices: AA Recovery Magazine welcomes all 12 Step Programs
Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Information: Cocaine addiction information, family support help and referrals. Crack cocaine treatment centers, drug detox programs, residential treatment facilities.
Cocaine User Helping Hand, Information on drug abuse and recovery issues.: Help for cocaine, crack cocaine addicted people. Information on Drug Abuse, Treatment, Recovery.
Codependency and Addiction Treatment: Hopelinks.net provides an addiction treatment, drug rehab and drug treatment center (drug detox, dual diagnosis, teen drug rehab) directory.
Colchester Drug and Alcohol Reference Group: The website of Colchester Drug and Alcohol Reference Group, providing access to a wide range of information relating to drug and alcohol misuse
Controversies in the Addiction's Field: Copyright page for the CONTRAVERSIES IN THE ADDICTION FIELD book. The book presents PRO and CON for various topics including should drinking age be changed, should there be mandatory work site drug testing, etc. The whole book can be downloaded. Remember it is copyrighted so please give credit if...
Cyber Recovery: Need Help With Recovery From Alcohol Or Other Addictions? Cyber Recovery has loads of recovery links for all addictions: Discussion Board & Chatroom; Daily & Weekly Readings. Stop by & join us today! Let us know how we may help you!
Daily Dose: Daily Dose is a treasure trove of substance misuse/abuse articles gathered from the Web, and updated on a daily basis. We aim to provide a readily accessible source of information for anyone with an interest in this area.
Dare To Recover: daretorecover.org
DHHS Workplace Resource Center: US Department of Health and Human Services offers information for the prevention and treatment of drug abuse in the workplace. Includes resources for employers and employees.
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Drug abuse and addiction - diagnosis, treatment, and prevention information for clinicians, patients, and families.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Network: Welcome to Drugnet, a comprehensive drug and alcohol information and resource site. Features include a searchable addiction links database, WWW database search engine, chatroom, message boards and an online Drug and Alcohol assessment.
Drugs in Sport: Drugs in Sport News for August 2002
DrugsUK: Kent Drug and Alcohol Action Team website provide facts to people in Kent and Medway. Prescription, legal, illegal and alcohol. Advice, help, support substance misuse and addiction
Dual Diagnosis: Articles, Book Chapters, Training events, Motivational Interviewing, consulting, program development, program directory. To purchase: Dual Diagnosis Co-occurring disorders manual, Videos and Books. Hosted by: Sciacca Comprehensive Service Development for MIDAA(R)
Eaton Area Recovery: Eaton Area Recovery provides meeting space, literature, professional services and other services related to the various recovery groups' needs.
Expert Answers Addiction Questions: An international expert answers your questions on alcoholism, teen drug, and gambling addiction for free!
Family Recovery through Education and Empowerment: We offer online support for addiction and recovery
Grant Me The Serenity: Directory of addiction, abuse, self-help, mental health and recovery resources. Includes self-help books, recovery related gifts, daily meditations, prayers, quotes, affirmation and free downloads.
Group Forms to Fight Double Trouble: When Tanna Skarniak becomes clinically depressed, it's easy to want to feel better as quickly as possible. --News from The Grand Island Independent
Harvard Medical School - Division on Addictions: Provides links to resources including articles, FAQs, library and archives, events, research projects.
Hired Power: Hired Power is committed to increasing awareness and providing opportunities for success in recovery to professionals and families.
Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Global intervention site for families and employers seeking help for individuals with alcohol, drug and other dependencies.
Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation: resources for researchers, evaluators, policy makers, treatment providers interested in substance abuse and alcoholism research
Join Together Online: Substance Abuse: A national resource center for communities working to reduce drug use, alcohol abuse, tobacco problems, and gun violence.
Journal of Addiction Medicine: Information about addictions and how to treat them. Webportal om stofmisbrug
Lowe Family Foundation - A Non Profit Charity: The Lowe Family Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity whose mission is to educate the public about alcohol and other drug addictions and their effects on the total family unit.
Mayo Clinic: Drug Addiction: Drug addiction is the compulsive dependence on a legal or illegal drug.
Merus Training Ltd: drug and alcohol training and consultancy offered by merus training ltd
National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation: Building on the national Review of NNADAP in 1998, and other Regional and individual studies, our challenge is to advocate, develop, facilitate, and monitor strategies designed to continuously upgrade and enhance the quality of ideas, information, program methodologies, financial allocations and ...
National Substance Abuse Web Index: Search engine to index 26 authoritative public interest and U.S. government sites on the Internet. Find useful information on prevention, treatment, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs on the Web.
Network International - Coalition for On-line Resources: NICD Alcoholism and drug addiction info for addictions, referrals for family assistance, residential treatment, help for alcoholism or drug addiction.
NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created the NIDA for Teens Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.
Online Drug and Alcohol Addiction Assessment: Drug and alcohol addiction assessment self test. An informational online substance abuse assessment, based on a professional biopsychosocial alcohol and drug abuse test, designed for personal or family use.
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Prescription Drug Addiction: An education and support resource for individuals and families dealing with prescription drug addiction.
Project CORK: Alcohol and other drug abuse information directed to health care professionals, includes a bibliographic database, bibliographies, clinical instruments, newsletters, educational tools.
Recover Magazine: RecoverMag.com - Recover Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for anyone clean and sober and recovering from any kind of addiction.
Recovery Blues: Dual diagnosis website. Resources, definitions, treatment.
Recovery Central: 'Recovery Central,' the web site of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Kansas City, offers resources for dependency and addiction recovery.
Recovery Lane: Offers addiction tools, free daily meditations, humor, hot line numbers, recovery site links, current news, recovery book store, and drug information.
Recovery Net: This site is to help you recover from drugs and alcohol. It contains links to 12-step programs such as AA and to alternative programs like Rational Recovery. There are also links to Dual Diagnosis web sites. It is helpful in finding recovery chat groups and individual therapists.
Recovery Net Radio: News from a recovery perspective in streaming audio. Interviews with recovery authors, counselors, treatment programs and celebrity guests on addiction, alcoholism and mental health.
Recovery Resources: Recovery Resources is a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio devoted to helping people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions.
Self-Help for Overcoming Addictions: This site offers self-help information on breaking addictions, achieving inner peace, and boosting your spiritual vitality.
Serenity Found: Online 12 Step Recovery Resourse
Sober24: Alcoholic and alcohol recovery tools, resources and support systems including SoberFuse, a 24/7 online recovery tool - Sober24.
Southworth Associates: Intervention and addiction recovery help provided by John Southworth, a renowned interventionist who is involved in the field of substance abuse and chemical dependency counseling and treatment referrals for alcoholics and addicts, professionals, families and employers. Services also include moni...
Stepping Inside Out: Recovery is an inside job made possible through the 12 Steps. Links for the searching addict, their families, and their friends. There is hope.
Stepping Stones Restoration Ministry: Our mission at Stepping Stones Restoration Ministry is to minister to those with broken hearts and broken lives. If you are angry, depressed, destructive, suffering from addictions or anything else that is destroying your life we can help.
Substance Misuse Resources: WIRED is a unique new initiative to tackle drug and alcohol misuse that merges real world activities with a high profile web based communication system
The Alchemy Project, Ltd.: Alcoholism and Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Resources - alcohol and drugs related news, many alcohol and drug related links, addiction related articles, an online bookstore and other resources
The Anti-12 Steps: Argues that by understanding these anti-steps, the 12 steps make more sense, and seem more real.
The Centre for Recovery: A UK website about alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction and eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. We are a specialised Treatment Agency offering help and support for those affected by their own or someone else's use of drugs, alcohol or food.
The Drug CD: An Interactive Guide to Drugs and Addiction: The Drug CD: An Interactive Guide to Drugs and Addiction. Comprehensive prevention program. Produced by the Family Partnership for Prevention. National treatment facility locator. Teen addict video interviews. Expert advice: Drugs, identification, addiction, detection, drugcourt, mental health
The Family Awareness and Drug Education Centre: The Family Awareness Centre is an independent charitable agency devoted to those suffering from addictions of any kind.
The Loyola Group: 20 hours of short & specific audio talks, dealing with alcohol/drug recovery topics. A wonderful site for people in Recovery, or others beginning to explore their possible addiction problem, or families or loved ones wanting to know more about addiction and recovery. It is also a helpful site for...
The Man in the Glass: Addiction and recovery resource. Articles on alcoholism, drug abuse and substance dependence. Information on rehabilitation, detoxification and strategies. Suited to alcoholics, addicts, friends and those interested in the disease of addiction
The Mental Illness Education Project.: Video tape on double trouble in recovery and recovery workshop models, from the Peer Educators Project.
The Neurobiology of Substance Abuse: The Neurobiology of Substance Abuse - An Interdisciplinary Training Program
The Self-Medication Hypothesis: A theory of the causation of addictions. This site explores both Khantzian's psychoanalytic model and Duncan's behavioral model of the hypothesis.
The Wired Initiative on Substance Misuse: WIRED is a unique new initiative to tackle drug and alcohol misuse that merges real world activities with a high profile web based communication system
Virtual Clearinghouse on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs: This site is a collaborative effort of a number of organizations with interest in disseminating credible information about the nature, extent and consequences of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Volunteers of America - Greater Los Angeles: Helps homeless veterans and others achieve independent living and self sufficiency in a clean and sober housing environment, job readiness, placement and other supportive services for individuals recovering from chemical dependency.
Web of Addictions: The Web of Addictions is an award winning web site dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. It contains Fact Sheets on various drugs, current information on the addictions field, and a huge collection to addiction related links.
Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs: A think tank promoting debate and policy initiatives in the field of substance misuse in Wales, UK. Includes history, press releases, current events, links, and contact details.
Women's Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resources: Drug Detox, Alcohol Rehab and Addiction Treatment Information for women only. Drug and alcohol tratment referrals, inpatient detox for opiates and heroin, exclusive environment for women. Newport Beach, California Alcohol detox and residential treatment.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workforce: Directory of hundreds of documents related to workplace alcohol and drug abuse, including sample policies, surveys, research reports, training and educational materials.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace: Searchable database on substance abuse, state and territory laws, drug-free workplace advisor.
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