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| The Internet offers a wealth of information on achieving a healthy mind and body. RMC is pleased to share a list of useful links with you, and offer you the opportunity to explore information on a variety of topics. The sites listed below have been reviewed for the quality of information offered. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these linked sites. |
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| Adolescents and Substance Use |
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides information about its famous “12-step” program to enable visitors to decide if AA is appropriate for them. The site also has materials for friends and family members of people who have an alcohol problem, as well as an article for teens. Includes materials in Spanish (and in French). |
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| Alcohol |
Not My Kid, Inc.
Not My Kid.org provides articles on critical mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues affecting children, adolescents, and families. The site also offers a parent survey to help identify children's strengths and weaknesses. |
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| Other Addictions |
Center for Online and Internet Addiction
The netaddiction.com site offers information, self-assessments, and assistance for people with online and Internet addictions, including Internet addiction, e-auctions, online gambling, cybersex, and day trading. |
Compulsive Shopping
This link offers an article on "shopaholism" as well as other helpful links on compulsive shopping and spending. |
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous offers information and assistance to those struggling with a compulsive gambling problem, as well as to family and friends of compulsive gamblers. |
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program that aids in recovery from compulsive overeating. The website will help visitors understand the program and whether or not it is the right choice for them. It also allows users to search for local meetings nationally and internationally. Online meetings are also offered. |
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| Other Commonly Abused Substances |
American Council for Drug Education
The ACDE website offers a wealth of information related to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use/abuse prevention for youth, parents, and employers. |
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides up-to-date information on all commonly abused drugs and drug treatment, and features materials for parents and young people, as well as many articles in Spanish. |
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| Prevention |
Facts on Tap
The Facts on Tap site is designed to provide college students with information related to alcohol and other drug use prevention, as well as resources on relationships, risky behaviors, and the college experience. |
Parents. The Anti-Drug
Parents. The Anti-Drug features drug information and tips for preventing drug use among children and adolescents, as well as materials in 5 foreign languages, including Spanish. |
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