Substance Abuse Resources
Judy Donlin, Librarian Selector
About.Com: Smoking Cessation
A highly interactive site that attempts to present all topics related to quitting smoking. Topics include cigars, pregnancy, teen smoking, women's health and updates on the tobacco industry lawsuit settlement.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides information and support regarding alcohol abuse. This site is intended for consumers and offers current and accurate information.
Cocaine Anonymous World Services Online
A support and networking site for individuals who have experienced cocaine addiction and wish to remain drug-free.
MEDLINEPus: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
These National Library of Medicine's overviews include information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, advice on coping, rehabilitation and statistics.
Nat'l Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
The primary organization for Federal research on alcoholism.
Nat'l Institute on Drug Addiction
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Resources are available for students and young adults, parents and teachers, researchers and health professionals.
QuitNet
"You should stop smoking. It's the most important thing you can do to improve your health." To support individuals who are quitting, they offer peer group support groups, quitting guides, referrals to local programs, quitting-aid products reviews, tobacco-related news stories and resources that can be personalized.
Quit4Life
Q4L is a Canadian site designed to help individuals aged 12 to 18 quit smoking, even if they are just an occasional smoker.
SoYouWanna.com
This is a presentation of quit options and appropriate referrals that are written in a playful, conspiratorial voice. The site is directed at consumers, with strong vendor tie-ins.

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