Substance Use and Abuse

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Substance Use and Abuse

� Mothers Against Drunk Driving

http://madd.org/

MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

� National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

http://www.theantidrug.com/

Get help raising drug-free kids.

� The National Institute on Drug Abuse

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

Science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body.

� National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

� Alcoholics Anonymous

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Media=PlayFlash

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.

� Al-Anon

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.

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