Resources

The following represent resources that will be helpful for those seeking information or assistance in addressing teen drinking.   These links are provided as a starting point, and include a brief description of the resource.  

• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
  
  Contains information on alcohol and related topics, prepared for a range of audiences; includes family, youth, school, community and workplace resources, print publications, video footage, and research studies.
  
  
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
  
  Promotes research on reducing alcohol-related problems.   Materials include education resources, newsletters, monographs, research reports, graphics, and
  
  
• Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (U. S. Department of Education)
  
  Includes publications, teaching resources, funding information on school safety, student health, and character education. 
  
  
• Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (U. S. Department of Justice)         
  
  Includes publications, state contacts, programs, and funding on underage drinking
  
  
• Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
  
  Building upon a coalition of Governors’ spouses and government agencies, includes statistics, prevention resources, research, legislation, and strategies. 
  
  
• Centers for the Application of Prevention Technologies (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention)
  
  Offers evidence-based prevention programs, practices, and policies for states and community-based organizations.    Curricula, resources, and training on prevention programming are available. 
  
  
• Students Against Destructive Decisions
  
  Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk, SADD promotes positive decisions by students; materials include campaign materials, chapter guidance, and resource information. 
  
  
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
  
  Offers resources to help families address alcoholism and its stigma; includes awareness activities, prevention resources, and publications.
  
  
• The Century Council
  
  Includes high school and middle school programs, including an initiative for girls and resources for parent education.
  
  
• Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
  
  Provides prevention education tools, including parent education, a family guide, and resources for girls. 
  
  
• The Cool Spot (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
  
  The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The NIAAA is the lead U.S. agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol problems.