Recommended Web Sites

Cocaine Anonymous - Cocaine Anonymous is open to all persons who state a desire to stop using cocaine, including “crack” cocaine, and other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership. An interactive self-test for cocaine addiction and information on finding a meeting in your area are available on the website.

KidsHealth for Parents: Talking to Your Child About Drugs- This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for parents.

MayoClinic: Drug Addiction - MayoClinic.com gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic. Information on a range of drugs, including cocaine, will be found here.

MEDLINEplus: Cocaine Abuse - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Cocaine - NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Basic information, research reports, and therapy manuals can all be found at this government site. Some material also appears in Spanish.

Office of National Drug Control Policy: Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free - This government booklet provides ideas and examples about the skills busy parents can use to keep their children off drugs. This site is in PDF format and requires and Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.

Oops: How Casual Drug Use Leads to Addiction - The National Institute on Drug Abuse has created this information.

TeensHealth: Dealing With Addiction - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for teenagers.

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