Take Action in Secondary Schools
SECTION VI:
Programs and Services in Your Community
Websites: International
www.adf.org.au – Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
The ADF's prevention agenda is delivered on a platform of harm minimization – encompassing a continuum of comprehensive prevention strategies from abstinence to the management of severe and chronic drug misuse.
www.al-anonfamilygroups.org – Al-Anon/Alateen
Al-Anon Family Groups is a community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend's drinking. There are over 26,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups meeting in 115 countries.
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk – Alcohol Concern (AC)
AC is the national agency on alcohol misuse for the United Kingdom. AC works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcoholrelated problems.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org – Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
www.ncadi.samhsa.gov – National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is an online resource for information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment.
www.nida.nih.gov – National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
For educators and parents, drug information and facts, education materials, curriculum guides, and class materials are available online. In addition, for students, education resources and materials on drugs of abuse are also available.
www.safersanerschools.org – SaferSanerSchools program, International Institute of Restorative Practices
SaferSanerSchools helps educators improve classroom management, school discipline and school climate through restorative practices.
Note: Information retrieved and verified from websites as of August 2008. All descriptions of organizations and resources are quoted directly from the respective website.
