Recommended Web Sites

Center for Online Addiction - Resources on the Psychology of Cyberspace - The Center for On-Line Addiction is the world’s first consultation firm, training institute, and treatment center for Internet addiction founded in 1995 by Dr. Kimberly Young. Our staff provides a range of professional services including on-site consultation, seminars, and personalized executive coaching that focus on behavioral healthcare solutions for cyber-wellness. Dr. Young received her degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and is a much published author.

Dealing With Addiction - This advice for teens comes from KidsHealth.

Drug Abuse and Addiction: One of America's Most Challenging Public Health Problems - This information is from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

MedlinePlus: Drug Abuse - Great links from the librarians at the National Library of Medicine.

MedlinePlus: Substance Abuse Topics - 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 Inhalant Prevention Coalition - Sniffing, huffing, inhaling common substances can kill you.

National Institute on Drug Abuse - This site offers info on a number of different dangerous substances.

Ooops, How Casual Drug Use Leads to Addiction - Interesting article on how drugs affect your brain, and can lead to potential harm.

Substance Abuse from NOAH - The librarians at the NY Public Library and the NY Academy of Medicine have compiled these links to quality resources.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Information on referrals to services, educational programs, grants and other administrative topics. Designed for both the person looking for a recovery program, and for an administrator needing assistance with managing programs.

Talking to Your Child About Alcohol - KidsHealth gives some advice for parents in this article.

Talking to Your Kids About Drugs - KidsHealth provides these tips for parents about talking to kids.

Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction- This information is offered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.