The Kentucky Overdose Prevention Website has information on the risks of opioids, survivor stories and links to treatment and care.
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has information on dealing with and helping children with drug abuse problems, real stories form families, as well as treatment information and ways to get involved.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has all the latest research on the science of drug abuse and statistics and trends of abuse.
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) network is funded by SAMHSA and provides resources, training, and skill building to addiction treatment professionals. This site provides information on upcoming trainings and events, leadership initiatives, and links to each regional center.
Kentucky Center for Smoke Free Policy Resources. www.uky.edu/breathe. Up to date resources for Smoke Free Policy Development, Second Hand Smoke Effects, Smoke Free Workplaces, Smoking and Cancer research.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) site provides information on diagnosing, treatment, research, and training and education. You may also download or order several free materials.
The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is a non-profit organization that works with multiple partners to advance the field of addiction and recovery. This site provides current news and information on research and policy as well as educational documents that can be downloaded for free.
National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors provides information on public policy, research, and various resources. You will also find detailed information about their specialty networks that are comprised of the states’ offices for alcohol and other drug services.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence provides facts about different drugs, how to find treatment and support, and information that is catered to parents, families, youth, and individuals in recovery.
The National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI) is a non-profit that works to advance scientific knowledge in substance abuse, mental health, and other related concerns in order to contribute to the prevention and treatment of these social problems. This site provides information on available trainings, current research projects, and related publications.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is part of the National Institutes of Health and provides information on current events, research related to alcohol prevention and treatment, and free publications and resources.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the federal agency created to address prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health. This site provides multiple resources, free publications, information on current research and data, and current news.
The World Health Organization (WHO) site on alcohol provides reports and other publications you may download for free. It also provides additional resources, fact sheets, and information on current projects.
Veterans’ Resources
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
VA Mental Health Services www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Online Resource Locator www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/ResourceLocator.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Programs nearest you: www.ptsd.va.gov
Make the Connection: Resources for Veterans and their loved ones: www.MakeTheConnection.net.