Addiction and Substance Abuse
- American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Search access to articles covering current issues in drug and alcohol abuse. Presented online by the full text article search service Findarticles.com.
- "Addiction" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- Drug Abuse at Bandolier
Advice about treatments and diseases based on systematic reviews of studies and trials.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Notes
Articles which cover drug abuse research in the areas of treatment and prevention, epidemiology, neuroscience, behavioral science, health services, and AIDS. The publication reports on research; identifies resources; and promotes communication among clinicians, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and the public.
- Animations: How Drugs Work : Alcohol, Cocaine, Opiates, Nicotine, Marijuana
Animated illustrations on addiction and recovery in America presented as part of a series on Public Television.
- Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
Full text information and reports on abused drugs. Presented by the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism Publications
The NIAAA, one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, offers training materials, guides, assessment instruments, and reports for health care professionals and researchers.
- Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Pharmaceutics of Drugs of Abuse
NIDA Research Monograph, Number 173 [Printed in 1997]
- The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Catalog
Hard copy and online publications distributed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Flash Card Exchange - Pathology
Reviews of clinical topics with "clickable" questions and answers. The "flashcards" are posted by worldwide medical students as study tools.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Alerts
Full text publications on alcohol-related impairment, drinking and driving, alcohol metabolism, alcohol-medication interactions, children of alcoholics, alcohol and cognition, etc. Published by the NIAAA and presented online by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center, Indiana University.
- Alcoweb
REG A web project, sponsored by the European Commission, that offers alcohol abuse related press releases and reviews. Covers associated disease conditions, strategies for prevention, early detection, treatment, regulation of advertising, and public health issues. Free registration.
- DrugText Substance Pages
A large collection of briefs on drugs that are commonly abused, such as opiates and hallucinogens. Covers their history, uses, adverse reactions, effects, policy issues, references. Foundation for Drug Policy and Human Rights, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Lindesmith Center - Drug Policy Foundation
News, publications, and a library of documents focusing on drug policy from this institute advocating drug policy reform. Searchable.
- On-line Dictionary of Street Drug Slang
Contains more than 5,000 street drug street terms and slang words. Searchable. Indiana Prevention Resource Center, Indiana University.
- Street Drug Reference Guide
A directory of information sheets on commonly abused drugs which detail methods of use, testing, detection levels, and psychologic and physical effects. Washington State, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
- Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
$ REG Features original reviews, training and educational articles, special commentary, and especially research articles that are meaningful to the treatment of alcohol, heroin, marijuana, and other drugs of dependence. JSAT is directed toward treatment practitioners from all disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and counseling) in both private and public sectors, including those involved in schools, health centers, community agencies, correctional facilities, and individual practices. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Addiction Medicine. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=PureSearch&db=pubmed&details_term=%22J%20Subst%20Abuse%20Treat%22%5BJournal%5D. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
- Alcohol and Alcoholism
$ REG Original articles, reviews, and special articles related to psychological and sociological aspects of alcoholism and alcohol research. Articles are online from 1992 to the present. Sponsored by the Medical Council on Alcoholism. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Alcohol+Alcohol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Published by Oxford University Press.
- Alcoholism
$ REG Peer-reviewed clinical and experimental research articles plus editorials and letters on alcohol related disease. Articles are online from 1997 to the present. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Alcohol+Clin+Exp+Res%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
- Journal of Addictive Diseases
$ REG Articles related to the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism and other addictive diseases. Articles are online from 1994 to the present. This is the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Addict+Dis%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Published by the Haworth Medical Press.
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol
$ REG A refereed journal concerned with scientific research related to alcohol and drugs. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Stud+Alcohol%22[jour]&doptcmdl=DocSum Fee registration for full text.
- Addiction & Substance Abuse Journals at Medbioworld
A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.
- Chemical Dependency Chapter - Family Practice Notebook
A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
- Diagnosing and Managing Chemical Dependency
A concise, easily readable treatise on alcohol and other drug dependencies. Joseph D. Beasley.
- ENotes Drugs and Addictive Substances
A meticulously researched volume containing the most up-to-date information on the use and abuse of drugs and other addictive substances.
- Methadone Maintenance Treatment
A comprehensive text which covers methadone pharmacokinetics, psychopathology and craving. Published in 1997 by Dr Jan Willem de Vos.
- Controversies in the Addiction Field
An academic work that addresses questions such as: should abstinence be the only treatment model for alcoholism and problem drinking?; should we have mandatory drug testing?; are warning labels effective in preventing alcohol abuse?, etc. Published by Kendall-Hunt, Dubuque, Iowa, 1990. Sponsored by the American Council on Alcoholism.
- NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment-A Research-Based Guide
A textbook that presents the principles of effective treatment including general theory, the role of the criminal justice system and the family, effectiveness of medications and specific programs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH .
- Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Opportunities for Coordination
Presents an overview of addiction and its treatment, causes, evaluation, relapse prevention, confidentiality, health, social and legal issues, and opportunities for coordination among state legislators and the treatment field. Publication No. 94-2075. Printed 1994. U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services.
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse
One of the National Insitutes of Health which leads the United States in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy. NIDA supports research and the dissemination and use of the results of that research. The NIDA website offers news releases, information on drugs of abuse, reports of research and clinical trials, statistics, trends, publications, and a guide to drug addiction treatment. NIDA, NIH.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
A national professional medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions. The website offers news, practice guidelines, public policy statements, regulations, publications, a calendar of events, a discussion forum, a bulletin board, and links to related web sites. Searchable.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIAAA supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The NIAAA website offers a significant collection of full text materials: news releases, advisories, conference updates, reports, training materials, pamphlets, brochures, and a graphics gallery.
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
CSAT is an organization supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that was created in October 1992 with a congressional mandate to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. CSAT's website offers a large collection of full text programs and projects, reports, pilot studies, publications, and news on substance abuse issues. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US DHHS.
- National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
A national organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substancesaalcohol, tobacco, illegal and performance-enhancing drugsain all sectors of society. The website includes news, publications, and research and programs information. Columbia University.
- The Research Society on Alcoholism
Includes information about the Society, membership information, upcoming meetings, research and training grants, a list of fellowships, announcements, links to related web sites.
- Addiction & Substance Abuse Associations at Medbioworld
A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
- Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Includes news, publications, surveys and reports, statistical data, policies and prevention activities, links to related web resources, directory of organizations and substance abuse treatment services. Searchable. In English and French.
- Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
This website, from an addiction treatment center in Canada, offers addiction treatment news, journal articles, reports of research, and patient information.
- Centre for Drug Research
CEDRO's website includes news, drug use statistics, reports of research and current projects, publications, and a mailing list. University of Amsterdam.
- Drugtext Foundation Substance Abuse Resources
A collection of textbooks and materials that disseminate information on substance use, addiction, harm reduction, and international and national drug policy. "Drugtext" is a (non-profit) foundation under Dutch law providing Internet services for the International Harm Reduction Association, the International Foundation on Drug Policy & Human Rights et al.
- Indiana Prevention Resource Center Infosite
News, drug information, publications, statistics, and an events calendar from this clearinghouse for prevention technical assistance. Offers information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Indiana University.
- WebPath Pathology of Drug Abuse Tutorial at Utah
A tutorial, text supplemented by clickable images of gross and microscopic images, which focuses on organ changes related to the ingestion of illicit substances. Presented as part of the Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education maintained by the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah.
- AddictionCME.com
$ REG Case-based interactive courses in addiction medicine. Clinical Tools, Inc. and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Fee registration.
- Substance Abuse and Addictions Patient Ed at Medem
A large collection of patient information handouts and fact sheets sponsored by major medical specialty societies and the American Medical Association. Medem.com .
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Includes information for patients and health professionals, press releases, news, meetings, FAQs, quizzes. In English, French, and Spanish. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Global Network
"Drugnet" provides an extensive set of well-annotated links to journals, fact sheets, research articles, and prevention materials.
- National Institute for Chemical Dependency On-line Resources
A directory of articles and directories for health and wellness, addictions, prevention, recovery, medical, mental health, social issues, research, education, spirituality, and family.
- Addiction Search
A browsable directory of addiction information that focuses on research on substance abuse and behavior problems. Includes prevention, statistics, treatment, social issues, daily news updates and annotated links. Emil Chiauzzi, Ph.D.
- The Lycaeum Drug Database
A directory of educational weblinks regarding abused medicinal products, chemicals, and preparations. Factsheets include chemical structures and properties.
- Open Emergency Room Question Bank
Clickable system-categorized questions and answers. An open-source for attending physicians, residents, interns and students engaged in the study and practice of emergency medicine.
- Alcohol Dependence at Internet Mental Health
Weblinks that review the disorder: diagnosis, treatments, and literature articles.
- Substance-Related Disorders at Internet Mental Health
A section of a physician-sponsored web project that offers disorder definitions, diagnosis, treatment, practice guidelines, and article weblinks. Internet Mental Health is produced by Dr. Phillip W. Long, M.D.
- Dual Diagnosis-Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Provides information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members on co-occurring mental illness, drug addiction and/or alcoholism. Includes full-text articles regarding diagnosis, symptoms, treatment. Kathleen Sciacca .
- ADD_MED LIST Addiction Medicine
Discussion list for professionals involved in treatment or research of substance dependence & addictions. Searchable archives. St.John's University & L-Soft International. Inc.
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