Online Publications - Substance Abuse
Listed Alphabetically by Title

A Family History of Alcoholism--Are You at Risk? (2003) National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism This brochure provides information on the significance of having a family history of alcoholism.		4271 KB
Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects (1999) The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Provided is information about fetal alcohol syndrome, use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy, incidence and prevalence of birth defects, consequences, and costs.		21 KB
Alcohol: What You Don't Know Can Harm You (1999) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health Provided in this booklet is information on problems that can be caused by drinking, including social and legal problems, medication interactions, alcohol-related birth defects, and long-term health problems.		2863 KB
Alcoholism and Alcohol-Related Problems (2000) The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Provided are U.S. statistics, information on prevention and treatment, environmental influences, negative consequences, consumption patterns, and gender differences.		24 KB
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence are America's Number One Health Problem (2002) The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence This fact sheet provides information on the costs and consequences of alcoholism and drug dependence and what can be done about the problem.		15 KB
Alcoholism: Getting the Facts (2001) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health This publication provides information on symptoms of alcoholism, signs of a problem, treatment, alcoholics anonymous, and additional resources.		149 KB
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medications (2003) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health Provided in this brochure is common medications and the possible interactions with alcohol.		170 KB
How Does Alcohol Affect the World of a Child? (2003) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health Provided in this booklet are statistics on how alcoholism affects a family, child, community, school, and society as well as the impact on a child's health and safety.		853 KB
Keep Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action (2001) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcholism, National Institutes of Health This guide provides information for parents, teachers, policymakers, and health professionals on alcohol use prevention strategies that can be applied in the home, community, or school.		1098 KB
Make A Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol-- Parents Booklet (2002) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health This booklet provides information for parents on the risks of alcohol use in young teens, tips for parents to communicate with their teenagers, prevention strategies for parents, warning signs of a drinking problem, resources, and more.		793 KB
Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction (2002) National Institute on Drug Abuse Provides information on commonly abused medications (Opioids, CNS depressants, and stimulants), prevention and detection of drug abuse, and treatment of drug addiction.		24 KB
Preventing Drug Abuse Among Children and Adolescents (2003) National Institute on Drug Abuse This guide, available in both English and Spanish, covers prevention priciples in children and adolescents, risk and protective factors, preventing drug abuse in the community, and drug abuse prevention programs.		16 KB
Youth, Alcohol, and Other Drugs (2001) The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Provided are statistics, usage rates and patterns, attitudes, perceptions, and influences, and negative consequences.		17 KB

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