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Girl Power 4 Grownups The national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their lives. From this link, find web sites and resources that provide important parenting information.
American Council for Drug Education The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. ACDE has an exciting range of educational programs and services designed to engage teens, address the needs of Parents, and provide employers, educators, health professionals, policy-makers and the media with authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. This site also includes Facts for Youth and for College Students.
National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA is not only seizing upon unprecedented opportunities and technologies to further understanding of how drugs of abuse affect the brain and behavior, but also working to ensure the rapid and effective transfer of scientific data to policy makers, drug abuse practitioners, other health care practitioners and the general public. The NIDA web page is an important part of this effort and contains valuable information for the following target groups.
PREVLINE The extensive web site of The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Enormous archive of government publications about substance abuse, informational campaigns, funding, resource materials, and much more...
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America® (PDFA) is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Through its national drug-education advertising campaign and other forms of media communication, the Partnership exists to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information.
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
AADAC Making A Difference An informative and educational site for parents and teachers provided by the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, an agency of the government of Alberta, Canada.
AADAC Making A Difference A fun and informative site for kids provided by the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, an agency of the government of Alberta, Canada.
NIEHS Kids' Pages Hundreds of brainteasers, games, music, coloring, & more from the National Institutes of Health-Department of Health & Human Services.
Girl Power! The national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their lives. Girls at 8 or 9 typically have very strong attitudes about their health, so Girl Power! seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive values among girls ages 9-13 by targeting health messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges of girls.
Free Vibe A cool site for teens created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
Mind Over Matter This series is designed to encourage young people in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. Sara's Quest Challenge builds on this learning with a fun, interactive adventure.
Facts for Youth This site sponsored by the American Council for Drug Education ACDE has an exciting range of educational programs and services designed to engage teens, address the needs of Parents, and provide authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. This site includes the following:
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America® (PDFA) is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Through its national drug-education advertising campaign and other forms of media communication, the Partnership exists to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information.
American Council for Drug Education ACDE has an exciting range of educational programs and services designed to engage teens, address the needs of Parents, and provide employers, educators, health professionals, policy-makers and the media with authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. This site also includes Facts for Youth and for College Students.
AADAC Making A Difference A cool and informative site for teens provided by the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, an agency of the government of Alberta, Canada.
University of Missouri Wellness Resource Center Information and resources for college students and young adults.
College Drinking: Changing the Culture In response to the increasingly complex issue of alcohol abuse among college students, the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism created the Task Force on College Drinking in 1998. The Task Force comprises college presidents, researchers, and students. The goals of the Task Force are threefold:
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention The Higher Education Center's purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence. The Center favors a comprehensive approach to prevention. Central to this approach is a mix of environmental management strategies to address the institutional, community, and public policy factors that contribute to these problems. The Center supports the development of a prevention infrastructure, primarily by facilitating the work of statewide prevention initiatives and campus-community coalitions. The Center provides training, technical assistance, and publications to support these efforts. The Center also promotes innovative program development to improve student education, campus-based media campaigns (including social norms campaigns), screening and treatment referral, and enforcement.
e-CHUG Already in use at 31 universities and colleges across 16 states, is an on-line adaptation of the Check-Up to Go (CHUG); a brief assessment and feedback tool designed to reduce drinking among college students.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America® (PDFA) is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Through its national drug-education advertising campaign and other forms of media communication, the Partnership exists to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information.
University of Missouri Wellness Resource Center
Information and resources for college students and young adults.
Boone County Mental Health Services
A comprehensive list of available mental health services compiled by the Boone County Mental Health Board of Trustees.
City of Columbia Health Department
Information and resources on public health issues.
City of Columbia Police Department
Information and resource offered by the Columbia Police Department.
City of Columbia, Office of Volunteer Services
Information on volunteer needs and opportunities for youth and adults.
Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare
Pathways adolescent substance abuse treatment program provides individualized treatment which utilizes client and family strengths to develop positive change in adolescents. Pathways offers comprehensive services including: drug testing, family therapy, family groups, individual therapy, group education and group process, and community support. Pathways also provides community education for groups wanting to learn more about adolescent substance abuse.
Their mission is to educate, counsel and provide a positive environment in which adolescents can develop a better understanding of their potential and self worth and utilizing these strengths in the recovery process. The Pathways Columbia office is located at 1301 Vandiver Road. Phone: (573) 449-4770.
Prevention Resource Center (PRC), a Regional Support Center, is a program of the Family Counseling Center of Missouri, Inc., located at 117 N. Garth, Columbia, Missouri 65203. PRC is funded by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse to provide technical support and training to registered Community 2000 Teams, coalitions and task forces in a 20 county area in central Missouri.
Phoenix Programs is a not-for-profit agency located in Columbia, MO providing treatment for individuals and families with addictions. Their mission is to reduce the adverse effects of addictions in individuals, families and our community by providing treatment, support, and educational services.
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Center for Disease Control: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance — United States, 2003
Description of System: The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults — behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; unhealthy dietary behaviors;
and physical inactivity — plus overweight. YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by CDC as well as state and local school-based surveys conducted by education and health agencies. This report summarizes results from the national survey, 32 state surveys, and 18 local surveys conducted among students in grades 9–12 during February–December 2003.
Office of National Drug Control Policy A variety of resources and information provided by the Executive Office of the President of the United States. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign sponsored by this office has lots of information and resources for parents.
National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA is not only seizing upon unprecedented opportunities and technologies to further understanding of how drugs of abuse affect the brain and behavior, but also working to ensure the rapid and effective transfer of scientific data to policy makers, drug abuse practitioners, other health care practitioners and the general public. The NIDA web page is an important part of this effort and contains valuable information for the following target groups.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention The Higher Education Center's purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence. The Center favors a comprehensive approach to prevention. Central to this approach is a mix of environmental management strategies to address the institutional, community, and public policy factors that contribute to these problems. The Center supports the development of a prevention infrastructure, primarily by facilitating the work of statewide prevention initiatives and campus-community coalitions. The Center provides training, technical assistance, and publications to support these efforts. The Center also promotes innovative program development to improve student education, campus-based media campaigns (including social norms campaigns), screening and treatment referral, and enforcement.
PREVLINE The extensive web site of The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Enormous archive of government publications about substance abuse, informational campaigns, funding, resource materials, and much more...
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
American Council for Drug Education The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. ACDE has an exciting range of educational programs and services designed to engage teens, address the needs of Parents, and provide employers, educators, health professionals, policy-makers and the media with authoritative information on tobacco, alcohol and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. This site also includes Facts for Youth and for College Students.
DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
Join Together On-Line Join Together supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation.
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