Alcohol
General
Information
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The Facts Binge Drinking in Adolescents and College Students
tri fold
Identifies binge drinking and explores the effects and consequences.
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Booze
It & Loose It Card
Covers
the consequences if you make the decision to drink and drive.
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The
ABC's
of BAC Trifold
A guide to understanding blood alcohol concentration and Alcohol
impairment.
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Alcohol
& Alcoholism Statistics
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines Things You Need to Know about Alcohol &
Alcoholism including recent statistics.
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Alcohol
& BAC
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains the BAC - Blood Alcohol Content.
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Alcohol
& Health
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explores the effects of alcohol on your health.
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Alcohol What You
Don’t know Can Harm You 8
pg booklet
Even in small quantities, alcohol can impair a person's ability to drive
and it may interact negatively with prescription and over-the-counter
medications. Alcohol use may also lead to interpersonal conflicts, birth
defects, and long-term health problems. This booklet defines a "drink"
and explains some of the harmful consequences of moderate drinking.
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Alcohol What You
Don’t know Can Harm You (Spanish Version)
8 pg booklet
Even in small quantities, alcohol can impair a person's ability to drive
and it may interact negatively with prescription and over-the-counter
medications. Alcohol use may also lead to interpersonal conflicts, birth
defects, and long-term health problems. This booklet defines a "drink"
and explains some of the harmful consequences of moderate drinking.
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Alcohol:
A Women's Health Issue booklet
With any health issue, accurate information is key. There are times
and ways to drink that are safer than others. Every woman is
different. No amount of drinking is 100 percent safe, 100 percent of
the time, for every woman. With this in mind, it’s important to know
how alcohol can affect a woman’s health and safety. This booklet is
the result of a collaboration between two components of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH): the Office of Research on Women’s
Health, Office of the Director, and the National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism. NIH is the lead Federal agency for biomedical
research.
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Alcohol:
A Women's Health Issue Spanish Version booklet
With any health issue, accurate information is key. There are times
and ways to drink that are safer than others. Every woman is
different. No amount of drinking is 100 percent safe, 100 percent of
the time, for every woman. With this in mind, it’s important to know
how alcohol can affect a woman’s health and safety. This booklet is
the result of a collaboration between two components of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH): the Office of Research on Women’s
Health, Office of the Director, and the National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism. NIH is the lead Federal agency for biomedical
research.
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Alcoholism:
Getting the Facts Booklet
For many people, the facts about alcoholism
are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from
alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related
to his or her drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA) has prepared this booklet to help individuals and
families answer these and other common questions about alcohol problems.
The following information explains both alcoholism and alcohol abuse,
the symptoms of each, when and where to seek help, treatment choices,
and additional helpful resources.
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Alcoholism:
Getting the Facts (SPANISH) Booklet
For many people, the facts about alcoholism
are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from
alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related
to his or her drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA) has prepared this booklet to help individuals and
families answer these and other common questions about alcohol problems.
The following information explains both alcoholism and alcohol abuse,
the symptoms of each, when and where to seek help, treatment choices,
and additional helpful resources.
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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?
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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?
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Harmful
Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines :
Tri fold brochure
that covers dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs
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Harmful
Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines : Spanish Version
Tri fold brochure
that covers dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs
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.
Alcohol
Information for Older Adults
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Age
Page - Alcohol Use And Abuse tri fold brochure
Contains
information on Physical effects of alcohol; Mixing drugs; Who becomes
a problem drinker?; How to recognize a drinking problem; Getting help;
Resources.
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Age
Page - Alcohol Use And Abuse Spanish Version tri fold brochure
Contains
information on Physical effects of alcohol; Mixing drugs; Who becomes
a problem drinker?; How to recognize a drinking problem; Getting help;
Resources.
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As
You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol 7 pg
brochure
This brochure informs older Americans about how their bodies respond
differently to alcohol and medications. It identifies signals that may
indicate an alcohol or medication-related problem, and encourages them
to talk to someone they trust. In addition it recommends preventive
steps seniors can take, and advises them to share information about
their medications and any previous health conditions with their
physicians. It was created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among
Older Adults.
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As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Spanish Version brochure
This brochure informs older Americans about how their bodies respond
differently to alcohol and medications. It identifies signals that
may indicate an alcohol or medication-related problem, and encourages
them to talk to someone they trust. In addition it recommends preventive
steps seniors can take, and advises them to share information about
their medications and any previous health conditions with their physicians.
It was created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among Older Adults.
Alcohol
Information for Parents & Caregivers
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How does Alcohol Affect the World
of a Child? Fold out
brochure
A statistical brochure for any audience.
Distills the most current research findings about early alcohol
use and its effects.
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How does Alcohol Affect the World
of a Child? (Spanish Version) Fold
out brochure
A statistical brochure for any audience.
Distills the most current research findings about early alcohol
use and its effects.
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Keep
Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action
17 pg booklet
This booklet describes three basic strategies for preventing alcohol
use by children ages 9-15 and ways these strategies can be applied in
the home, the school, and the community. It has been
designed as a starting point for parents, teachers, health
professionals, law enforcement personnel, alcohol retailers, policy
makers, and others who want to take action against early alcohol use.
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Keep
Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action
17 pg booklet Spanish Version
This booklet describes three basic strategies for preventing alcohol
use by children ages 9-15 and ways these strategies can be applied in
the home, the school, and the community. It has been
designed as a starting point for parents, teachers, health
professionals, law enforcement personnel, alcohol retailers, policy
makers, and others who want to take action against early alcohol use.
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Make a Difference - Talk to Your
Child About Alcohol Booklet
A booklet containing information to help parents discuss alcohol issues
with young people ages 10-14.
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Make a Difference - Talk to Your
Child About Alcohol (Spanish
Version) Booklet
A booklet containing information to help parents discuss alcohol issues
with young people ages 10-14.
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The
Role of Parents in Preventing and Addressing Underage Drinking
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet talks about the role of parents in preventing underage
drinking. There are tips on parenting skills, a discussion of social
influences, and family structures
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Underage Drinking Prevention
Action Guide
and Planner 61 pg book
This Action Guide is intended to help communities create programs to
prevent the tragedies that underage drinking can cause. This Action
Guide is designed to: Provide community organizers with ideas and
suggestions for accomplishable underage drinking prevention activities
that target communities, businesses, social events, media, parents, and
youth. Provide community organizers with ways to coordinate prevention
efforts with government agencies, local groups, and other grassroots
organizations. Provide factual information about the issues involved in
the underage use of alcohol that can be disseminated through your prevention activities and help inform
your audiences. This item Single Copy
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Alcohol
Information for Youth
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Alcohol
Use Among Girls
F act
Sheet
According to SAMHSA’s National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA),
male and female rates of alcohol use among 12- to 17-year-olds were
similar in the early 1990’s for the first time.1 Girls are beginning
to drink at younger ages than ever before. In the 1960’s, 7 percent
of new female users of alcohol were ages 10 to 14, but by the early
1990’s, that figure had risen to 31 percent.
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Binge
Drinking in Adolescents and College Students
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet discusses the prevalence of binge drinking.
Topics covered include: Alcohol Poisoning, College drinking.
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Consequences
of Underage Alcohol Use Fact
Sheet
This fact sheet talks about the health implications
and social risks of underage drinking, such as depression, academic
performance, drunk driving, and crime.
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Tips
for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol Tri
fold brochure
This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about
substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term
effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to tell
if someone is using. Series includes AIDS, Alcohol, Club
Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco
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Youth and Underage Drinking: An Overview
Fact Sheet
Young people begin to take risks and experiment as they transition
from childhood to adulthood. Without support and guidance, some
young people may engage in behaviors that place them and others
at risk including using alcohol.
Alcohol
Information for Clinicians
Acamprosate:
A New Medication for Alcohol Use Disorders CSAT Advisory fact
sheet
This report profiles acamprosate, a new medication for alcohol use
disorders. Facts about acamprosate cover what it is, how it works,
how it compares to other medications, what its side effects may be,
and how treatment providers can incorporate it into their programs.
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Alcohol
Treatment and Adolescents Fact Sheet This fact sheet talks
about the unique needs that adolescents have for receiving substance
abuse treatment.
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Alcohol
Use Among Older Adults: Pocket Screening Instruments for Health Care
and Social Service Providers - Pocket Guide
This pocket screener helps health care and social service providers
(1) identify signs of possible alcohol problems among older adults,
(2) intervene to help reduce alcohol consumption, and (3) assist in
obtaining evaluation and treatment for alcohol problems for older
adults. It also includes a card containing two questionnaires that
users can administer to see if clients need to be referred for a complete
evaluation regarding their alcohol use. It was created to accompany
TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among Older Adults.
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Prevention
Programs That Work Fact Sheet
This SAMHSA Fact Sheet Provides a summary of Highlights
of alcohol prevention findings from SAMHSA/CSAP national cross-site
evaluations and grantee evaluations.