Other Sources of Drug Abuse Information
The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information centers that provide assistance to health professionals, educators, researchers, and the public. To respond to the specific needs of NIDA Infofax callers, the following is a list of agencies that address drug abuse-related issues. These services distribute publications, provide referrals, and answer simple to complex inquiries. Many offer toll-free numbers, mailing and Internet addresses, foreign language-specific lines, and fax numbers. Unless otherwise noted, services can be reached by phone in the continental United States during Eastern Standard Time.
- National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Office of Applied Studies
P.O. Box 2345
11426-28 Rockville Pike 20847-2345
Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
Provides adolescent and family counseling for drug and alcohol problems, helps locate treatment facilities for callers, and faxes and mails printed materials. Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Narcotics Anonymous referrals are made. Spanish-speaking representatives are available by appointment. Both taped information and operator assistance. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
1-800-729-6686
301-468-2600 (local)
1-800-487-4889 (TTY/TDD)
301-230-2867 (TTY/TDD)
301-468-6433 (fax)
Internet: http://www.health.org
11426-28 Rockville Pike
PO Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
Disseminates free and priced brochures, books, videos, fact sheets, and other materials by mail. Free items are limited to five per call. Catalog available. Other services include subject searches and provision of statistics. Operates the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR), a nationwide linkage of alcohol and other drug information centers. Maintains a library open to the public. Operator assistance and taped information available in both English and Spanish. M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wally Bear Hotline (for children)
1-800-449-2559
NCADI
11426-28 Rockville Pike
PO Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
Designed for young children (ages 5 to 12). Provides drug-use prevention messages spoken by cartoon character Wally Bear and his friends. Taped voice only. Choice of several topics. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
800-553-6847
703-321-8547 (fax)
Internet: http://www.ntis.gov
NTIS
Springfield, VA 22161-0001
Major federal resource center that includes a selection of titles and videos related to drug abuse. This service has over 3 million items available. Callers are charged for items ordered, in addition to mailing and handling. No catalog is available to the public; call for current subject areas. M-F, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse
1-800-666-3332
301-251-5212 (fax)
Internet: http://www.ncjrs.org
2277 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
Funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the U.S. Department of Justice, this service disseminates free and priced statistical data on drug-related crime by mail and fax (extra cost for faxing, copying, and rush handling). Free items are limited to five per call. Operator assistance. M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Workplace Helpline
1-800-WORKPLACE (967-5752)
helpline@samhsa.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Cannot be reached by mail.
Trained specialists provide technical guidance in developing and evaluating programs and policies regarding alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace. Funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Workplace Helpline is designed for decision makers in business, union organizations, and community-based, anti-drug groups. Consultation is provided in areas including policy development, supervisor training, employee education, employee assistance programs, and drug testing. All publications are free. Operator assistance. Confidential messages may be left at other times; a return call within one business day. M-F, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Office on Smoking and Health
1-800-CDC-1311
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office on Smoking and Health
4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS K50
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Disseminates the latest publications on smoking, tobacco, and health. A catalog of free publications can be ordered by mail or phone. The toll-free number provides a convenient method to order publications. The user may select commands spoken in English or Spanish. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- National Prevention Information Network
1-800-458-5231 (English & Spanish)
1-800-344-7432 (Spanish)
1-800-243-7012 (TTY/TDD)
1-888-282-7681
301-738-6616 (Fax)
301-562-1098 (International line
Internet: http://www.cdcnpin.org/
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
PO Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
Provides information about HIV/AIDS prevention and education materials, programs and services, funding, CDC surveillance activities, guidelines and statements, and HIV-related upcoming events. Disseminates single and bulk copies of educational brochures, posters, reports, and videotapes no charge. Free items are limited to five per call. Have a prevention news list serve to enhance communication among professionals who work in the field of HIV prevention, and three resource centers (Rockville, Md., and Atlanta, Ga., Baltimore, MD & John Hopkins Univ) that are open by appointment, M-F, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Operator assistance.
- National HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
1-800-344-7432 (Spanish)
Internet: http://sunsite.unc.edu/asha/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
PO Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
AIDS awareness, education, and counseling service. Trained counselors. Operator assistance. Callers interested in receiving materials are referred to the National HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Office of Consumer Affairs Inquiry Line
1-800-INFOFDA (463-6332) Food and Drug Administration
600 Fishers Lane, HFE-50
Rockville, MD 20847-2464
Responds to requests regarding FDA regulation and product information and publications. Priced and free materials available. M-F, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse
1-800-955-2232
202-708-1197 (local)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
PO Box 8577
Silver Spring, MD 20907
Promotes strategies for eliminating drugs and drug trafficking in public housing. Provides housing officials, residents, and community leaders with a source of information and assistance on drug abuse prevention and trafficking control techniques. Maintains an automated database system consisting of national and community program descriptions, publications, research, and news articles. Provides resource lists. Items are priced and are free. Taped information; voice mail for a return call. M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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