Resources
Links to Websites
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Friends Drive Sober
http://www.friendsdrivesober.org/
The site contains information on impaired driving problems and describes steps students can take to prevent it. It also includes a Friends Drive Sober discussion board and BAC calculator.
Minnesota Institute of Public Health
http://www.miph.org/
Provides an Alcohol Concentration Worksheet and guidelines for making low-risk decisions about the use and non-use of alcohol. If you would like to buy the booklet Alcohol: Choices and Guidelines for College Students, call 800-782-1878.
Drinking and Driving
MADD
http://www.madd.org/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a national education and advocacy organization to stop drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. The site provides information about nationwide state underage drinking and driving laws
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
This state website provides a free brochure that summarizes the Minnesota laws regarding underage drinking. Download a free copy of What’s the Big Deal?
www.dps.state.mn.us/ots/resource_catalog/images/Whats_Big_D_fullbroch.pdf
Dangerous Drinking
College Drinking: Changing the Culture
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
This national website sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism speaks to a variety of audiences about college drinking.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
www.niaaa.nih.gov/Publications/PamphletsBrochuresPosters/English/
NIAAA provides free and low cost literature in many forms and has resources on alcohol misuse and addictions. Literature can be ordered online or by mail.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
This clearinghouse provides literature on alcohol and drug use accessible by phone, web, or mail. Trained information specialists available to answer your questions 24 hours a day.
Toll-free: 1-800-729-6686
Hablamos español: 1-877-767-8432
TDD: 1-800-487-4889 for deaf and hearing-impaired callers.
Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood
Author: Karen Zailckas
Published by Penguin Books, 2005
From earliest experimentation, to habitual excess, to full-blown abuse, 24-year-old shares her experience of exploring how binge drinking becomes routine, how it becomes "the usual”. Available at local bookstores and online booksellers.
Wellness Alliance: Alcohol & Other Drug Education Program
http://www.uwc.edu/aode/noflash.html
This site provides information about drugs, alcohol and general health. It also contains an alcohol and drug education discussion board where college students can openly discuss topics with their peers.
Women’s Health Risks
American Social Health Association
Online STI information at: http://www.ashaSTI.org/learn/learn_overview.cfm
Provides online and print information about sexually transmitted infections. Check out the website information about how to use a male or female condom and how to talk with your partner about condoms and safer sex.
Birth Control: Contraceptive Resource Center
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/resources/contraceptionresources/
This Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) resource center provides information to educate the public about contraception. Look for lists of contraceptive methods and links to brochures, journals and an online interactive tool to help you determine which birth control method to use.
Centers for Disease Control: Sexually Transmitted Infection
http://www.cdc.gov/std/
This federal website provides general information fact sheets about STI symptoms and treatment.
Centers for Disease Control: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/fasask.htm
Provides information and fact sheets about prenatal exposure to alcohol and a range of disorders, known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
4College Women: Health Our Way
http://4collegewomen.org
Brandeis University college students have developed this site. It provides a portal to numerous health information resources. Specific areas of focus include: general health and prevention, tobacco, alcohol and substance abuse, reproductive health and emotional and mental health.
National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.womenshealth.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) provides reliable and current information resources for numerous topics related to women’s health.
Phone: 800-994-9662 or 888-220-5446 (TDD) Monday through Friday (9:00 am to 6:00 pm, eastern time)
Planned Parenthood
http://www.ppmns.org/site/pp.asp?c=gwKTJaN0JyF&b=260351
This website contains information on variety of reproductive health issues including sexual health and sexually transmitted infections.
SmarterSex.org
http://www.smartersex.org/index.asp
This is a sexual health web site for college students. Topics include smart and safe sex, HIV and AIDS, STIs and date rape.
How to Help a Drinker
Alcohol Screening.org
http://www.alcoholscreening.org/learnMore/someclose.asp
A free, online service that helps individuals assess their own or a loved one’s alcohol use. Users receive scientific feedback on their drinking patterns. The site provides information, referral to services, guidelines and tips for lower-risk drinking.
Al-Anon
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Al-Anon is a national resource for others who care about individuals with chemical health issues. Referral and access to local support is provided. Phone: 888-4AL-ANON
Families/Friends of Alcoholics Support Group
http://www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org
This local resource is designed for families and friends of individuals with alcohol abuse and addiction issues.
Phone: 952-920-3961
InterveneNow.org
http://www.drugfree.org/Intervention/
This site is a confidential way to get help and information about addictions. Provides information about recognizing an alcohol or drug problem and how to help someone who may have a problem.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Find the right treatment program with this searchable nationwide directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.
Women for Sobriety
http://www.womenforsobriety.org
Women for Sobriety provide support for women wishing to address drinking issues. Visit the online message board and chat room.
Contact: Mary Nuebel
Phone:: 651-224-0328 or 651-647-5249
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
http://www.mentalhealthmn.org
This organization helps individuals problem-solve a situation or find services on a one-to-one basis. Its website offers links to local social service programs, counseling, crisis lines and support groups.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) leads national efforts to improve prevention and mental health treatment services for all Americans with mental health problems, their families and communities.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
This comprehensive resource that contains detailed information on diagnosis, psychiatric medications, Internet resources and reprints from the Harvard Mental Health Letter.
Mentalhelp.net
http://www.Mentalhelp.net/
Designed and maintained by clinical psychologists, this site is dedicated to educating the public about mental health, wellness and family and relationship issues. It contains news, articles, reviewed links, interactive tests, book reviews, self-help resources, therapist and videos.
Rape, Abuse and Other Violence
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
This site is a comprehensive collection and distribution center for resources related to sexual violence.
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
http://www.rainn.org/
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. In addition to a search option for finding counseling centers in your area, this website also contains information about what to do if you or a friend is sexually assaulted.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/
VAWOR is a Minnesota collaborative project at the University of Minnesota and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This site provides materials on domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
