Information and Resources about Alcohol / Drugs / Nicotine
 

Sites that Address College Student Issues:

Healthwise - Go Ask Alice - 
     http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

     Ask Alice about sexuality, sexual health, relationships, nutrition and diet, alcohol & other drugs, stress, etc. Questions are submitted anonymously and answered publicly by Columbia University's Healthwise Office. More than 1,000 questions and answers are archived and searchable. 
     Subjects: counseling | sex instruction | teenagers | 

Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection - 
     http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/
 
     Some of the almost two dozen topics included in this online collection are: alcohol and substance abuse; assertiveness, cults; depression; eating disorders; relationships; sexual assault; stress; study skills; and time management. This service from the University of Chicago is a nice supplement to Columbia University's Ask Alice online student advice service. 
     Subjects: counseling |

Specific Resources

American Lung Association - http://www.lungusa.org/

     Discusses causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Provides information about radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and their effect on air quality in terms of lung health. Looks at tobacco use, smoking, and secondhand smoke; and promotes smoking cessation options such as nicotine replacement therapy. 
     Subjects: lungs - diseases | smoking | 

National Center for Health Statistics - 
     http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/

     From alcohol use by high school seniors to emergency room visits for work related injuries this site has the numbers of all things health related. You can view numerous statistical charts tables, etc., download (available only as Adobe Acrobat .pdf files) or order publications, check a calendar of events, and see press releases and fact sheets from 1994 to present as well as job opportunities at NCHS. Faststats and Frequently Asked Questions supply instant answers and there is a page of links to FEDSTATS and other statistical sites. Hosted by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Searchable. 
     Subjects: health | medicine | statistics | 

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 
     (NCADI) - http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

     This site is "dedicated to the prevention of drug abuse, violence and AIDS".   Wealth of information on licit and illicit drugs including Rohypnol (ruffies), ecstasy, crack and nicotine at Drug Search (browsable, not searchable) or visit the World of Drugs to learn how drugs are manufactured, distributed and sold throughout the world today. 
     Subjects: drugs |

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - 
     http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

     The institute offers a wealth of material here including some abstract and full-text articles from such NIAAA publications as Alcohol Alert, Alcohol Health & Research World, Alcohol Treatment Assessment Instruments, and many more. Also provided are press releases, FAQ's, information on research programs and conferences, and links to the ETOH (Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science) and MEDLINE databases. 
     Subjects: alcoholism | 

NCAA Online - http://www.ncaa.org/

     The official site for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, including its policies on drugs and drug testing, gambling, and recruitment, as well as information on sports medicine, rankings, statistics, and other issues relating to sport and athletes.
     Subjects: sports | 

Smoking - Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) - http://ash.org/

     Scientific, medical, legal, legislative, historical and other information about the many problems of smoking and the rights of nonsmokers. 
     Subjects: smoking |

State Tobacco Information Center - http://stic.neu.edu/

     Comprehensive record of litigation by Attorneys General of 47 states against the tobacco industry. Includes full text of case documents, state suit summary chart, and excellent resource links. 
     Subjects: smoking | 

Tobacco Control Archives - http://www.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco/

     Purpose is to collect, preserve, and provide access to papers and unpublished documents relevant to tobacco control issues. Includes the Brown & Williamson Collection Index. California-oriented. 
     Subjects: smoking | 

Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth -
     http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/98trends/trends98.htm

     This is the third edition of an annual report from the Department of Health and Human services (HHS) on trends in the well-being of the nation's children and teenagers. The 500 page statistical study presents the most current (1998) and reliable estimates of more than 90 indicators, ranging from the common (drug abuse, smoking, teen pregnancy) to the more unusual (science proficiency, health insurance, sufficient hours of sleep). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. 
     Subjects: children | teenagers | statistics | new this week | 
 
 

Alcohol / Drug / Nicotine Information: General

Internet Mental Health - http://www.mentalhealth.com/
 
     This site makes good use of frames to organize hundreds of entries on mental disorders, medications, and other topics.  Click on a disorder, andyou're taken to a menu that includes descriptions, treatments, research,magazine articles, and links to related sites. 
     Subjects: mental health |

NIMH Web Site - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

     This site is about mental health: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc. It contains information for the researcher (news & events, grants, contracts, & committees, and research activities) as well asthe general public (the public information section provides specifics on"mental disorders, diagnosis and treatment," in addition to links to otherNIMH programs such as D/ART, the Depression Awareness Recognition Treatment Program). Searchable. From the National Institutes of Health. 
     Subjects: mental health | 

Additional General Resources:

Adolescence Directory On-Line -
     http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
     ADOL is a site designed to help teachers, counselors, adolescents, and parents better understand teen development. Includes information on healthand mental health issues, conflicts and violence, and counselor resources about adolescence. The "Teens only" section provides teens with access toelectronic magazines, help with homework, sports info, penpals, and games. 
     Subjects: teenagers | health | mental health | 
 
American Psychiatric Association (APA) Public Information Page
 http://www.psych.org/public_info/

     Find tips for choosing a psychiatrist, the “Let’s Talk Facts” pamphlet serieswith useful information on various mental health diseases (available inAdobe Acrobat), mental illness health coverage issues, links to check outpsychiatric medications and more. Part of APA Online. 
     Subjects: mental health | 

National Mental Illness Screening Project - 
     http://www.nmisp.org/

     NMISP is a "non-profit organization developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings." Information and sample tests about alcoholism, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders are included, with extensive links for each topic. 
     Subjects: mental health |

Psych Central's Psychology Web Pointer - 
     http://www.grohol.com/web.htm

     Annotated and rated directory of psychology and mental health resources on the Internet. Maintained by Dr. John Grohol, a psychologist andcomputer consultant. 
     Subjects: psychology | mental health |