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Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS). The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) is an online resource that provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels. It features compilations and analyses of alcohol-related statutes and regulations. Designed primarily as a tool for researchers, APIS simplifies the process of ascertaining the state of the law for studies on the effects and effectiveness of alcohol-related policies. Topics include alcoholic beverage control; taxation and pricing; transportation, crime and public safety; health care services and financing; alcohol and pregnancy; underage drinking. The Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) Program.. The National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) program collected data about drug using, drug and alcohol dependency and treatment, and drug market participation among recently booked arrestees (within 48 hours) in 40 communities around the United States. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Guide to Grants / FY10 Edition. This 78p. grant-writing manual provides information on where to find, how to write and submit BJA grant applications. The first edition of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grants Manual is a resource for state, local, and tribal government agencies and private, non-profit, and faith-based and community organizations interested in applying for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 grant funds. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program. Formerly the Drug Courts Program Office. Provides financial and technical assistance to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to develop and implement treatment drug courts that effectively integrate substance abuse treatment, mandatory drug testing, sanctions and incentives, and transitional services in a judicially supervised court setting with jurisdiction over nonviolent, substance-abusing offenders. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program. The purpose of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program is to reduce crimes associated with the distribution and use of alcohol and controlled substances in tribal communities. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Prescription monitoring programs (PMP) in States help prevent and detect the diversion and abuse of pharmaceutical controlled substances, particularly at the retail level where no other automated information collection system exists. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Statistics on Drugs and Crime. A summary of the latest statistics about drug-related crimes, law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the United States. Caucus on International Narcotics Control of the U.S. Senate. The Caucus was created to monitor and encourage the U.S. government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking, and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties, including eradication. Charles E. Grassley (R-IA), Chairman; Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE), Co-Chairman. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is the U.S. federal agency responsible for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services. CSAP provides leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use, the onset of illegal drug use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). CSAT was created to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. CSAT's initiatives and programs are based on research findings and the general consensus of experts in the addiction field that, for most individuals, treatment and recovery work best in a community-based, coordinated system of comprehensive services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC is the leading public health agency of the US federal govermnent. CDC priorities are: health promotion and prevention of disease, injury, and disability; and, preparedness in protecting communities from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats. A Closer Look At State Prescription Monitoring Programs - Drug Enforcement Administration. CMHS National GAINS Center; Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA. The CMHS National GAINS Center has operated since 1995 as a national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system. The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with the justice system. The Center emphasizes the provision of consultation and technical assistance to help communities achieve integrated systems of mental health and substance abuse services for individuals in contact with the justice system. DAWN (Drug Abuse Warning Network). Surveillance system that monitors drug-related emergency department visits and deaths in the U.S. (unit of SAMHSA). Department of Education (DOE). Ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence Department of Education. Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving quality and excellence of programs and activities that are designed to reduce drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and violence in schools. Department of Labor. Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace.. A U.S. Department of Labor initiative that raises awareness about the impact drugs and alcohol have on the workplace and provides information on how to establish drug-free workplace programs that protect worker safety and health. Drug Courts in the Spotlight. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) website on Drug Courts. Includes information and links to facts, legislation, grants, publications and programs, and training. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Drug Information Fact Sheets. Quick facts and news about illegal drugs and drugs that are abused in the U.S., such as OxyContin, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, LSD, steroids, methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, and club drugs. Drug Enforcement Administration Speaks Out Against Legalization. Drugs and Gangs: Fast Facts. A fact-sheet from the National Drug Intelligence Center, published in Jan. 2005, which answers questions such as: - What is the relation between drugs and gangs? - What is the extent of gang operation and crime in the United States? - What are the dangers associated with gang activity? - What are some signs that young people may be involved in gang activity? Gangs Toolkit (U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services [COPS]). The COPS Gangs Toolkit consists of resources for law enforcement officials, educators, and parents to address specific types of crimes committed by gangs, including illicit drugs. History of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). National Center for Health Statistics (CDC). Collects U.S. data from birth and death records, medical records, interview surveys, and through direct physical exams and laboratory testing to document the health status of the population, providing important surveillance information that helps identify and address critical health problems. National Center for Health Statistics. Fast Stats - Alcohol Use. Brief statistics and links to other statistical sources. National Center for Health Statistics. Fast Stats - Illegal Drug Use. Statistics and links. National Center for Health Statistics. Fast Stats - Smoking. Statistics and links on smoking National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. the mission of the NCIPC is to prevent injuries and violence, and reduce their consequences. Topics include Home and recreational safety, Injury response, Motor vehicle safety, Traumatic brain injury, and Violence prevention. Data and statistics, research and funding, resource links and state programs are included. National Comorbidity Survey Replication Study (NCSR). The study intends to uncover trends in mental health prevalence, impairment, and service use; it also evaluated mental health treatment. National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Drugs and Crime. Administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. Includes fact sheets, statistics, publications, programs, funding on drugs and crime. National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). A component of the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Publishes National and State Drug Threat Assessment reports. It is the principal center for strategic domestic counterdrug intelligence. National Hepatitis C Program. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes links to hepatitis C Clinical management, VA Policies and notification, Guidelines, Clinical summaries, In-depth, Provider education and training, Clinician tools, Q & A forum, Case studies, Journal articles, Patient education and Related resources. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Impaired Driving Division.. The Impaired Driving Division of the NHTSA develops partnerships to cooperatively save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related health care and economic costs resulting from impaired driving (alcohol and other drugs). National Institute of Justice (NIJ). NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and is dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). National Institutes of Health (NIH). Federal focal point for medical research in the U.S.; comprised of 27 Institutes and Centers; one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes NIAAA and NIDA. NIDA Women and Gender Differences Research Group (WGRG). NIDA's Women & Gender Differences Research Group promotes the conduct and dissemination of research on women's health and gender differences. Membership of the WGRG includes representation from each branch of NIDA's program divisions as well as representation from all of NIDA's Offices. The Group conducts a mini-program at annual meetings of CPDD. NIH RePORTER (NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool). RePORTER provides reports, data and analyses of NIH research activities. This database is useful for the public to find information on NIH research programs, returning extensive results on scientific topics. RePORTER provides a description of the research award (abstract) and NIH funding for each project, publications and patents that have resulted from NIH-funded research, and links to PubMed Central, PubMed, and the US Patent & Trademark Office Patent Full Text and Image Database for more detailed information on research results. The database also includes FAQs, categorical spending reports, and a glossary. Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Substance abuse and crime.. Through the programs developed and funded by its bureaus and offices, OJP works to form partnerships among federal, state, and local government officials to control drug abuse and trafficking, and reduce and prevent crime and violence. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). A component of the Executive Office of the President which establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program in an effort to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences. Produces the National Drug Control Strategy report annually; establishes a budget and guidelines for cooperation among Federal, State and local entities. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) State Profile - Washington State. Overview of drug use statistics and drug prevention efforts in the state of Washington. Public Health Seattle and King County, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention. Includes links to the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (AODP) program, drug abuse trends in King Co., harm reduction, meth lab clean-up, and tobacco prevention program. Reports on Underage Drinking, Office of Applied Studies, SAMHSA. Links to statistical reports and highlights of underage drinking from the NSDUH Reports, DAWN Reports, and DASIS Reports. Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) Program.. The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program, or RSAT, was created to help states and units of local governments develop, implement, and improve residential substance abuse treatment programs in state and local correctional and detention facilities. It also helps them create and maintain community-based aftercare services for probationers and parolees. RSAT grants are awarded to all 50 states. SAMHSA Financing Center of Excellence. The Financing COE website features information about health care financing with a special focus on mental health and substance abuse (M/SU). Using blog-style posts, the SAMHSA Financing COE website offers original COE content as well as news, reports, briefs, scholarly article citations, legislation, and data sets regarding the financing of M/SU treatment and prevention. Visitors to this website will also be able to access SAMHSA’s Weekly Financing News Pulse, a new product containing information about national, state, and local behavioral health financing news, including upcoming hearings on Capital Hill. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). An agency of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), separate and distinct from the National Institutes of Health, whose activities include discretionary grant programs and communications initiatives that cover co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, criminal justice, children and families, aging, substance abuse treatment capacity, strategic prevention framework for substance abuse, mental health system transformation, homelessness, disaster readiness and response, seclusion and restraint, and HIV/AIDS. Pamela Hyde, Administrator (2009-) U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum. Women, Girls and Substance Abuse. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsors the Women, Girls and Substance Abuse Web page. This resource includes statistics about substance use among women and girls, a description of ONDCP initiatives and a recent outreach effort, statistics, links to articles, treatment, international efforts, and frequently asked questions in various subject areas.