| Office of Health & Human Services | Administration on Aging |
| SAMHSA | Department of Justice |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | Homeland Security |
| CMS |
| Don’t Get Me Started Ohio | Coalition for Patients Rights |
| Be Present | Longterm Care Consumer Guide |
| Take Charge Ohio | Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation |
Substance Abuse Resources
The effects of alcohol and substance abuse can be seen in all age groups and in all facets of society. Drug abuse by children and teens can destroy a family and ruin a child’s chance for a successful career and future. Alcohol and drug abuse by parents can often have similar effects on children and teens by destroying the family bond, and by the modeling of risky and dangerous behavior. Adults who engage in substance abuse may end up losing close relationships with those they care for, losing jobs and careers they have worked hard for, and they may even risk incarceration because of their addictions and behaviors.
Public Health Data
Drugs and Crime Facts: Statistics on drug use broken down into the categories of youth, general population, and workplace..
Research
Center for Substance Abuse Research: Organization at the University of Maryland at College Park who performs research to combat the problems caused by drug use.
Prevention
Parents: The Anti-Drug: Site provides parents and caregivers with the tools needed to raise drug-free children.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD): A peer-to-peer education and activism organization that is dedicated to preventing destructive decisions such as drug and alcohol use.
Above the Influence: Site helps teens and young adults understand the pressures and influences they face daily and how to make positive life choices.
Foundation for a Drug-Free World: This group provides educational information to help young people make informed decisions to be substance-free.
Treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator: A searchable listing of drug treatment facilities in the USA.
Drug Addiction: Connecting People with People Who Can Help: This site provides information and treatment resources for many types of addiction.
Addiction Treatment Resources for Parents of Teens and Young Adults: Substance abuse treatment resources and information for parents.
Starting point to finding help for those battling addiction: We are a starting point to finding individuals and families help that are battling addiction.
Drug Related Information
Illegal Drugs Identification Chart: What They Look Like & How to Recognize Their Effects: Photos and information regarding common illegal drugs.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition: Information on inhalants and the dangers they pose.
Prescription Drug Abuse: Information regarding the abuse of prescription medications.
Professional Associations and Organizations
The Association for Addiction Professionals: An association that serves addition counselors, educators, and health care professionals who work in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors: The purpose of this group is to support the development of alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
Journals and other Publications
Other Resources
Suicide Prevention
Man Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Suicide Prevention in Working Aged Men.
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation: YouTube channel for Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.