Learn More

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A terrific book that explains the science of addiction:
www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction

National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov

United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov

Office of National Drug Control Policy
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

Placer County Network of Care
www.placer.networkofcare.org
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families, children, youth adults, and older adults seeking resources in Placer County and the surrounding area.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
www.drugfree.org
Up-to-date, research-based educational information, educational campaigns and programs to reduce illicit drug use.
http://www.ca-cpi.org/

National Family Partnership
www.nfp.org
Sponsor of Red Ribbon Week

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
An organization devoted to preventing drunk driving and its social causes.

Pathway to Prevention
www.pathwaytoprevention.org
Prevention and early intervention of teen alcohol and drug use. Mothers give support to mothers whose children are abusing drugs and alcohol. Current news and information on drugs and alcohol.

CASHY
www.gbhscashy.com
Citizens Advocating Safe & Healthy Youth (CASHY). Promotes constructive awareness of substance use and abuse

SYAC
http://sacyouthcoalition.org/
Sacramento Youth and Alcohol Coalition

NCADD
http://addictiondata.org/
(National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) promotes public understanding of alcoholism and drug addiction as treatable and preventable diseases.

 

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