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National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Advocates for children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. Helps children hurt by parental alcohol and drug abuse. Newsletter, advocacy, policy making, literature, videos and educational materials. Voice: 1-888-554-2627 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.nacoa.org Verified: 8/25/2011
Information on alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse. Information on prevention, referrals to treatment centers, research, groups, drugs in the work place, community programs, AIDS, addiction and drug abuse. Write: SAMHSA 1 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20857 Voice: 1-877-726-4727 (BILINGUAL) Website: http://www.samhsa.gov Verified: 10/7/2011
PRIDE Youth Programs
Trains youth volunteers on how to conduct drug prevention education. Voice: 1-800-668-9277 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4pm EST) Website: http://www.prideyouthprograms.org Verified: 8/26/2011
Phoenix House
Provides general information on drug abuse and treatment. Brochures and referrals to crisis counseling. Publications. Voice: 1-800-488-3784 Website: http://www.phoenixhouse.org Verified: 8/26/2011
National Inhalant Prevention Center
Provides information and referrals to persons concerned about inhalants. Literature, training, quarterly newsletter, technical assistance, conducts national inhalant and poisons awareness week. Voice: 1-800-269-4237 Website: http://www.inhalants.org Verified: 8/26/2011
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Provides information on counseling and treatment services for alcohol or drug abuse. Prevention and education programs. Newsletter. Voice: 1-800-622-2255 Website: http://www.ncadd.org Verified: 8/25/2011
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