Lindell Library: Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science: Chemical Dependency

Websites

National Institute on Drug Abuse
Find drug information, resources for treatment and prevention, and more.
Higher Education Center
Look here for information on alcohol and drug use on college campuses, with research and reports exploring substance use and abuse behaviors, consequences, and prevention.
Substance Use Information - SAMHSA
Find information about substance use prevention and treatment; many datasets are available to explore.

Academic Search Ultimate
This general database covers substance abuse, addiction, prevention, treatment, and more. For focused results, add a population of interest (teenagers, rural youth, Hispanic Americans) or substance of interest (alcohol, methamphetamine, etc.).
Consumer Health Complete
Look here for medical information, including fact sheets and articles about drug and alcohol abuse. Be sure to click in multiple tabs to see more results.
Social Services Abstracts
Find current research about drug and alcohol abuse from a social work perspective, including articles about treatment and prevention in specific populations.
APA PsycArticles
PsycArticles covers all aspects of psychology and related fields. Find articles and books on drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, rehabilitation, and more.

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior by Korsmeyer, Pamela; Kranzler, Henry R.
Call Number: Reference HV5804 .E53 2009 v. 1–4

This in-depth set covers the social, medical, legal, and political issues related to substance abuse and addictive behavior, including risk factors and treatment.
Buzzed: the Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy by Kuhn, Cynthia, et al.
Call Number: Link Level RM316 .K84 2008

Find clear, unbiased information on drugs and alcohol, including both negative and positive effects on health and development, risks for specific populations (men, women, adolescents, etc.), dangerous interactions with other drugs, and more.