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Alcohol General Information

Just The Facts Binge Drinking in Adolescents and College Students tri fold
Identifies binge drinking and explores the effects and consequences.

Booze It & Loose It Card
Covers the consequences if you make the decision to drink and drive.

The ABC's of BAC Trifold
A guide to understanding blood alcohol concentration and Alcohol impairment.

Alcohol & Alcoholism Statistics Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines Things You Need to Know about Alcohol & Alcoholism including recent statistics.

Alcohol & BAC Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains the BAC - Blood Alcohol Content.

Alcohol & Health Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explores the effects of alcohol on your health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines:
Tri fold brochure that covers dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Only.

Alcohol Information for Youth

Alcohol Use Among Girls Fact 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Alcohol Treatment and Adolescents Fact Sheet
This fact sheet talks about the unique needs that adolescents have for receiving substance abuse treatment.

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.

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.

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Alcohol General Information
	Just The Facts Binge Drinking in Adolescents and College Students tri fold Identifies binge drinking and explores the effects and consequences.
	Booze It & Loose It Card Covers the consequences if you make the decision to drink and drive.
	The ABC's of BAC Trifold A guide to understanding blood alcohol concentration and Alcohol impairment.
	Alcohol & Alcoholism Statistics Fact Sheet This fact sheet outlines Things You Need to Know about Alcohol & Alcoholism including recent statistics.
	Alcohol & BAC Fact Sheet This fact sheet explains the BAC - Blood Alcohol Content.
	Alcohol & Health Fact Sheet This fact sheet explores the effects of alcohol on your health.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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?
	Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Tri fold brochure that covers dangers of mixing alcohol & prescription drugs
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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 Only.
Alcohol Information for Youth
	Alcohol Use Among Girls Fact 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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	Alcohol Treatment and Adolescents Fact Sheet This fact sheet talks about the unique needs that adolescents have for receiving substance abuse treatment.
	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.
	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.

TAADAS Statewide Clearinghouse Free Literature Downloads

TAADAS Statewide Clearinghouse
Free Literature Downloads