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| General Information About Drugs | ||
| Addiction: Close to Home | ||
| Created to accompany a PBS television series on addiction, this site provides information about prevention, treatment, and public policy; it also includes animated illustrations of how drugs affect the brain. ( http://www.pbs.org/wnet/closetohome/home.html ) | ||
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| Addiction Science Research and Education Center | ||
| Provides facts and myths about drugs and drug use and abuse. ( http://www.utexas.edu/research/asrec ) | ||
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| American Council for Drug Education | ||
| Provides resources for substance abuse prevention and education geared toward health professionals, educators, parents, and youth. ( http://www.acde.org ) | ||
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| American Society of Addiction Medicine | ||
| Provides information to educate physicians and improve the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions; also contains links to other addiction-related web sites, abstracts from the society's journal, and public policy statements. ( http://asam.org ) | ||
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| Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)/University of Maryland, College Park | ||
| Provides overviews of key topics, a substance-abuse bulletin board, and an online student risk assessment. ( http://www.cesar.umd.edu ) | ||
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| Do It Now Foundation | ||
| Provides youth-oriented information about drugs. ( http://www.doitnow.org ) | ||
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| Drug Test Success: Drugs of Abuse | ||
| Includes information about drugs and images of common forms of drugs of abuse. ( http://www.drugtestsuccess.com/drugsofabuse.htm ) | ||
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| Frontline: Drug Wars | ||
| Includes information on key drugs, drug abusers, and the issues surrounding the America's "war on drugs." ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/drugs ) | ||
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| Go Ask Alice | ||
| Professional health educators provide answers to questions on many topics relating to drug use; sponsored by the Columbia University Health Education Program. ( http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu ) | ||
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| Habitsmart | ||
| Contains information about addictive behavior, including tips for effectively managing problematic habitual behaviors, a self-scoring alcohol check-up, and links. ( http://www.habitsmart.com ) | ||
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| Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention | ||
| Gives information about alcohol and drug abuse on college campuses and links to related sites; contains an area designed specifically for students. ( http://www.edc.org/hec ) | ||
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| Indiana Prevention Resource Center | ||
| Clearinghouse of information and links on substance-abuse topics, including specific psychoactive drugs and issues such as drug testing and drug legalization. ( http://www.drugs.indiana.edu ) | ||
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| National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University | ||
| Provides information about the costs of substance abuse to individuals and society and assesses efforts at prevention, treatment, and law enforcement. ( http://www.casacolumbia.org ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information | ||
| Provides statistics, information, and publications on substance abuse, including resources for people who want to help friends and family members overcome substance-abuse problems; a separate menu of information on preventing substance abuse on college campuses is also available. ( http://www.health.org ) | ||
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| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) | ||
| Provides fact sheets on many specific drugs and drug-related issues. ( http://www.nida.nih.gov ) | ||
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| Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) | ||
| Gives information on national and international drug-related topics, including U.S. policies relating to prevention, education, treatment, and enforcement. ( http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov ) | ||
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| StopDrugs.Org | ||
| Provides information about drug prevention and treatment and includes photos of street drugs for identification. ( http://www.stopdrugs.org ) | ||
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| Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection | ||
| Includes links to online pamphlets on alcohol and substance use and abuse. ( http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc ) | ||
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| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | ||
| Provides statistics, information, and other resources relating to substance-abuse prevention and treatment; results of the annual National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, which includes current statistics and long-term trends, are available at the site. ( http://www.samhsa.gov ) | ||
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| United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention | ||
| Provides information from the United Nations agency focusing on illicit drugs and international crime. ( http://www.undcp.org ) | ||
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| U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) | ||
| Supplies information and statistics on psychoactive drugs and U.S. drug enforcement activities; the online version of the publication Drugs of Abuse includes information about (and photographs of) specific drugs; the Get It Straight site features information on drugs geared toward teens. ( http://www.usdoj.gov/dea ) | ||
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| Web of Addictions | ||
| Provides a wealth of information about substance abuse and dependence, including fact sheets, contact information for relevant agencies and organizations, and links to related sites. ( http://www.well.com/user/woa ) | ||
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| Specific Drugs or Addictive Behaviors Many of the general sites listed above contain extensive information on specific psychoactive drugs; see especially the following: | ||
| Do It Now Foundation | ||
( http://www.doitnow.org ) | ||
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| Drug Enforcement Administration: Drugs of Abuse | ||
( http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm ) | ||
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| Frontline: Drug Wars-The Buyers | ||
( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/drugs/buyers ) | ||
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| Indiana Prevention Resource Center Drug Information Menu | ||
( http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/index.html ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information | ||
( http://www.health.org ) | ||
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| National Institute on Drug Abuse: Common Drugs of Abuse Information Index | ||
( http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugAbuse.html ) | ||
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| California Council on Problem Gambling | ||
| Presents information on compulsive gambling, including self-tests for both teens and adults. ( http://www.calproblemgambling.org ) | ||
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| Center for On-Line Addiction | ||
| Provides information about Internet and cybersex addictions for both professionals and online addicts. ( http://netaddiction.com ) | ||
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| Center for Science in the Public Interest: Caffeine Content of Foods and Drugs | ||
| Gives the amount of caffeine found in many types of beverages, desserts, and medications. ( http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm ) | ||
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| ClubDrugs.Org | ||
| Provides youth-oriented information about drugs. ( http://ClubDrugs.org ) | ||
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| Debtors Anonymous | ||
| Provides resources and a quiz relating to compulsive spending. ( http://www.debtorsanonymous.org ) | ||
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| Gamblers Anonymous | ||
| Provides information about gambling and Gamblers Anonymous and a checklist to help an individual determine if he or she is a compulsive gambler. ( http://www.gamblersanonymous.org ) | ||
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| Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base | ||
| Prepared by the Institute of Medicine, this report analyzes the scientific evidence for potential medical uses of marijuana; the report is available online in several formats. ( http://books.nap.edu/catalog/6376.html ) | ||
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| National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity | ||
| Provides information and referral resources. ( http://www.ncsac.org/ ) | ||
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| National Inhalant Prevention Coalition | ||
| Supplies information about inhalant use--prevalence, effects, and prevention. ( http://www.inhalants.org ) | ||
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| San Jose Marital and Sexuality Centre | ||
| Includes information on sexual compulsion and cybersex addiction. ( http://www.sex-centre.com ) | ||
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| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | ||
| Similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, NA sponsors 12-step meetings and provides other support services for drug abusers. Other 12-step programs include Cocaine Anonymous and Marijuana Anonymous. ( http://www.na.org ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information | ||
| Provides information about alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs. ( http://www.health.org ) | ||
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| Rational Recovery | ||
| An alternative to 12-step programs based on the technique of planned abstinence. ( http://rational.org ) | ||
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| Talking with Young People About Drugs The following sites including information and suggestions for talking with children and teens about drugs: | ||
| American Council for Drug Education: Facts for Parents | ||
( http://www.acde.org/parent/Default.htm ) | ||
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| Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home--Prevention | ||
( http://www.pbs.org/wnet/closetohome/prevention/index.html ) | ||
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| Reality Check | ||
( http://www.health.org/reality ) | ||
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| Talking with Kids | ||
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| General Information About Alcohol | ||
| Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters | ||
| 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. ( http://www.al-anon.alateen.org ) | ||
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| Be Responsible About Drinking (BRAD) | ||
| 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. ( http://brad21.org/index.html ) | ||
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| CDC National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: Fetal Alcohol Syndro... | ||
| Provides information and links about prevention and effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. ( http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas ) | ||
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| Century Council | ||
| An advocacy group funded by U.S. distillers that focuses on prevention of underage drinking and irresponsible drinking among people of all ages; includes advice for parents of college students. ( http://www.centurycouncil.org ) | ||
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| Go Ask Alice | ||
| Professional health educators provide answers to questions on many topics relating to alcohol use and abuse; sponsored by the Columbia University Health Education Program. ( http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu ) | ||
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| Habitsmart | ||
| Contains an online self-scoring alcohol-use assessment, tips for outsmarting cravings, and links to related sites. ( http://www.habitsmart.com ) | ||
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| National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) | ||
| Offers information and support for children of alcoholics. ( http://www.nacoa.net ) | ||
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| National Center for Injury Prevention and Control | ||
| Provides consumer-oriented information about preventing unintentional injuries and violence, including incidents involving alcohol use. ( http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information/Prevention Online | ||
| 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 preventing substance abuse on college campuses is also available. ( http://www.health.org ) | ||
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| National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) | ||
| Provides information on alcoholism and counseling referrals. ( http://www.ncadd.org ) | ||
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| National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) | ||
| Produces booklets and other publications on a variety of alcohol-related topics, including fetal alcohol syndrome, alcoholism treatment, and alcohol use and minorities. ( http://www.niaaa.nih.gov ) | ||
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| Web of Addictions | ||
| Provides information about alcohol abuse and dependence, including fact sheets, contact information for relevant agencies and organizations, and links to related sites. ( http://www.well.com/user/woa ) | ||
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| College Alcohol Information and Resources | ||
| Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network | ||
| An association of college- and university-based peer education program that focus on prevention of alcohol abuse. ( http://www.bacchusgamma.org ) | ||
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| College Alcohol Study/Harvard School of Public Health | ||
| Provides results from recent studies on drinking behavior among college students, with a focus on binge drinking. ( http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas ) | ||
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| Core Institute: Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies | ||
| Provides information about alcohol and drug use on college campuses and about prevention efforts. ( http://www.siu.edu/~coreinst ) | ||
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| Facts on Tap | ||
| Provides information about alcohol and college life, sex and alcohol, and children of alcoholics, as well as suggestions for students who have been negatively affected by other students' alcohol use. ( http://www.factsontap.org ) | ||
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| Had Enough.Org | ||
| Provides information and a self-quiz on binge drinking among college students. ( http://www.hadenough.org ) | ||
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| Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention | ||
| Provides information about alcohol and drug abuse on college campuses and links to related sites; contains an area designed specifically for students. ( http://www.edc.org/hec ) | ||
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| Promising Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies | ||
| A collection of campus-based prevention strategies for addressing alcohol-related problems among college students. ( http://www.promprac.gmu.edu ) | ||
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| Drinking and Driving | ||
| Insurance Institute for Highway Safety | ||
| Provides information on injuries and legal penalties resulting from driving under the influence, including an up-to-date list of all state DUI/DWI laws and penalties. ( http://www.hwysafety.org ) | ||
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| Intoximeters Drink Wheel Blood Alcohol Test | ||
| Calculates approximate BAC based on body weight, gender, and amount of alcohol consumed. ( http://www.intox.com ) | ||
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| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) | ||
| 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. ( http://www.madd.org ) | ||
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| What's Driving You? | ||
| 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. ( http://www.whatsdrivingyou.org ) | ||
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| Treatment/Recovery/Support | ||
| Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters | ||
| Provides information and referrals to local Al-Anon and Alateen groups. ( http://www.al-anon.alateen.org ) | ||
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| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services | ||
| Provides general information about AA and its services. ( http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org ) | ||
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| Moderation Management Network | ||
| Controversial self-help program designed to help early problem drinkers limit their drinking; not intended for serious alcohol abusers or alcoholics. ( http://www.moderation.org ) | ||
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| National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) | ||
| Offers information and support for children of alcoholics. ( http://www.nacoa.net ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: Links for Treatment | ||
| Provides information about alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs. ( http://www.health.org/referrals/default.htm ) | ||
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| Rational Recovery | ||
| A self-help program that offers an alternative to 12-step programs; the emphasis is on learning the skill of abstinence. ( http://rational.org/recovery ) | ||
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| Women for Sobriety | ||
| 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. ( http://www.womenforsobriety.org ) | ||
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| General Resources for Tobacco | ||
| American Cancer Society (ACS): 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 Great American Smokeout, an annual event in which smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for one day. ( http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ped/ped_10.asp?sitearea=ped ) | ||
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| American Lung Association | ||
| Provides information on lung diseases, tobacco control, and environmental health. ( http://www.lungusa.org ) | ||
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| CDC Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) | ||
| Provides research results, educational materials, and quitting tips; includes special sections for kids and teens and on the http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sports_iniatives_splash.htm tobacco-free sports initiative. ( http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco ) | ||
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| Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality/ETS | ||
| Provides information and links about secondhand smoke. ( http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ets/ ) | ||
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| Environmental Tobacco Smoke information | ||
| Fact sheet about the health effects of environmental tobacco smoke. ( http://www.meds.com/lung/smoking/environmental.html ) | ||
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| Health Canada: Youth Smoking and Health Risks | ||
| Provides information on health risks of tobacco use, geared toward young adults. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/fact-fait/index_e.html ) | ||
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| Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Tobacco | ||
| Includes information on the health effects of tobacco use and efforts at tobacco control. ( http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/resources/druginfo/drugs/tobacco.html ) | ||
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| National Cancer Institute Monograph on Cigars | ||
| Gives scientific information on rates of use and health effects of cigars. ( http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/tcrb/monographs/9/index.html ) | ||
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| CDC Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) | ||
| Provides research results, educational materials, and quitting tips; includes special sections for kids and teens and on the sports initiative. ( http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse on Tobacco and Health (Canada) | ||
| Includes information on tobacco cessation and tobacco control. ( http://www.ncth.ca ) | ||
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| National Clearinghouse on Dental and Craniofacial Research: Spit Tobacco | ||
| Provides basic information (with graphic photos) about the health effects of spit tobacco. ( http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DiseasesAndConditions/SpitTobacco/ ) | ||
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| Quitnet | ||
| Provides interactive tools and questionnaires, support groups, a library, news on tobacco issues, and quitting programs for both smokers and spit tobacco users. ( http://www.quitnet.org ) | ||
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| Smoke Free World | ||
| An online guide to smokefree dining and travel. ( http://www.smokefreeworld.com ) | ||
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| Smoking Stinks | ||
| Provides youth-related information on tobacco, including a knowledge quiz, online games, and gruesome photos of tobacco-related illnesses. ( http://www.smokingstinks-aaco.org ) | ||
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| United Kingdom National Health Service: Giving Up Smoking | ||
| Provides resources for quitting smoking, including information on bidis. ( http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk ) | ||
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| World Health Organization Tobacco Free Initiative | ||
| Provides information on the health effects of tobacco use and promotes the goal of a tobacco-free world. ( http://tobacco.who.int ) | ||
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| World No Tobacco Day | ||
| Provides information about the annual event as well as testimonials from smokers who have quit and resources for parents to help prevent teen smoking. ( http://www.worldnotobaccoday.com ) | ||
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| Anti-Tobacco Advocacy Groups and Information | ||
| Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) | ||
| Provides statistics, news briefs, and other information. ( http://ash.org ) | ||
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| Americans for Non-smokers Rights | ||
| Presents information on environmental tobacco smoke and opportunities for smokefree advocacy. ( http://www.no-smoke.org ) | ||
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| Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | ||
| Provides information and links about tobacco control efforts relating to youth. ( http://www.tobaccofreekids.org ) | ||
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| National Association of Attorneys General | ||
| Provides materials relating to the settlement deal between major tobacco companies and the attorneys general of many states. ( http://www.naag.org ) | ||
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| National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids | ||
| Offers current news and information about tobacco use, laws and regulations, and political contributions by tobacco companies. ( http://www.tobaccofreekids.org ) | ||
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| Smokescreen Action Network | ||
| Provides news and information on congressional representatives' voting records on tobacco-related issues as well as opportunities to send letters. ( http://www.Smokescreen.org ) | ||
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| Tobacco BBS | ||
| 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. ( http://www.tobacco.org ) | ||
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| Tobacco Control Archives: Joe Camel Campaign | ||
| 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. ( http://www.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco/mangini ) | ||
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| Tobacco Control Resource Center and Tobacco Products Liability Project (TPLP) | ||
| Provides current information about tobacco-related court cases and legislation; based at the Northeastern School of Law. ( http://www.tobacco.neu.edu ) | ||
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| Tobacco Industry Documents | ||
| A searchable site that includes 27 million pages of tobacco industry documents released as a result of recent tobacco litigation and congressional subpoenas. ( http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/industrydocs ) | ||
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| Online Quitting Resources | ||
| About.Com: Quit Smoking | ||
( http://quitsmoking.about.com/health/quitsmoking ) | ||
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| American Lung Association | ||
( http://www.lungusa.org ) | ||
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| CDC Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS): How to Quit | ||
( http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm ) | ||
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| National Cancer Institute | ||
| Includes materials in both English and Spanish. ( http://rex.nci.nih.gov/NCI_PUB_INDEX/PUBS_SMOKE.html ) | ||
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| Nicotine Anonymous | ||
( http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org ) | ||
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| Surgeon General:Tobacco | ||
( http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/ ) | ||
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| Stop Tabac | ||
( http://www.stop-tabac.ch/en/welcome.html ) | ||
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| Try to Stop | ||
( http://www.trytostop.org ) | ||
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