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Because of funding cuts on a federal level, most of our literature sources have put strict limitations on distribution.  Therefore, some of the items available through the Clearinghouse are available in single copy or limited quantities.  Some of the items are available in an electronic format so that you can print them directly from this form.  Click on the title to download the publication.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these items.  All items may be reproduced as needed.  **Quantities are subject to availability.**  All orders are complete when shipped.   If you didn't receive an item, it was not available.  Please try to order again in 4--6 weeks.

Information for Helping a Friend or Family Member

Download only Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in the Best of Families... And It Hurts  trifold brochure
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serious national public health problem. This brochure discusses this problem in the context of the family and explains that all members are affected.
Faces of Change:  Do I have a problem with alcohol or drugs? booklet
This booklet asks people to assess the role alcohol and drugs play in their lives as they follow the stories of five individuals from different backgrounds who also have a problem with substance abuse. Contains a change plan worksheet and contact information.
Family History of Alcoholism (A) Are You At Risk?
This tri-fold pamphlet answers questions on family history of
alcoholism  If you are among the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, you may have wondered what your family's history of alcoholism means for you. Are problems with alcohol a part of your future? Is your risk for becoming an alcoholic greater than for people who do not have a family history of alcoholism? If so, what can you do to lower your risk?
Family History of Alcoholism (A) Are You At Risk? Spanish Version
This tri-fold pamphlet answers questions on family history of
alcoholism If you are among the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, you may have wondered what your family's history of alcoholism means for you. Are problems with alcohol a part of your future? Is your risk for becoming an alcoholic greater than for people who do not have a family history of alcoholism? If so, what can you do to lower your risk?

Frequently Asked Questions About Preventing Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems  fold out
This fold out is 14 frequently asked questions and their answers about ATOD Prevention.  It is in a very easy to read format that can be useful for anyone from family member, group leader, media, or clinician.

Hope, Help & Healing: A Guide to Helping Someone Who Might Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem booklet/brochure
This brochure is a guide to helping someone who has a drug or alcohol problem. Information is included on what signs to look for, where to start, how to intervene, and how to find hope and help.

Hope, Help & Healing: A Guide to Helping Someone Who Might Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem Spanish Version booklet/brochure
This brochure is a guide to helping someone who has a drug or alcohol problem. Information is included on what signs to look for, where to start, how to intervene, and how to find hope and help.

It Feels So Bad:  It Doesn't Have To  trifold brochure
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.

It's Not Your Fault Brochure
This brochure is intended for teens with alcoholic or drug-dependent parents or caregivers. The brochure aims to reassure them that a parent’s alcohol or drug abuse isn’t their fault, gives them facts about substance abuse and addiction, and provides advice and resources to help them cope
Personal Financial Strategies for the Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers   book
Problem gambling affects thousands of Americans and their loved ones. This handbook, prepared by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), suggests ways to deal with personal financial issues due to gambling. Strategies cover budgeting, paying off debts, and bankruptcy.
You Can Help: A Guide for Caring Adults Working With Young People Experiencing Addiction in the Family    trifold brochure
This guide describes the resources available to help and support children of addiction and the problems such children may be at risk for.
Child Welfare and Substance Use Disorders A Guide to Recovery for Families and Children trifold brochure
This pamphlet describes a substance use disorder, offers clues to look for in order to determine if a family is being affected by a substance use disorder, provides ideas for helping families struggling with a substance use problem, and lists outside resources for finding help.
Older Adults and Substance Use Disorders A Guide to Recovery from Misuse, Dependency or Addiction Problems trifold brochure
With the growing number of older adults misusing alcohol and prescription drugs, this pamphlet attempts to define a substance use disorder, provide signs to look for, and offer resources for finding help.
Overcoming Substance Use and Mental Disorders A Guide to Recovery from Co-Occurring Disorders trifold brochure
This pamphlet explains what co-occurring disorders are, provides symptoms of a co-occurring disorder, and offers resources for finding the right help.
Substance Use Disorders and Disability A Guide to Recovery from Co-Existing Disorders trifold brochure
This simple, easy-to-read pamphlet describes a co-existing disorder, explains the link between having a disability and developing a co-existing disorder, offers advice about what to do if a co-existing disorder is suspected, and provides resources for finding help.
Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace A Guide to Recovery for Employees trifold brochure
This pamphlet describes a substance use disorder, provides clues to determining whether a substance use disorder exists, highlights the laws concerning discriminating against individuals recovering from a substance use disorder, and offers resources for finding help.

Substance Abuse Treatment Information

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Community Solution Drug Abuse Treatment  brochure
This brochure explains what drug abuse treatment is and how it can help the drug abuser, their families, and the community.  It also describes the various treatment options available.  (Inpatient, outpatient, detoxification, assessment, treatment plan, therapeutic activities and services, and aftercare/extended care)

What Every Individual Needs to Know About Methadone Maintenance Treatment  Fact Sheets

This booklet provides an introduction to what everyone should know about methadone. Subjects covered include methadone facts, tips on taking methadone, and an important resource list.
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment  54 pg booklet
Provides research-based information about addiction, drug treatment, and recovery for new patients undergoing treatment for addiction, and for their friends and families. Helps guide new patients in getting the most from their treatment and warns about possible difficulties during treatment and recovery. 
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment  Spanish Version 54 pg booklet
Provides research-based information about addiction, drug treatment, and recovery for new patients undergoing treatment for addiction, and for their friends and families. Helps guide new patients in getting the most from their treatment and warns about possible difficulties during treatment and recovery. 
Quick Guide to Finding Effective Alcohol and/or Drug Addiction Treatment card
This guide instructs family members to consider such things as the setting, length of care, and philosophical approach when finding a treatment program for a loved one. Also presented are 12 questions to consider when selecting a treatment program.
Substance Abuse in Brief - Treating Alcohol Problems fold out 
This issue of Substance Abuse in Brief discusses several aspects of treatment, including identifying problem alcohol use, applying brief interventions, introducing behavioral treatment approaches, and providing supportive services and appropriate treatments.
Substance Abuse in Brief - What You Should Know About Alcohol Problems fold out 
This newsletter edition provides information about what you should know about alcohol problems by addressing the following: what an alcohol problem is, risky drinking, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, factors leading to alcohol dependence, consequences of problem alcohol use, detecting and treating alcohol use problems, raising substance abuse awareness, and National Alcohol Screening Day.
Substance Abuse in Brief - Successful Treatment for Adolescents Multiple Needs Require Diverse & Special Services fold out 
This newsletter discusses factors that put youth at risk to become substance abusers. It also describes the most effective treatments.
Substance Abuse in Brief - There's Proof:  Treatment is Successful fold out 
While a popular mythology of failure was growing out of the on-going fight to keep ahead of this recurring health crisis, clinical research was repeatedly and consistently finding that treatment is effective.
This newsletter edition provides information supporting the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment 
Substance Abuse in Brief - Effective Treatment Saves Money fold out 
This premier issue reports on the advances, benefits, and successes of substance abuse treatment can save money.
What is Substance Abuse Treatment?  A booklet for families booklet
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.
What is Substance Abuse Treatment?  A booklet for families Spanish Version booklet
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.

Recovery Information

Advocacy with Anonymity trifold brochure
Created by a partnership between the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. and Join Together, this free brochure encourages people in recovery to speak out and share their experiences with policy makers, civic groups and other community leaders. The brochure focuses on how to do this without violating anonymity traditions of 12-step groups. Reproduction, sharing and distribution of this brochure is encouraged.
Are You in Recovery From Alcohol or Drug Problems?  Know Your Rights booklet
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.
Community Drug Alert Bulletin: Stress & Substance Abuse foldout
Given the reports of increases in the number of diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder and the well-documented data that have established the connection between increased drug abuse and stress, NIDA has developed a publication called the Stress and Substance Abuse Community Drug Alert Bulletin. This Alert is part of a series that has been developed to ensure that clinicians, researchers, and members of the public have the most reliable and useful information available when they need it.
Helping Yourself Heal A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse booklet 
This guide is for men with substance use disorders who were abused as children. It explains some of the feelings that can surface when someone dependent on alcohol or drugs enters treatment. The guide also defines childhood abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and informs the reader of how to handle childhood abuse issues while in treatment. Additional resources are included.
Helping Yourself Heal A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse Spanish Version booklet 
This guide is for men with substance use disorders who were abused as children. It explains some of the feelings that can surface when someone dependent on alcohol or drugs enters treatment. The guide also defines childhood abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and informs the reader of how to handle childhood abuse issues while in treatment. Additional resources are included.
Helping Yourself Heal A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse booklet 
This brochure accompanies Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child Abuse and Neglect Issues, #36 in the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series. It addresses the feelings women in substance abuse treatment may experience, defines childhood abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and gives suggestions on how to deal with childhood abuse issues while in treatment. A list of additional resources is included.
Helping Yourself Heal A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse Spanish Version booklet 
This brochure accompanies Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child Abuse and Neglect Issues, #36 in the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series. It addresses the feelings women in substance abuse treatment may experience, defines childhood abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and gives suggestions on how to deal with childhood abuse issues while in treatment. A list of additional resources is included.

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