Alcohol and Substance Abuse - 2007

Alcohol Use

• Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Frequently Asked Questions
• Drinking Alcohol
• The Facts about Alcohol
• What is a Standard Drink

Drug Use

• Drug Addiction 
• Drug Addiction Frequently Asked Questions  

Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

• PTSD and Problems with Alcohol Use - This site gives information on how PTSD and alcohol affect each other and where to get help.
  
• Alcohol and Hepatitis C - Use this interactive guide to learn what you need to know about hepatitis C and alcohol use, including alcohol's effect on liver scarring, viral load, and response to treatment.
  
• Living with HIV/AIDS - Drugs and Alcohol  - Use this interactive guide if you are HIV positive to learn what alcohol and other "recreational" drugs will do to your body.   

Federal Government Resources
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US Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health

• Medline Plus: Substance Abuse Problems - This site contains information on a alcohol and drug abuse,  includes specific drugs and information for teenagers and adults.

National Institute on Aging

• Alcohol Use and Abuse  - This short brochure discusses alcohol use and abuse in older adults.

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

• Home Page - Find publications, frequently asked questions and the "Feature of the Month".
  
• A Family History of Alcoholism - Are you at Risk? This brochure addresses the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, and may have wondered what your family’s history of alcoholism means for you.
  In Spanish 
• Alcohol - A Women's Health Issue - Alcohol presents yet another health challenge for women. Even in small amounts, alcohol affects women differently than men.  With any health issue, accurate information is key.
  
• Drinking and your Pregnancy - Information about using alcohol for women who are planning or are pregnant.
  In Spanish 
  
• Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines - This pamphlet lists medications that can cause harm when taken with alcohol and describes the effects that can result.
  
• How to Cut Down on your Drinking - On this site there are questions about drinking habits, a diary for tracking drinking, a plan and tips to stop. 
  
• Tips for Cutting Down Drinking - Small changes can make a big difference in reducing your chances of having alcohol-related problems.  This short brochure lists some strategies to try.
  In Spanish 
  
  
• For Parents
  • Fall Semester - A Time for Parents to discuss the risks of College Drinking - Information and tips for parents to talk to and prepare  their college-age children about the consequences of excessive drinking.  
              
  • Make a Difference: Talk to your child about Alcohol - This guide is geared to parents and guardians of young people ages 10 to 14.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

• Home page - Education resources & materials on drugs of abuse for students, adults, parents and teachers.