1.  Resources for Researchers

• Addiction in Africa - The African Society for Addiction Research (ASAR) portal for all researchers in Africa and the rest of the world interested in researching addiction in Africa. We would like it to eventually mature to a Society like Research Society on Alcoholism.
• Adolescent Alcohol Research Center - PAARC at UPMC is funded by NIAAA to investigate the effects of alcohol on the development of adolescents.
• ABMRF – The Foundation for Alcohol Research is an independent nonprofit organization that provides funds for scientific studies on the use and prevention of misuse of alcohol.The Foundation supports innovative studies conducted by qualified researchers at academic and scientific institutions in Canada and the U.S.
• Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - The Official Journal of the Research Society on Alcoholism and International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism.
• Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies The Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies at the UNC School of Medicine conducts coordinates and promotes basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of alcoholism. The Bowles Center is also the home of an NIAAA Comprehensive Alcohol Research Center grant that funds studies of alcohol pathogenesis as well as education about alcoholism research.
• Brown University - Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies - promotes the identification, prevention and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, publications, education and training.
• Center for Translational Neuroscience of Alcoholism (CTNA) - an NIAAA-funded alcohol research center.
• Datacorp is a multidisciplined organization focusing on social science research and evaluation. We have developed cutting edge technologies in data management, survey solutions, needs assessment, program evaluation and outcome monitoring, strategic consulting, statistical analysis, and social indicator analyses for the substance abuse, mental health, and social services fields. Our research is widely used by states, communities, research institutions, and individuals to facilitate service planning.
• Department of Physiology & Pharmacology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine
• FAS Office of the Centers for Disease Control
• Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center The Ernest Gallo Clinic & Research Center (EGCRC), a part of the Neurology Department of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), studies basic neuroscience and the effects of alcohol on the brain.
• Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit - The Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit is a research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE).
• GeneArrays at Univ of Colorado HSC Your link to microarray resources. The UCHSC Core provides a multitude of microarray services including array production, labeling & hybridization, data analysis, and custom array design. Send us your total RNA, and we'll send you your gene expression data. Both manufactured and commercial array services are available.
• ISBRA: International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism
ISBRA is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, including the following:
• (i) To promote biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena;
• (ii) To disseminate information, empirical data and theories about questions and issues related to biomedical problems resulting from or coincident with alcohol use and abuse;
• (iii) To promote the training and international exchange of scientists and trainees who are studying and researching problems related to alcohol use and abuse;
• (iv) To advise national and international agencies on biomedical problems in, and research on, alcoholism and related biomedical phenomena;
• (v) To promote international cooperation through the organization of scientific meetings, seminars, workshops and clinics; and publication of newsletters, journals, books and other printed matter.
• Missouri Alcoholism Research Center
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
• National Institutes of Health
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• The Society for Prevention Research seek to advance science-based prevention programs and policies through empirical research. The international membership of the organization includes scientists, practitioners, advocates, administrators, and policy makers who are concerned with the prevention of social, physical and mental health problems and the promotion of health, safety, and well-being.
• Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research

2.  Educational Material

• Addiction Search - This site is a gateway to the latest research-based addictions information for researchers, health professionals, health consumers, educators, and students. It offers links to key documents and reports concerning abused substances, special populations, statistics, treatment options, social issues, and harm reduction. It also includes daily news and weekly featured sites and resources.
• Addiction Science Research and Education Center - The University of Texas.
• Alcohol Issues - Alcohol plays a large part in our society. We discuss alcohol abuse, alcohol policy and how you can help for treatment for an alcohol problem.
• Alcohol Medical Scholars Program - The mission of the Alcohol Medical Scholars Program (AMSP) is to promote optimal education in medical schools regarding the identification and care of people with alcohol use disorders and other substance-related problems. Slide copy for lectures developed by the AMSP are available free of charge on the website.
• Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions - contains the source documents and latest developments in treatments for alcoholism and other drug addictions.
• Changing the culture of alcohol use in Australia: Alcohol Info The NSW Government of Australia have recently developed a Website that outlines Government policies on alcohol including the responsible supply and consumption of alcohol; alcohol advertising; and the role of parents, families, industry and the broader community in reducing alcohol abuse.
• College Drinking: Changing the Culture. Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, offers a wealth of information for changing the drinking culture on college campuses to a number of different audiences: campus health administrators, college presidents, community leaders, guidance counselors, media, parents, RAs/peer educators, and students.
• Institute of Alcohol Studies - provides information on alcohol-related issues.
• National Library of Medicine
• Project MAINSTREAM Project MAINSTREAM is a program that was created with the intent to educate health professionals about substance abuse. Although aimed at educators, the project also includes health professionals from a diverse group disciplines, geographical areas, and specialties. The Project MAINSTREAM website contains substance abuse related links, articles, downloadable presentations, and other educational materials as well as information about the project.
• SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence The FASD Center is a federally funded initiative devoted to preventing and addressing FASD.  Our Web site provides resources and information on FASD to expand the knowledge base and promote best practices in prevention and treatment.  We maintain an extensive online database of FASD-related materials such as books, journal articles, and videos.  Additional resources include free downloadable fact sheets and brochures, articles and reports, a community calendar, and an online training and technical assistance request form. 
• Teen drug abuse To educate people about why teens begin using, what they are using, and how those drugs are affecting teens physically, socially, and mentally.
• Virtual Library on Alcohol and Drug Problems

3.  Events and Meetings of Interest

• Campus Safety Month: the official National Campus Safety Awareness Month web site!

4.  Treatment and Advocacy (FYI only, not a RSA endorsement)

• Addiction Technology Transfer Center National Office Building on a rich history, the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network is dedicated to identifying and advancing opportunities for improving addiction treatment. Our vision is to unify science, education and services to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug addiction.
• Addiction Treatment Resources - The Find addiction treatment, rehab and recovery resources for alcoholism, drug abuse and other addictions.
• Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Guide A constantly updated directory with over 2800 resources for alcoholism, addictions, and mental health. Site also features a 10,000 member Message Board Community and Chat.
• DefeatAddiction.Org Building a Public Voice to Advocate Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction.
• Drug Addiction and Detox Services Stepping Stone Center for Recovery is a nationally recognized drug rehab and detox program located in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. It's facility specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, alcoholism and dual diagnosis.
• Drug Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug and alcohol treatment site featuring information, articles and news about substance abuse and other dependency issues.
• Drug Treatment Centers Alcohol Rehab Programs and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Drug addiction treatment, drug rehab and alcohol rehab, and dual diagnosis referral resources for treatment centers, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, and drug addiction recovery.
• Intervention Referral Service Intervention Referral helps friends and loved ones of addicts and alcoholics find addiction interventionists of the highest professional quality throughout the country and internationally.
• The Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation (The Consortium) is an alliance committed to strengthening substance abuse prevention and intervention activities through collaborative research. The Consortium coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.
• The Iowa Practice Improvement Collaborative is one of eleven CSAT funded centers nationwide devoted to bridging the gap between research, policy, and practice in the field of substance abuse. We also invite you to visit the Substance Abuse Web Portal, which includes links to data sets and other internet resources.
• KeepComingBack.com is an interactive place for people in recovery from substance abuse and addiction, and their friends and family members, to share their stories through videos, forums, blogs and chats.
• Online Directory Of Alcohol Rehabs TherapistUnlimited.com is a National directory of centers and counseling services for those seeking help with treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, mental and physical disorders, and more
• Narcotic Treatment Programs Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., owns and operates the largest network of Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTP's) in California. We treat heroin and other drug dependencies on an outpatient basis. Methadone detoxification and maintenance programs are available in all of our facilities as well as medical care, drug and general counseling.
• Paths to Recovery: Changing the Process of Care for Substance Abuse Programs is a $9.5 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation® that will educate the field about patient access and early engagement improvement strategies and fund up to 20 treatment programs to design and implement such strategies.
• Promis Addiction Recovery Clinics: PROMIS has over 20 years experience treating addiction. Addiction related rescources are also available on our website including, online books, and a series of self-help video lectures by Dr. Robert Lefever.
• Transitions Recovery Program: Drug rehabilitation center, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, specializing in drug addiction, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, and eating disorders, in North Miami Beach, Florida.
• Treatment4Addiction.com (T4A) is an online community and informational resource for individuals with a common goal of living a healthy addiction-free lifestyle. Regardless of your situation, Treatment4Addiction is the site you can visit to locate professional help, get advice and encouragement from friends or just to talk to someone willing to listen.
• Twin Town Treatment Center: Twin Town provides Intensive Outpatient Group Therapy for Chemical Dependency in Southern California.

5.  Research grants/awards available

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