
The resource section contains a listing of related links to organizations that deal with drug prevention issues and valuable prevention tools.
The American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)
ACDE is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA's mission is to build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug free communities. The organization supports its members with technical assistance and training, public policy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
CSAP provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances. CSAP is one of three Centers in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Prevention Network
The National Prevention Network (NPN), an organization of State alcohol and other drug abuse prevention representatives, is a component of National Association of State Alcohol / Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), provides a national advocacy and communication system for prevention.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and treat juvenile delinquency; improve effectiveness and fairness of the juvenile justice system; and address the problem of missing and exploited children.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA)
PDFA is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry, whose mission is to help teens reject substance abuse. Through its national anti-drug advertising campaign and other forms of media communication, The Partnership works to decrease demand for drugs and other substances by changing societal attitudes which support, tolerate or condone drug use.
Join Together Online
Join Together supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. The Join Together Online Web site provides substance abuse news, resources, and funding information from a variety of public and private sources.