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National Inhalant Prevention Center

Provides information and referrals to persons concerned about inhalants. Literature, training, quarterly newsletter, technical assistance, conducts national inhalant and poisons awareness week.

Voice: 1-800-269-4237

Website: http://www.inhalants.org

Verified: 4/4/2012

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse MH Services Administration

Information on alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse. Information on prevention, referrals to treatment centers, research, groups, drugs in the work place, community programs, AIDS, addiction and drug abuse.

Write:

SAMHSA

1 Choke Cherry Road

Rockville, MD 20857

Voice: 1-877-726-4727

Website: http://www.samhsa.gov

Verified: 7/25/2012

Phoenix House

Provides general information on drug abuse and treatment. Brochures and referrals to crisis counseling. Publications.

Voice: 1-800-488-3784

Website: http://www.phoenixhouse.org

Verified: 4/4/2012

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Advocates for children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. Helps children hurt by parental alcohol and drug abuse. Newsletter, advocacy, policy making, literature, videos and educational materials.

Voice: 1-888-554-2627

Website: http://www.nacoa.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

PRIDE Youth Programs

Trains youth volunteers on how to conduct drug prevention education.

Voice: 1-800-668-9277 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4pm EST)

Website: http://www.prideyouthprograms.org

Verified: 4/4/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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