RESOURCES
About the Complimentary Literature Samples
Listed below are just a few featured samples of the complimentary literature that WSADC offers to the public. Contact
us for ordering information on these as well as our other resources. (Unfortunately, due to funding restrictions, Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse resources are only available to residents of Washington State. Please contact WSADC staff for information on how to find an information center in your state).
Developing Healthy Communities
An updated version of the popular publication, "Developing Healthy Communities" has just arrived at the Clearinghouse. This publication contains a clear description of the Risk and Protective Factors Approach and has a new updated look and statistics. Please contact the Clearinghouse by phone or e-mail to order copies. Download the electronic version here. (PDF file, 170 KB)
Addiction
If you know someone who has problems related to drinking alcohol or other drug use, you're not alone. Each of the more than 12 million problem drinkers and alcoholics in this country have people in their lives who are personally affected by alcohol or other drug abuse. Because addiction touches so many lives, it's important to educate yourself about
substance abuse. We have the resources to help.
The Impact of Alcoholism on Children
You Can Help a Friend with an Alcohol or Drug Problem
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Journey Through the Healing Circle, a series of books and tapes on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fact Sheet - (PDF)
Developmental Overview of Individuals Diagnosed with FAS/FAE - (PDF)
FAS/FAE Internet Resources
Free FAS Multilanguage Poster
I Never Thought I'd Get Pregnant pamphlets and posters
Drugs of Abuse
We have resources which contain detailed information about most street drugs and commonly abused prescription drugs, including their effects on the body, withdrawal symptoms, signs of addiction, and where to turn for help.
Methamphetamine Fact Sheet from the ONDCP
The Buzz Takes Your Breath Away Permanently
Rohypnol Fact Sheet – provides an overview of Rohypnol abuse, effects,
trafficking, scheduling, street terms, and its use in drug-facilitated rape. (ONDCP)
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) – provides an overview of GHB abuse, effects, scheduling, street terms, and its use in drug-facilitated rape. (ONDCP)
Prescription Drugs: Factors That May Have Contributed to OxyContin Abuse and Diversion and Efforts to Address the Problem. GAO-04-110, December 23.
Highlights of the report
Drug-Free Workplace
Nearly every worker knows someone who uses alcohol or other drugs on the job. Over 34 percent of
Washington workers have encountered this in their workplace. If your co-workers are using alcohol or other drugs, it is not just their problem, it is also your problem. Your co-workers' alcohol and drug use affect your health and welfare. We have resources specifically designed for employees and employers, and suggestions for establishing
Employee Assistance Programs at your workplace.
Substance Abuse Educational Materials: Suggested resources for supporting a Drug-free Workplace
When Family Problems Reach the Workplace...Employers Pay the Cost
Teens
Tips for Teens is a drug-specific series, specifically for teens. The newly designed brochures offer readers the latest information using contemporary language and an appealing style. The eleven titles available in the series are:
- Alcohol
- Club drugs
- Cocaine
- Hallucinogens
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine
- Steroids
- Tobacco
- HIV/AIDS
Inside the series of pamphlets readers will find relevant facts about substance abuse including: drug-specific statistics, answers to frequently asked questions and real answers to dispel popular myths associated with alcohol and drug use. Additionally, Tips for Teens includes a resource list that teens can use to access Web sites and a toll-free helpline that operates in English and Spanish.
The pamphlets are available from the Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse but can also be ordered from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 800-729-6686 or online at http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/tipsforteens.aspx
A Guide for Teens (A large PDF file - 1.5 MB )
Step Up: A Guide for Teens
An informative pamphlet empowers teens to step up and help a friend or sibling who uses drugs or drinks by providing tips, signs and symptoms to look for, and suggestions on how to broach the difficult conversation with a friend.
Early Action Teen Postcards
Two new colorful postcards direct teens to available resources to help a friend who has started using drugs or underage drinking
Early Action Teen Poster
A new poster for teen audiences offers a poignant message and directs teens to available resources to help a friend who has started using drugs or underage drinking
Kids
It is never too early to begin educating kids about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Ask
us about coloring and comic books.
Community
You can make a difference in your community. You can build a network, and together with others in your
community, create and launch effective prevention initiatives. You can get examples of successful community prevention programs, as well as guidelines for finding out more about your community's prevention needs, lists of government and non-government prevention resources, and background information on the problems caused by Alcohol and Other Drug
abuse.
Pregnancy/Drug-Exposed Children
Scientific studies show that using alcohol, tobacco and/or other drugs while pregnant - especially during the
earliest stages of pregnancy - increases your baby's risk for serious illness, birth defects, developmental problems, and even death. Research also shows that the sooner you stop drinking, smoking or using drugs, the better your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a strong and healthy baby.
Alcohol, Drugs and Your Pregnancy (PDF format)
Parenting
Studies have shown that parents are the most important influence in their children's decision whether or
not to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Teenagers who reported feeling close to their families were the least likely to engage these risky behaviors. As a parent, it is important for you to know how to carry on a continuing dialogue with your children on the subject of drugs and to set a positive example for them.
Suspect Your Teen Is Using Drugs or Drinking? A Brief Guide to Action For Parents
Parents and other adult caregivers will want a copy of this valuable resource to take action if they suspect or know that their teen is using drugs. This 12-page guide covers the challenges parents face, signs and symptoms to look for if they suspect their teen is using illicit drugs, suggestions for starting a discussion and what parents can do and say to keep their children drug free.
Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention
Tips for Raising Drug-Free Teens
Wake Up to the Risks of Marijuana: A Guide for Parents – provides parents with facts about marijuana and ideas to begin a conversation with their children about the harms associated with the use of the drug. (ONDCP)
Talking to your kids about alcohol (PDF)
Talking to your kids about alcohol (Spanish version) (PDF)
Talking to your kids about alcohol - (Russian version) (PDF)
Parents will your kids use drugs? (A large PDF file - 1.9 MB )
Risk Quiz - Parents will your kids use drugs? in Russian (A large PDF file - 760 KB )
Chemical Dependency Treatment Options for Minors Under Age 18 - A Guide for Parents
Women's Issues
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University issued a report which finds that " ... girls and young women use cigarettes, alcohol and other drugs for reasons different from boys, their signals and situations of higher risk differ and they are more vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction and its consequences ..."
To download the full report, click here 'The Formative Years: Pathways to Substance Abuse among Girls and Young Women Ages 8-22' in PDF (over 240 pages)
Mentoring
When It's Not Your Kid, How Do You Deal With Drug Use and Drinking?
Non-parental role models such as coaches and scout leaders are powerful positive influences on teen lives and in some cases may be the only person to whom a teen can turn. This pamphlet, developed for adult influencers, includes tips on what non-parental figures can do to help a teen in need and how to talk to parents and caregivers about their teen's problem.
Diverse Populations
Prevention Alert: American Indians/Alaska Natives and Substance Abuse
Violence
Bullying: It's Not OK
Bullying Prevention IS Crime Prevention
For Prevention Professionals
"Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents," (NIDA) second edition, a research-based guide designed to assist parents, educators, and community leaders in their planning, selection, and delivery of drug abuse prevention programs throughout their communities.
Getting To Outcomes 2004:
Promoting Accountability Through Methods and Tools for Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
A Skill Standard for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Professionals (PDF format)
For Treatment Professionals
Referral and Resource Guide for Adolescent Chemical Dependency Treatment November 2003
State/National Reports
Clients Speak Out 2003 - Third Annual Statewide Client Satisfaction Survey (Note: This is a large PDF file (2.3 MB); please be patient.)
Internet Resources
The Clearinghouse Most Useful Internet Resources
Resources for Purchase
ASAM PPC2-R Manual Order Form (A PDF file to print out and mail in)
How to Reach Us
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Seattle, WA 98108
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