NCADD - MORE ON OUR MISSION 

Marty Mann, NCADD FOUNDER

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

ADVOCACY INFORMATION:

Our Washington office opened more than 20 years ago to represent the interests of alcoholics, other addicted persons and their families. Find out what's happening now at the federal government level and what action you can take.

 

AFFILIATES:

With more than 100 councils around the country, we are uniquely positioned to provide a local perspective on alcoholism and other drug addictions.

 

AWARENESS ACTIVITIES:

Use these materials--including sample press releases, public service announcements and suggested activities--for raising awareness about alcohol in your community.

 

CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT KIDS FROM DRINKING :

Learn more about NCADD's prevention strategy to increase excise taxes on alcoholic beverages and to use this revenue to pay for radio and television commercials that would make drinking less appealing to children.

 

DEFINITION OF ALCOHOLISM:

This comprehensive definition, published by the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1992, was developed by a group of the nation's most esteemed physicians working in the addictions field.

 

FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS:

Statistical information with sources, ideal for use by the media or students doing reports.

 

HEALTH INFORMATION:

Recommendations about drinking from the federal government and leading health organizations.

 

HISTORY OF NCADD:

A look back at our effort to educate Americans that alcoholism is a preventable, treatable disease.

 

NATIONAL INTERVENTION NETWORK:

If you know someone who drinks too much or needs help with a drug problem, don't wait to do something.

 

NEWS FROM NCADD:

Information about our recent activities.

 

ON-LINE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER:

Members of the NCADD family can post messages and documents here about a variety of topics.

 

PARENTS INFORMATION:

Suggestions for communicating with your child about drinking.

 

PREVENTION PROGRAMS:

NCADD Affiliates all over the United States have long conducted successful programs to prevent alcohol and other drug related problems in communities. Here are some of the best.

 

PUBLICATIONS:

A complete list of our educational materials, including newsletters, pamphlets and posters.

 

REGISTRY OF ADDICTION RECOVERY:

Are you in recovery from alcoholism or other drug addictions? If you're willing to "go public," then volunteer to join ROAR and help us reduce stigma.

 

RESOURCE & REFERRAL GUIDE:

An easy way to access other national organizations working in the field of alcoholism and other drug addictions.

 

YOUTH INFORMATION:

Hear what some young people are saying and take a test to find out how alcohol and other drugs may be affecting your life.

Advocacy Information | Affiliates | Awareness Activites | Campaign to Prevent Kids from Drinking | Definition of Alcoholism | Facts | Health Information | History | Intervention | News | On-Line Communications Center | Parents | Prevention Programs | Publications | Registry of Addiction Recovery | Resources and Referrals | Youth Information

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