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This
section lists resources to help you Get
the Facts about and Get
Help with problems involving drugs and alcohol. |
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 Get
the Facts
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Alcohol
& Drug Facts |
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On
this site, the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information gives you detailed information about specific
drugs and what they do to your body. Many of their summaries
include voice-overs, so you can listen to them if you put
speakers on your computers. The site also has information
specific to certain audiences, like African-Americans, Latinos,
teens and women. Some of the information is in Spanish.
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Partnership
for a Drug-Free America |
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Check
out this site for special resources for kids/teens, parents,
and for breaking news. In the Teen section, there are questions
and answers and stories from kids who are getting treatment.
In the Drug Resource section, you can see pictures of different
kinds of drugs and learn about how they affect people's bodies
and lives. Some of the information is in Spanish.
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Get
Help
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CSAT
HelpLine |
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CSAT
stands for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance
Abuse. It is run by our federal government and operates a
HelpLine. Call these numbers for help. All of them are free
calls.
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Alcoholics
Anonymous |
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AA
helps men and women who have a problem with alcohol by providing
them ith a supportive, positive network of friends. There are
local AA groups all over the city. You can also call 212-870-3400. |
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Al-Anon/AlAteen |
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These
support groups provide the family members (adults and kids)
of alcoholics with help understanding and dealing with problems
of alcohol abuse. You can also call 888-4Al-ANON/888-425-2666
(Toll-Free). |
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Substance
Abuse Treatment Facility Locator |
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When
you type in your city and zip code on this website, it will
pull up a list of places that you can go in your neighborhood
to get help with alcohol and drug problems. |
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Talk
with your Kids |
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Talk
with your kids This site can help you talk with your kids about
tough issues, including drugs and alcohol. It has booklets and
very good tips in both Spanish and English. |
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Pride
Institute Resources |
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This
page provides information and resources for gays, lesbians and
bisexuals suffering from chemical dependency. |
Addiction
Help 
