Links
There are a number of resources available for those interested in learning more about alcohol use, college drinking, and prevention. The following links offer studies, summaries, and other types of information about use, prevention and education.
Prevention and Research
College Drinking Prevention
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
Your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Other Drugs
http://www.higheredcenter.org/
The Higher Education Center's purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence. The Center favors a comprehensive approach to prevention.
The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center
http://www.udetc.org/
The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center was established by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (within the U.S. Department of Justice) to support its Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program.
American Medical Association “A Matter of Degree” Program
http://www.alcoholpolicymd.com/
This website is dedicated to promoting physician and community action on alcohol and health.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
http://www.madd.org/
MADD is a non-profit grass roots organization with more than 400 entities nationwide. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Join Together
http://www.jointogether.org/
Join Together is a program of the Boston University School of Public Health. Since 1991 it has been the nation's leading provider of information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Join Together believes problems associated with alcohol and drugs can be best addressed at the community level.
Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation (PIRE)
http://www.pire.org/
Is one of the nation’s preeminent independent nonprofit public health organizations. We are dedicated to improving health, safety and well-being through the application of science for the public good.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the Nation's one-stop resource for information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment.
The National Social Norms Resource Center
http://www.socialnorm.org
An independent center based at Northern Illinois University that supports, promotes and provides technical assistance in the application of the social norms approach to a broad range of health, safety and social justice issues.
The Core Institute
http://www.siu.edu/~coreinst/
Core Institute is the leading research, assessment and development organization serving alcohol and drug prevention programs across the nation.
Harvard School of Public Health
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/
The overarching mission of the Harvard School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery, and communication
Education
The Bacchus Network
http://www.bacchusgamma.org/
The Bacchus Network actively promotes student and young adult based, campus and community-wide leadership on healthy and safe lifestyle decisions concerning alcohol abuse, tobacco use, illegal drug use, unhealthy sexual practices and other high-risk behaviors.
FACE
http://www.faceproject.org/
FACE is a national non-profit organization that supports sensible alcohol policies and practices through the development of messages, strategies and training designed to create public awareness and action on alcohol issues.
Facts on Tap
http://www.factsontap.org/
Transitions and Facts on Tap are designed to teach students about alcohol and other drugs and to help prevention professionals and parents reduce teen use. Both programs, with their materials, website, training, and technical support, are designed to enhance school-based alcohol prevention efforts at both the high school and college level.
Marin Institute
http://www.marininstitute.org/
We are an alcohol industry watchdog and a resource for solutions to community alcohol problems.
The Cool Spot
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
The Cool Spot was created for middle school students 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. It is a component of the National Institutes of Health, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
