Initiative of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
It Feels So Bad (CSAT 2005) (PHD1111)
Millions of young people worry about their parents drinking too much or using drugs. This brochure offers answers to questions children have about their parents' substance abuse.
What is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families (CSAT 2004) (BKD503)
This booklet, created for family members of those dependent on alcohol or illicit drugs, answers questions often asked by families of people entering treatment. It also offers a resources section with additional information and a list of support groups that may be helpful.
Tips For Teens: The Truth About Marijuana (CSAP 2002) (PHD641)
This series of brochures provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, impact on sexual performance, and legal implications. Currently Out of Stock
Tips For Teens: The Truth About Inhalants (CSAP 2000) (PHD631)
This series of brochures provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, impact on sexual performance, and legal implications. Currently Out of Stock
Medication Assisted Treatment for the 21st Century: Community Education Kit (CSAT 2004) (F038)
This kit includes materials that can be used by local alcohol and illicit drug treatment providers to educate about methadone and other medication-related options for treating opioid dependence. Also included is information on how to approach and sustain an ongoing dialogue with community leaders about community-based treatment programs that use medication-supported treatment options and suggestions as to how to develop a coordinated community education effort.
As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol (CSAT 2004) (PHD1082)
This brochure highlights information about how both medications and alcohol affect the bodies of older adults. Steps to take in order to avoid harmful reactions, signals indicating an alcohol or medication-related problem, and a chart to list prescription and over-the-counter medications are included. Currently Out of Stock
TIP 44: Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System (CSAT 2005) (BKD526)
Research consistently demonstrates a strong connection between criminal activity and substance abuse; research also finds that involvement in substance abuse treatment reduces recidivism for offenders who use drugs. This TIP presents clinical guidelines to assist counselors in dealing with problems that routinely arise because of their clients' status in the criminal justice system.
Are You in Recovery from Alcohol or Drug Problems? Know Your Rights (CSAT 2004) (PHD1091)
This brochure helps those in recovery understand their rights under Federal laws that protect against discrimination. It includes information about the legal consequences of alcohol- and drug-related conduct that can limit rights and opportunities and what an individual can do to prevent or remedy violations to his or her rights and overcome barriers due to past or current drug- or alcohol-related conduct.
The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible.
Materials and events posted on the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) Web site are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
