Drug Addiction Sites

• About.com Substance Abuse Page This comprehensive site offers diverse information and links about all aspects of substance abuse; extremely helpful for both professionals and the general public
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Straightforward information and articles and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Drug Rehab Information on a holistic approach in dealing with addiction and substance abuse.
• Bill Moyers Close to Home Online Companion website to television documentary series
• Common Drugs of Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse overview of various drugs, potential for dependence, ways that they are used, and duration of effects
• Drug Addiction: The Struggle Global report from the United States Information Agency
• Drugs and Drugs Use Internet Guide Numerous addictions links, particularly strong on the international issues related to drugs
• Drug Enforcement Administration: Drugs of Abuse Public information guide produced by the Department of Justice
• Drug Enforcement Administration: Get It Straight! Provides basic information about drugs to families
• Drugnews Index Media Awareness Project provides breaking news about drugs on the international scene
• Drugsearch Searchable encyclopedia with entries about all aspects of substance use, based in UK
• Drug Photo Menu Color photographs of drugs and drug topics from various websites, compiled by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center
• Indiana Prevention Resource Center Megasite with something for everybody; includes information about drugs, publications, statistics, and news
• Join Together Online Excellent, timely website devoted to substance abuse and violence prevention
• Narcotics and Substance Abuse U.S. Department of State links to drug war documents
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Indispensable resource for drug and alcohol information, including searchable databases, pamphlets, and the latest research
• Pathology of Drug Abuse Pathology slides of the effects of various drugs on bodily organs
• Pathways of Addiction National Institute of Medicine book about the biological, psychological, and social effects of addiction
• Project Cork Institute Very comprehensive site with extensive list of bibliographies on addiction topics, screening instruments, and research summaries
• Straight Facts About Drugs and Alcohol National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information pamphlet that helps families recognize and respond to substance use and abuse
• Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade Updated and cross-referenced list of drug slang, categorized by drug type and dealing/sale/taking; compiled by the Office of National Drug Control Policy
• U.S. Information Service: Narcotics and Substance Abuse Drug Enforcement Administration document that briefly describes different drugs and their schedules
• Understanding Addiction: Basic Science Information Explores the effects of substance on the nervous system
• Web of Addictions Comprehensive resources on a variety of addictions

Drug Testing

• ACLU Special Report: Drug Testing A Bad Investment Report critical of drug testing as a detection and prevention strategy, produced by the American Civil Liberties Union
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association Lobbying and testing professionals group that seeks to expand the drug testing market and affect legislation
• Drug Testing News Timely website providing alcohol- and drug-related news from around the world
• Hair Analysis as a Drug Detector National Institute of Justice report on hair testing

More Links

• Addiction Medicine and Treatment Links Links to medical sites, self-help organizations, and treatment programs
• Awesome Library Links to news, fact sheets, and other addiction lists
• Drugnet: The Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Global Network Links to assessment tools, prevention programs, current research, and online training
• Dual Diagnosis Comprehensive site on dual diagnosis, addiction treatment and mental health.
• Addiction Intervention Provides detailed overview and resources for performing effective drug and alcohol interventions on an addicted individual.
• Medical Matrix Comprehensive sites listing and reviewing websites for all types of diseases and medical treatments
• Psych Web Extensive listing of psychology-related websites, particularly useful for students of psychology
• AddictionsandRecovery.org Information on Addiction and Recovery for Individuals and Families