CO-OCCURRING COLLABORATIVE SERVING MAINE
Bridging Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Resources
You'll find an extensive list of resources in the following categories, browse down through the list or click on the catergory to go directly there. Please note that all links will open in a new window.
- Resources on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Resources
- Treatment Manuals for Co-Occurring Disorders Resources
- Training Curricula and Training on Co-Occurring Disorders Resources
- Criminal Justice Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Youth Resources
- Anxiety Disorder Resources
- Bipolar Disorder Resources
- Depression Resources
- PTSD Resources
- Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Resources
- Self-Help Resources Resources
- Substance Use Resources Resources
- University Based Online Resources
- Online Discussion Groups Resources
Resources on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
The web site is for an organization founded in 1985 that consists of psychiatrists who work with addiction in their practices, faculty at various academic institutions, non-psychiatrist professionals who are making a contribution to the field of addiction psychiatry, residents and medical students.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.aaap.org
American Association of Community Psychiatrists.
Principles for the Care and Treatment of Persons with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders. 2000b.
Resource Page: http://www.comm.psych.pitt.edu/finds/dualdx.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.comm.psych.pitt.edu
American Psychological Association – Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse.
The central theme running through the research in this division is the use of behavioral principles as they interact with the effects of pharmacological agents and environmental events. Resource Page: http://www.apa.org/about/division/div28.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.apa.org
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network.
This site is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Tennessee Department of Health Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Although the self-help and advocacy services are for Tennessee residents, the site has a comprehensive online bookstore, several full text articles, and the Dual Network Magazine.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/
Dual Diagnosis: Resources for Co-occurring Addiction & Personality Disorders.
This site is maintained by Robert Ekleberry, Jr., MA, and Sharon Ekleberry, LCSW, CSAC, BCD. Bibliography that includes book reviews, links to CSAT TAPS and TIPS, links to NIDA articles on dual diagnosis, full text training manual, The Drug Description Modules include neurotransmitters involved, Pharmacology, Effects, Tolerance, Withdrawal, Detoxification, Abuse & Dependence.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/ddhome.htm
Dual Disorder Study.
Results of the four-year Australian study Coffs Harbour Project: A violence prevention program for substance misusing mentally ill, by Adrian Bradley and Barry Toohey. The study included development and evaluation of a training package for police officers in the management of violent mentally ill offenders, and the evaluation of an experimental treatment intervention targeting dually disordered outpatients to reduce psychiatric relapses and violence. The entire 331-page report is available in Adobe Acrobat format.
Home Page of Resource: http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/bradles/
The National GAINS Center.
The GAINS Center is a locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders who come in contact with the justice system. http://www.gainsctr.com
Integrating Systems of Care: What We Know From ACCESS
Delmar, NY: National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness, 1999.
Resource Page: http://www.nrchmi.com/access/5_99_b.asp
Home Page of Resource: http://www.nrchmi.com
Motivational Interviewing.
This site is maintained by the Mid-Atlantic Technology Transfer Center and has information for clinicians and researchers, full-text material explaining motivational interviewing, and abstracts of empirical work.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.motivationalinterview.org/
National Advisory Council, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (1997).
Improving Services for Individuals at Risk of, or with, Co-Occurring Substance-Related and Mental Health Disorders. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A SAMHSA Conference Report and A National Strategy, 1997.
Resource Page: http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/peppdown.htm
Home Page of Resource: http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors and National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors. (1999).
National Dialogue on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. Washington, DC: National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors.
Resource Page: Click here to go to the web site.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.nasadad.org
New Hampshire Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center.
This is the website of one of the most well respected dual diagnosis research centers. Includes descriptions of ongoing dual diagnosis projects, lists of dual diagnosis publications and books (which can be ordered), and dual diagnosis assessment instruments.
Resource Page: http://www.dartmouth.edu/dms/psychrc
Home Page of Resource: http://www.dartmouth.edu
Sciacca Comprehensive Service Development for Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
The Treatment Improvement Exchange
TIE is a resource sponsored by the Division of State and Community Assistance of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to provide information exchange between CSAT staff and State and local alcohol and substance abuse agencies. The TIE Contract is funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Dual Disorders Special Topics page on the site provides a starting point to jump to a number of important federal and private documents and reports on co-occurring disorders. It hosts a discussion list serve on co-occurring disorders.
Resource Page: http://www.treatment.org/Topics/dual.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.treatment.org
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Report to Congress on Treatment and Prevention of Co-Occurring Disorders. (2002).
A report written to Congress that outlines the scope of the problem, current treatment approaches, best practice models, and prevention efforts on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Resource Page: http://www.samhsa.gov
Home Page of Resource: http://www.samhsa.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Strategies for Developing Treatment Programs for People with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders. (2000).
A report produced by SAMHSA with the National Council for Community Behaviroal Healthcare (NCCBH) and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) to highlight challenges to service delivery and strategies to overcome these challenges and describes core competencies and training approaches.
Resource Page: http://www.nccbh.org/cooccurringreport.pdf
Home Page of Resource: http://www.nccbh.org
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to Top Treatment Manuals for Co-Occurring Disorders
Behavioral Treatment for Substance Abuse in Schizophrenia (BTSAS): A Training Manual for Mental Health Professional.
Authored by Alan Bellack, Melanie Bennett, Jean Gearon, and Melissa Alexander (2000). Developed under a federal grant from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); currently undergoing treatment outcome research. Address requests to: Alan S. Bellack, Ph.D., University of Maryland at Baltimore, 737 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21191; 410-706-0892; email:
E-mail Resource Author for More Info: abellack@umaryland.edu
CSAT TIP #9: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with
Coexisting Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
Resource Page: www.dualdiagnosis.org/library/tip9/tip1.html
Home Page of Resource: www.dualdiagnosis.org
This is a Treatment Improvement Protocol for professionals working with co-occurring disorders. It was developed by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. An additional TIP on co-occurring disorders is in press. Also there are other TIPs that have materials that are useful for treatment and assessment.
Resource Page: www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html
Home Page of Resource: www.samhsa.gov
Florida Department of Corrections Dual Diagnosis Treatment Manuals
As part of a contract funded by the Florida Department of Corrections, the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute developed these group treatment manuals for in-prison dual diagnosis treatment programs. Principal Investigator was Holly A. Hills, Ph.D. Additional authors included : Alexander Rich, Charles O. Matthews, James LeVasseur, Kathy Penner Grace, and Carrie Elk.
E-mail Resource Author for More Info:hills@fmhi.usf.edu
Modified Therapeutic Community for Homeless Mentally
Ill Chemical Abusers Treatment Manual
Resource Page: http://www.danya.com/rrtc/Plenary/plen4ResearchFT.asp
Home Page of Resource: http://www.danya.com
Authored by Stanley Sacks, George DeLeon, Allen Bernhardt, and JoAnn Sacks (1998). Developed under federal grants from Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Available from National Development & Research Institutes, 71 West 22rd St., NY, NY, 10010. Telephone: 212-845-4400.
NIDA
Research Monograph #172: Treatment of Drug-Dependent Individuals With
Comorbid Mental Disorders
Resource Page: Click Here to View Monographs
Home Page of Resource: http://www.drugabuse.gov
Developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov, this site has information on treatment of individuals with specific co-occurring mental and addictive disorders.
Overcoming Addictions: Skills Training for People with Schizophrenia
Authored by L.J. Roberts, A. Shaner, & T.A. Eckman, 1999. Available through Guilford Press. Provides skills training in the areas of craving, relapse prevention, money management, healthy habits. Available through Norton & Co.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.wwnorton.com
Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse
Authored by Lisa M. Najavits (2002). Developed with support from federal grants from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Available from The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. For more information including research publications and training materials focused on this approach, or to order the treatment manual visit:
Home Page of Resource: http://www.seekingsafety.org.
Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder.
Authored by Marsha Linehan, 1993. Provides in session-by-session replicable detail the clinical strategies designed to remediate four specific skills areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion, regulation, and distress tolerance. Available through Guilford Press. Training and related education can found through the Behavioral Technology Transfer Group.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.behavioraltech.com.
Suncoast Practice and Research Collaborative (SPARC): Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Manual
Authors: Kathleen Moore, Charles O. Matthews, W. Michael Hunt, and Laura Pape. Parts of the text were adapted with permission from educational handouts developed by Melinda Fox and Kim Mueser. Copies of the manual and client workbook are available free-of-charge for download at
Resource Page: http://www.fmhi.usf.edu/sparc/statement.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.fmhi.usf.edu
Today I Will Do One Thing: Daily Readings for Awareness and Hope for Those of Us with Addiction and Emotional Illness
Author: James Jennings. Hazelden Information & Educational Services, September 1995 From the Publisher: A meditation book, integrates addiction recovery with the recovery from an emotional or psychiatric illness, develops self-awareness, and nurtures self-acceptance with small, practical steps.
Resource Page: http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/store/meditation/mi_16.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.dualdiagnosis.org
The Living Skills Recovery Workbook
Author: Pat Precin. Butterworth-Heinemann, February 1999. This workbook provides clinicians with the tools necessary to help clients with dual diagnoses acquire basic living skills. Focusing on stress management, time management, activities of daily living, and social skills training, each living skill is taught in relation to how it aids in recovery and relapse prevention for each patient's individual lifestyle and pattern of addiction.
Resource Page: http://www.therapeuticresources.com/substanceprograms.html
Home Page of Resource: http://www.therapeuticresources.com
Trauma Recovery and Empowerment
Developed by Maxine Harris and the Community Connections Trauma Work Group. Community Connections is a non-for-profit agency in Washington, DC. The agency provides clinical services, trauma services, housing, research, training, consultation and education. Information and ordering information available through the web site:
Home Page of Resource: http://www.communityconnectionsdc.org/
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) For Dual Diagnosi
Developed by Mary Ellen Copeland, MS, MA, this is a curriculum that support self management of addictions, physical and emotional symptoms. Information and ordering information available through her web site.
Home Page of Resource: http://www.maryellencopeland.com
Training Curricula and Training on Co-Occurring Disorders
A Collaborative Response: Addressing the Needs of Consumers with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders – Participant Guide.
Addresses the common issues and struggles professionals describe when working with these special needs consumers. The peer-led cross-training is designed for supervisors and practitioners alike. Participants are not required to have any special expertise – each is an equal partner in the learning experience. Participants meet in small groups of 5 to 10 people who bring different life experiences and insights. Each small group has a resource leader. Controversial topics stimulate open and honest communication and provide opportunities for new discoveries.
Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center http://www.mattc.org
Kansas City, Missouri
Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs
Check with your local ATTC. Course offerings vary. http://www.nattc.org For distance training offered by ATTCs and other providers, search for co-occurring disorders at: http://www.nattc.org/addictionEd/index.asp
An Eco-Systemic Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Model: A Training Module
A training module that presents an ecological treatment model for multidiagnosed patients/consumers (and their families) who present with complex medical, addictive, psychiatric, and psychosocial problems. This innovative treatment approach bridges core medical, psychiatric, social work, nursing, and recovery principles as well as beliefs, practice realities, and strategies. The curriculum includes handouts, worksheets, overheads, outlines, and a training manual.
Northeastern States ATTC http://www.ireta.org/attc/
518-442-5702
Annual Conference, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia,
PA. CE Credit for Addictions Counselors, Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Specialists.
Contact: (215) 842-4340. http://www.mcphu.edu/continuing/bhe/behavhc.html
Arizona Integrated Treatment Services Consensus Panel Training.
The program describes the basic problems with the current treatment of individuals with co-occurring disorders and the strategies that have proven to be effective in improving treatment. It also delineates the vision and principles that were used to design an integrated delivery system. The course is an introduction to co-occurring disorders and is meant for all levels of staff. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours. http://www.hs.state.az.us/bhs/aitcp.htm
Arizona Integrated Treatment Consensus Panel: Training Modules
Training Modules: This program aims to provide introductory training for staff new to clinical services. It is also for experienced clinical staff to use as a reference. The training module should be used as a starting point for further study. The end of the module features a collection of journal articles and suggested readings.
The Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services: http://crd.arizona.edu/azpic
Assessment of Substance Related and Mental Health Disorders.
This master’s level course is available for credit online through the University of Iowa. A paper and pencil version is also available. Instructors who want to replicate the course can obtain a syllabus.
Prairielands ATTC http: //www.uiowa.edu/~attc
Behavior Shaping/Management in the Therapeutic Community Setting.
A curriculum package addressing theory, tools and skills in changing behavior for residential and non-residential TC environments. This course can be applied to community treatment environments as well as correctional, mental health, adolescent, and women with children-focused programs. Length equals 36 hours – includes lecture and learning activities.
Pacific Southwest ATTC
858-551-2944
http://www.attc.ucsd.edu
Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England offers online education programs. The “Chemical Dependency” course provides an overview of the connection between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chemical dependency. Both conditions are discussed as to their diagnostic criteria, presenting symptomatology, biological aspects, and predisposing variables.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University
Box G-BH
Providence, RI 02912
(p) 401-444-1808
(f) 401-444-1850
http://caas.brown.edu/
Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine (CCSME)
The Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine advocates for best practices, encourages professional development, and maximizes resources among individuals and organizations that serve people affected by co-occurring issues involving mental health and substance use. CCSME offers training and consultation on co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. http://www.ccsme.org/
Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders in Managed Care Systems: Standards of Care, Practice Guidelines, Workforce Competencies, and Training Curricula.
This report is the result of the collective efforts of a national panel of dual diagnosis experts between October 1996 and February 1998. The panel met to develop national standards, workforce competencies, and training curricula for the treatment of people with co-occurring disorders in managed care systems. Report of the Center for Mental Health Services Managed Care Initiative: Clinical Standards and Workforce Competencies Project. Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Disorders (Dual Diagnosis) Panel. January 1998. http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/aacp/finds/dualdx.html
ZiaLogic- Co-Occurring Disorders Service Enhancement Toolkit
These toolkits can be used to evaluates various levels within service systems as to their comprehensiveness for co-occurring disorders. These toolkits evaluate clinician competencies, program competencies and service system. A web site http://www.zialogic.org
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Manual. A training manual and participant workbook for training clinicians in group work with offenders who have co-occurring disorders.
Suncoast Practice and Research Collaborative, University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute, Tampa, FL
Roger H. Peters, Ph.D.
Department of Mental Health Law and Policy: http://www.mhlp.fmhi.usf.edu/sparc/
Developing a Cross Training Project for Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Criminal Justice Professionals Working with Offenders with Co-Existing Disorders (Substance Abuse/Mental Illness).
This manual is available online. The manual is split up into numerous Web pages because of its length (about 165 printed pages). The first section reviews literature concerning this population; the second section is a guide for setting up a cross-training project; and the third section is a model, 12 session curriculum that can be used for training professionals about this population.
Bert Pepper, M.D., and Edward L. Hendrickson, M.S.
The Information Exchange, Inc.
120 North Main Street
New City, NY 10956
1996
http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/ddhome.htm
Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery
The “Dual Diagnosed” course introduces and/or expands the clinician’s knowledge of specific treatment approaches representing integrated treatment for people suffering with emotional and addictive disorders. It explores key factors in the recovery process, including methods for improving motivation, raising awareness levels, and focusing on skills training.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University
Box G-BH
Providence, RI 02912
(p) 401-444-1808
(f) 401-444-1850
http://www.caas.brown.edu/
Dual Diagnosis Part 1: Concepts and Treatment Issues
A 3-hour course that provides need-to-know information about dual disorders. Specific information focuses on the general treatment needs related to dual disorders as well as pharmacological management issues.
Dual Diagnosis Part 2: The Prevalent Disorders
A 3-hour course that provides detailed information about the more prevalent disorders in the chemically dependent population.
Hanley Hazelden online courses at the Hazelden Distance Learning
Center for Addiction Studies.
http://www.dlcas.com/courselisting.html
DLCAS
P.O. Box 176
Center City, MN 55012-0266
Phone: (800) 328-9000
Dual Diagnosis and the DSM-IV Categories.
Review of diagnostic criteria related to substance abuse and addiction. Compares diagnostic categories for mental and substance abuse disorders. Also provides an introduction to assessment skills and tools.
Pacific Southwest ATTC
858-551-2944
http://www.attc.ucsd.edu
Dual Disorders Recovery Counseling.
Online publication that is not truly a training manual but can be used as such.
Authored by Dennis C. Daley, M.S.W.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Program Director
Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services
University of Pittsburgh
Medical Center
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
http://165.112.78.61/ADAC/ADAC3.html
Louisiana Integrated Treatment Services Curriculum
The curriculum is presented in thirteen 3-hour workshops or as a 15-week graduate-level psychology course at McNeese State University. It is intended for treatment professionals in addictions or mental health and usually presented to both groups at the same time.
For information contact:
Cam L. Melville, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337) 475-5462
Melville@mail.mcneese.edu
Mental Health Specialist Training Course – Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems.
This 1-day course for mental health specialists provides increased understanding of MHS roles and attitudes towards alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD), knowledge about prevention of ATOD problems, and the skills to detect and appropriately refer clients with ATOD problems. Key objectives of the course are to:
- Establish a learning community environment
- Clarify the mental health specialist’s role in the prevention of ATOD
- Describe the history and development of the prevention approach
- Define prevention
- Provide information on addiction
- Demonstrate effective communication skills when discussing primary prevention and early identification strategies
- Develop an action plan
The complete curriculum package is available in print form.
New England ATTC
http://www.caas.brown.edu
Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, MIDAA(R), MICA. MIDAA Service Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrated Treatment, Program Development and Services for Dual Diagnosis.
A guide to program implementation for dual/multiple disorders. Its forms, clinical tools, and staff development criteria provide a foundation for program development and treatment interventions in the substance abuse and mental health treatment settings.
Authored by Kathleen Sciacca, M.A.
299 Riverside Drive, 3E
New York, NY 10025
http://www.users.erols.com/ksciacca/
Muskie Center For Learning
The Center is a collaboration between the University Serving Maine, Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service, Institute for Public Sector Innovation (IPSI) and the Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (BDS). The Center provides education and training programs and hosts an annual Trauma, Substance Abuse and Recovery conference.
MISA Curriculum.
7 modules, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program, University of North Carolina, School of Social Work. Contact: (919) 962-1225
ssw@unc.edu
National Development and Research Institutes (NDRI).
NDRI has a COD Curriculum with 10 modules targeting the generalist. Contact: (646) 638-2497.
http://www.ndri.org
OJP Onsite Training Programs
The “Training on Treating Offenders With Co-Occurring Disorders” program can be tailored to the specific needs of the requesting agency and delivered on site at a location provided by the requesting agency.
http://www.dcjs.org/corrections/rsat/technicalAssistance.cfm?menuLevel=5&mID=9
The Penobscot County Dual Diagnosis Collaborative
The Penobscot County Dual Diagnosis Collaborative is a group of providers, managers and consumers who live and work daily with the challenge of dual disorders. About 7 workshops a year are provided to collaborative members and the interested public on a variety of assessment, treatment and systems topics on the general subject of dual diagnosis. Upcoming programs are listing on the AdCare Educational Institute of Maine web site.
Phase I Dual Diagnosis Group Treatment Manual
Multiple training manuals for Florida’s Department of Corrections personnel who work with offenders diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
Authored by Roger H. Peters, Ph.D.,
And Holly Hills, Ph.D.
University of South Florida
Florida Mental Health InstituteFlorida Department of Corrections
Bureau of Substance Abuse
Program Services
Tallahassee, FL
Pam Denmark, Bureau Chief
(850) 410-4430
PsychScapes Worldwide Workshops and Conference
A large collection of workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals. Website: http://www.psychwatch.com/conference_page.htm
Psychotherapeutic Medications 2003: What Every Counselor Should Know
A companion piece to A Collaborative Response: Addressing the Needs of Consumers with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. This pamphlet is an excellent reference document for clinicians as it contains the following information on psychotherapeutic medications: Generic and Brand Names, Purpose, Usual Dose & Frequency, Emergency Conditions, and Cautions. http://www.nattc.org/resPubs/psychoMeds.html
Substance Abuse Treatment for People with Severe Mental Disorders: A Program Manager’s Guide.
Though not a true training curriculum, this book provides guidance to leaders of mental health, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health systems. The book details guidelines for planning and managing dual disorders programs. It includes a 33 page Executive Summary and a 219 page detailed text with exhibits and appendices.
New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center
Authors: Carolyn Mercer-McFadden, Robert E. Drake, Robin E. Clark, Nicholas Verven, Douglas L. Noordsy, and Thomas S. Fox
Order from: Karen Dunn
New Hampshire-Dartmouth PRC
2 Whipple Place, Suite 202
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-0126
The Basics: A Curriculum for Mental and Substance Use Disorders, Second Edition.
This curriculum is a two volume set (600 pages each) and includes:
- Cross training for mental health and substance abuse practitioners
- Full instructions to trainers and content material
- Worksheets/handout masters
The curriculum can be used with practitioners and clients.
Rhoda McKillup, Author
Spokane, WA
509-258-7314
The Evaluation Center at HSRI Toolkit: Evaluating Substance Abuse in persons withSevere Mental Illness.
The Center offers six programs – all of which are designed to enhance evaluation capacity. SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services. Authors: Kim T. Mueser, Robert E. Drake, Robin E. Clark, Gregory J. McHugo, Carolyn Mercer-McFadden, and Theiman H. Ackerson
The Gains Center technical assistance, curriculum development, customized training.
Offers technical assistance to plan, implement, and operate appropriate, cost-effective programs. The Gains Center develops staff training curricula for States, localities, and criminal justice and provider organizations in the process of developing or implementing co-occurring disorder services for those in the justice system.
The GAINS Center
262 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Phone: (800) 311-GAIN
Fax: (518) 439-7612
e-mail: gains@prainc.com
Treating Alcohol and Other Drug Clients Multi-diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Mental Health Diagnosis
A training manual/curriculum for substance abuse counselors or those training to become substance abuse counselors. The program aims to educate participants on how substance use and abuse affect the outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI), skills for functionally assessing individuals with alcohol and other drug issues and TBI or mental diagnosis, and procedures for intervention and client engagement with this population.
Northeastern States ATTC
518-442-5702
http://www.ireta.org/attc/
Washington State Institute for Mental Health Research and Training
The institute has extensive training materials as well as training videotapes on COD. Contact: (253) 756-2741.
Curriculum for MICAA and CAMI Direct Care Providers: Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Criminal Justice Resource
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
Law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Treasury with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting revenue, and protecting the public. The ATF enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson. Alcohol and Other Drug Information – North American Research and Information Centers. http://www.atf.treas.gov/
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The lead Federal agency responsible for the development of overall Federal drug enforcement strategy, programs, planning, and evaluation. These pages contain information about the DEA’s demand reduction program and current statistics and trends on use of various drugs. http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/
Dual Disorder Study
Results of the four-year Australian study Coffs Harbour Project: A violence prevention program for substance misusing mentally ill, by Adrian Bradley and Barry Toohey. -The study included the evaluation of an experimental treatment intervention targeting dually disordered outpatients to reduce psychiatric relapses and violence. The entire 331-page report is available in Adobe Acrobat http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/bradles/
Mental Health and Treatment of Inmates and Probationers. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1999.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
A federally funded resource offering justice and substance information to support research, policy and program development. http://www.ncjrs.org
The National GAINS Center
The GAINS Center is a locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders who come in contact with the justice system. http://www.gainsctr.com
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
ONDCP, responsible to the President, is authorized to develop and coordinate the policies, goals, and objectives of the Nation’s drug control program for reducing the use of illicit drugs. The 1996 National Drug Control Strategy is available on the web. http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
Suncoast Practice and Research Collaborative (SPARC)
The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of substance abuse treatment services for persons in the justice system by increasing interaction and knowledge exchange among key community based stakeholders, including substance abuse treatment providers, community-based organizations providing support services to substance abusers, researchers, and policy makers, including health plan managers and purchasers of substance abuse treatment.
This site was established to provide access to research and policy publications in the academic literature, news stories on effective treatment, and specialized services for PRC members. http://www.mhlp.fmhi.usf.edu/sparc/
National Institute of Corrections
Corrections-focused library and clearinghouse provides personal research assistance to practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. http://www.nicic.org/
Mental Health Resources
American Association of Community Psychiatrists.
LOCUS—Level of Care Utilization System, Psychiatric and Addiction Services. Adult Version. 2000a. http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/aacp/finds/LOCUS2000.pdf
American Association of Community Psychiatrists.
Principles for the Care and Treatment of Persons with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders. 2000b. http://www.comm..psych.pitt.edu/finds/dualdx.html
American Counseling Association
Website: "The American Counseling Association is an educational, scientific, and professional organization whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of human development throughout the life-span." Home study courses, learning institutes, and on-site training. Provides Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. http://www.counseling.org
American Psychiatric Association
Home study and other approved courses, including some co-occurring disorder specific offerings. Website: http://www.psych.org/
American Psychological Association
Home study and other approved courses, including some co-occurring disorder specific offerings. Website: http://www.apa.org/
DSM-IV Diagnoses and Codes
Virtual En-psych-lopedia by Dr. Bob. An alphabetical listing of diagnoses and diagnostic codes. Straightforward presentation of the DSM-IV listing of mental disorders, either alphabetized by disorder or arranged by a diagnostic code.
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/dsm4a.html
Evidence-Based Practices: Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery
This site is sponsored through funding from Center for Mental Health Services and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and hosts evidence-based practice implementation resources kits on Illness Management & Recovery, Medication Management Approaches in Psychiatry, Assertive Community Treatment, Family Psychoeducation, Supported Employment and Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment. http://www.mentalhealthpractices.org/
Harvard Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project:
Internet Mental Health
A free encyclopedia of mental health information. This site gives us info regarding the common mental disorders, their possible causes and the most common psychiatric drugs. Website: http://www.mentalhealth.com
Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
This site is maintained by the Center for Mental Health Services and provides information for consumers and their families, the general public, policy makers, and providers. KEN distributes materials developed by the Center for Mental Health Services and other agencies. Several training manuals are among the publications offered. Contact KEN at (800) 789-2647 for more information. Links to mental health and substance abuse databases, a wealth of statistical data, as well as an extensive list of publications. http://www.mentalhealth.org/aboutken/
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
Articles, news, and much more. http://www.medscape.com/Home/Topics/psychiatry/psychiatry.html
Medscape Resource Center: Schizophrenia Wellness Center
Information about schizophrenia and its treatment including information on atypical anti-psychotics. Free, but you must register: http://www.medscape.com/mp/rc/schizophrenia
Mental Health Net
The award-winning guide to mental health, psychology, and psychiatry online, sponsored by CMHC Systems. http://www.mentalhelp.net/
Mental Health Source
This site provides information for patients and caregivers, links to other Internet sources, and continuing education courses. http://www.mhsource.com/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
This group is open to persons with mental illnesses, their families, and mental health professionals. Historically, most of their members have been family members and most of NAMI’s activities have been to educate and support families, as well as to advocate for improved services. NAMI has been invaluable for family members affected by mental illnesses. NAMI has been especially effective in lobbying for increased funding and needed legislation. From the site: “The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.” http://www.nami.org
NAMI Maine
Provides information and resources on mental illness, affiliate and support groups, respite care, family to family, and training. In addition, it is a partner in National Institute of Mental Health Constituency Outreach and Education Program and hosts the Maine Rural Health Association’s web site. Web site: http://www.me.nami.org/
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
From the website: “NADD is a not-for-profit (501C3) membership association established for professionals, care providers and families to promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs. NADD is recognized as the world's leading organization in providing educational services, training materials and conferences. NADD has been influential in the development of appropriate community based policies, programs and opportunities in addressing the mental health needs of persons with mental retardation. http://www.thenadd.org/
National Empowerment Center
Provides information on recovery, self help and empowerment. It offers referral, networking, training and public policy advocacy.Web site: http://www.power2u.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This is a government site that provides information about a variety of mental illnesses for the general public, practitioners, and researchers. NIMH provides a variety of manuals and research reports, including texts on anxiety disorders and depression. Contact: (301) 443-4513. Information is provided in English and Spanish. Web site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
National Library of Medicine: PubMed
"PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources." Website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed
National Mental Health Association
From the site: “The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.” http://www.nmha.org
Professional Resources: Mental Health
A catalog of online resources. Website: http://www.mentalhelp.net/prof.htm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s mission is to assure that quality substance abuse and mental health services are available to the people who need them and to ensure that prevention and treatment knowledge is used more effectively in the general health care system. www.samhsa.gov
The Online Recovery Resource Directory
Over 2,300 recovery resources for alcoholism and addiction, dual disorders, mental health, sober living, treatment resources, etc. The site contains links for information, treatment resources, and self help. Links also provided for alcohol detoxification, alcoholism, Cocaine Anonymous, crystal meth referrals, depression, drug addiction, drug testing, dual diagnosis programs, eating disorders, heroin detoxification, inpatient and outpatient hospital programs and rehabilitation centers, marijuana addiction, mental health, message boards, Nar-Anon, online counseling, oxycontin addiction, sober chat rooms, sober housing, and speed addiction. http://www.soberrecovery.com
Youth Resources
Chestnut Health Systems Lighthouse Institute
The Lighthouse Institute, division of Chestnut Health Systems, conducts applied research, program evaluation, training and consultation. They offer support and information on a number of adolescent programs including Cannabis Youth Treatment and on Adolescent Program Support. http://www.chestnut.org/li
State of Hawaii
An article produced by Hawaii Department of Health in 2002 that is a summary of effective interventions for youth with behavioral and emotional needs. http://www.state.hi.us/doh/camhd/reports/ebsrpt-aug2002.pdf
Virginia Commission on Youth
Collection of evidenced-based treatment modalities. http://www.coy.state.va.us/Modalities/contents.htm
California Institute of Mental Health
A report that describes evidence based interventions for treatment for foster children. http://www.cimh.org/downloads/Fostercaremanual.pdf
University of Colorado: The Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Produced by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado Boulder) identified 11 evidence based prevention and intervention on youth violence. http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints
Anxiety Disorders Resources
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Anxiety Disorders Association of America. This site provides treatment referrals, education for the general public, support for research, and an online bookstore. http://www.adaa.org
Anxiety Disorders Education Program
This site is maintained by the National Institute of Mental Health and contains information for the general public and mental health professionals. Information is provided in English and Spanish. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety
Childhood Anxiety Network
From the site: “A professional and practical guide into the world of Childhood Anxiety and related Childhood disorders. Our Goal is to keep you up to date with the newest research and information about: OCD, Panic, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, PTSD, Trichotillomania, Specific Phobia, and conditions that can occur with childhood anxiety - Depression, ADHD, DSI. http://www.childhoodanxietynetwork.org
Bipolar Disorders Resources
Bipolar Significant Others
This site provides support and information for families and friends of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and links to other Internet resources. http://www.bpso.org
Harbor of Refuge Organization, Inc.
This site provides peer-to-peer support for people who are receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, and is not appropriate for those who are untreated. http://www.harbor-of-refuge.org
The Ultimate Source for Information on Bipolar Disorder
This site is maintained by a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder and provides links to information on the disorder. http://www.courtcastle.com/bpd3m/
Depression Resources
Depression. The following three sites provide information on depression, and the opportunity to sign up for email notification of clinical trials of new treatments for depression.
Dr. Ivan’s Depression Central
This site is maintained by Dr. Ivan Goldberg as a clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders, and has a searchable database. http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
Focus on Depression
This site is part of MedicineNet.com, and provides information on depression, medication, and other treatment, and includes full text articles by physicians. http://www.focusondepression.com/Script/Main/hp.asp
HealingWell.com
This site provides articles and news, community bulletin boards and chats, reviews on the newest books on depression, and links to other Internet resources. http://www.healingwell.com/depression
Suite101
This site has full text articles on depression, including a new article every week, and links to other Internet resources. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/depression
Wings of Madness
This site is primarily an online chat and message board community, and also has information on depression with links to other sites on depression. http://www.wingofmadness.com
PTSD Resources
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma organization that provides education, research and prevention through activities such as publication of research journal, newsletter, treatment guidelines, educational materials and hosting conferences. http://www.istss.org
National Center for PTSD
This site has full-text information about PTSD and substance use for clinicians, family members, policy makers, researchers, journalists and attorneys, reviews and descriptions of assessment instruments, and links to other Internet resources. http://www.ncptsd.org/
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
The NRCDV provides support to organizations and individuals working to end violence in the lives of victims and their children through technical assistance, training and information on response to and prevention of domestic violence. http://www.nrcdv.org
Seeking Safety
Provides information on the Seeking Safety PTSD and Substance Abuse Curriculum and includes research publications and training materials focused on this approach. http;//www.seekingsafety.org
Sidran Institute
Provides information, publications, resources, advocacy and education for trauma and dissociation. Publisher of the Risking Connection: A Training Curriculum for Working with Survivors of Childhood Abuse. http://www.sidran.org/
Voices of Women
Offers articles on a wide variety of interesting topics for women, a calendar of events, links to other women-related websites, a Directory of goods and services, and a Marketplace of woman-friendly businesses. http://www.voicesofwomen.org
Resources on Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
The Huxley Institute for Biosocial Research
This site has information on natural treatment for schizophrenia. http://www.schizophrenia.org
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
This site provides information on research and online continuing education credits. http://www.narsad.org/index.html
Schizophrenia.com
This is a non-profit site that provides information, support, educational material, chat rooms, book reviews, and free email updates. http://www.schizophrenia.com
World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders
From the site: “Through education internationally the WFSAD strives to increase understanding and compassion and reduce the fear, stigma, discrimination and abuse that accompany these difficult conditions. The site has many full text pamphlets, a discussion group, and links to other Internet resources. http://www.world-schizophrenia.org
Self Help Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Both AA and NA have open groups that the public can attend.
Alcoholics Anonymous information is available online at http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org and a local meeting schedule at http://www.aatampa-area.org. Narcotics Anonymous information is available at http://www.na.org. One of the resources offered by NA is a page of regional and area links (http://www.na.org/links-toc.htm). These sites provide information about the organizations as well as links to local chapters that post meeting sites and times.
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network
Although the self-help and advocacy services are for Tennessee residents, the site has a comprehensive online bookstore, several full text articles, and the Dual Network Magazine. http://dualdiagnosis.org/
Dual Recovery Anonymous
An important self-help movement is the development of support groups for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Information on one of these support groups, Dual Recovery Anonymous, is available online. http://www.draonline.org
Hamilton, T. Dual Recovery, Self-Help Support (Part One). Nashville, TN: Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network, 2001.
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/library/dual_network/hamilton_fall_01.html
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
This group is open to persons with mental illnesses, their families, and mental health professionals. Historically, most of their members have been family members and most of NAMI’s activities have been to educate and support families, as well as to advocate for improved services. NAMI has been invaluable for family members affected by mental illnesses. NAMI has been especially effective in lobbying for increased funding and needed legislation. http://www.nami.org
NAMI Maine
Provides information and resources on mental illness, affiliate and support groups, respite care, family to family groups and training. In addition, it is a partner in National Institute of Mental Health Constituency Outreach and Education Program and hosts the Maine Rural Health Association’s web site. http://www.me.nami.org/
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
"A consumer-run national technical assistance’s center serving the mental health consumer movement. We help connect individuals to self-help and advocacy resources, and we offer expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for mental health consumers." http://www.mhselfhelp.org
Online AA Recovery Resources. A collection of Alcoholics Anonymous Information.
SMART Recovery
A nationwide, nonprofit organization which offers free support groups to individuals who desire to gain independence from any type of addictive behavior. The organization also offers a free Internet listserv discussion group and publications related to recovery from addictive behavior. http://www.smartrecovery.org
The Online Recovery Resource Directory
Over 2,300 recovery resources for alcoholism and addiction, dual disorders, mental health, sober living, treatment resources, etc. The site contains links for information, treatment resources, and self help. Links also provided for alcohol detoxification, alcoholism, Cocaine Anonymous, crystal meth referrals, depression, drug addiction, drug testing, dual diagnosis programs, eating disorders, heroin detoxification, inpatient and `outpatient hospital programs and rehabilitation centers, marijuana addiction, mental health, message boards, Nar-Anon, online counseling, oxycontin addiction, sober chat rooms, sober housing, and speed addiction. http://www.soberrecovery.com/
Winds of Change
This is a self-help site and has an online support group. http://www.thewindsofchange.org
Women for Sobriety, Inc.
An organization and national self-help program for women alcoholics. http://www.womenforsobriety.org
Substance Use Resources
AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.
A private, non-profit corporation dedicated to increasing awareness, knowledge and skills in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance abuse and other public health issues. Provides training for substance abuse counselors, corrections personnel, nurses, social workers, psychologists, health educators and other allied public health care professionals on a statewide basis in both Massachusetts and Maine. http://www.adcare-educational.org
Addictions Newsletter
From Division 50 (Addictions) of the American Psychological Association. http://www.kumc.edu/addictions_newsletter/
Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario
North America’s largest facility combining research, treatment and community action on substance abuse. www.peele.net/aab/arf.html
Addiction Science Network
This site has the full text version of the book Methods of Assessing the Reinforcing Properties of Abused Drugs, published by Springer-Verlag and edited by M. A. Bozarth. http://www.addictionscience.net
Addiction Technology Transfer Centers National Office (NATTCs) Internet Resources
This site furnishes information and training resources, which will ultimately translate into better care for addicted people. Our vision of “unifying research, education and practice to transform lives” is carried out by 13 regional ATTC’s across the United States and Puerto Rico and by the ATTC National Office. Check with your local ATTC. Course offerings vary. http://www.nattc.org/regCenters.html
For curricula, lectures, videos, and printed training materials available through ATTCs, see: http://www.nattc.org/resPubs.html
For information on distance training offered by ATTCs and other providers, see: http://www.nattc.org/addictionEd/index.asp
American Society of Addiction Medicine
From the website: "The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions." This site has an extensive list of links to other Internet resources in all areas of substance use and treatment. http://www.asam.org/
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
Law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Treasury with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting revenue, and protecting the public. The ATF enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson. Alcohol and Other Drug Information – North American Research and Information Centers. http://www.atf.gov/
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
A non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Centre was created in 1988 under Canada’s Drug Strategy. http://www.ccsa.ca/
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The lead Federal agency responsible for the development of overall Federal drug enforcement strategy, programs, planning, and evaluation. These pages contain information about the DEA’s demand reduction program and current statistics and trends on use of various drugs. http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/
Drugstory
This site is sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and is an informational resource for entertainment writers and journalists. The site has information on different drugs, links to other Internet resources, and a searchable database. http://www.drugstory.org/
Focus Adolescent Services
This site is a clearinghouse of information and resources for substance-using adolescents and their families, and has full text articles, a nationwide directory of adolescent treatment facilities, and online bookstore with book reviews. http://www.focusas.com/
Hazelden Institute
Hazelden offers training opportunities at many different levels and locations.
http://www.hazelden.org
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
U.S. Department of Education resource center to support colleges and universities in sustaining prevention commitments. http://www.edc.org/hec
Join Together Online
Resource center and meeting space, sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Boston University, for communities working to reduce AOD problems. http://www.jointogether.org
Maine Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center
The Information and Resource Center (IRC) houses a collection of books, videos, audiocassettes, and literature which are searchable online. Library materials are available on loan, and pamphlets and handouts are distributed free statewide. Staff will assist with searches for information. http://www.state.me.us/bds/osa/irc
Marin Institute
Devoted to the prevention of alcohol and drug problems, this organization offers news summaries, a newsletter and an industry database. http://www.marininstitute.org
Motherisk
This site provides information for pregnant women and substance use, HIV, other diseases during pregnancy, and environmental risks during pregnancy. The site is searchable and publishes a semiannual newsletter. http://www.motherisk.org
National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Web site includes lists of approved education providers, distance learning opportunities, and post-secondary programs. Home study materials are also available Contact: (800) 548-0497. http://www.naadac.org
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
The world’s largest resource for current information and materials concerning alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems. Contact NCADI at (800) 729-6686 for more information. http://www.health.org
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National voluntary health organization. http://www.ncadd.net
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Highway Safety Programs: Alcohol and Drugs. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
The NIAAA supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The full text of Alcohol Alerts, a quarterly bulletin that disseminates important research findings on a single aspect of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, is available here.
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction. The majority of these advances, which have dramatic implications for how to best prevent and treat addiction, have been supported by NIDA. NIDA supports over 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA-supported science addresses the most fundamental and essential questions about drug abuse, ranging from the molecule to managed care, and from DNA to community outreach research. http://www.nida.nih.gov
The New England Institute of Addiction Studies
In existence for 33 years, it is dedicated to the education of professionals, volunteers, and the general public concerning alcohol and drug prevention and treatment issues. The Institute delivers regional educational events. http://www.neias.org/SATneias.html
Prevline (Prevention Online)
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information includes fact sheets, research news and updates, and a wealth of online resource guides. http://www.health.org
Publications in Series (NCADI)
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Publications Catalog. http//www.store.health.org/catalog
Rand Corporation
Nonprofit institution dedicated to improving public policy through research and analysis. They have conducted many influential studies of alcohol and other drug policies over the years. Some of their recent work is now available online. http://www.rand.org/
Research Institute on Addictions (RIA)
Unit of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) in Buffalo is a national leader in the field of alcohol and other drug studies. Founded in 1970, RIA is one of the oldest and largest institutes of its kind. http://www.ria.buffalo.edu/index.html
Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies
The Center for Alcohol Studies offers two types of programs through its Education and Training Division. Both the School of Alcohol and Drug Studies and the Institute of Alcohol and Drug Studies offer weeklong programs throughout the summer months for interested professionals and laypersons. During the academic year, professionals may choose 1-day courses from the Continuing Professional Education Seminars. Contact the Center’s Education and Training Division at (732) 445-4317 for more information. http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cas2
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s mission is to assure that quality substance abuse and mental health services are available to the people who need them and to ensure that prevention and treatment knowledge is used more effectively in the general health care system. http://www.samhsa.gov
Addiction Web Site of Terence T. Gorski
This site contains a full-text article by Gorski explaining his research-based treatment model, and other material relevant to substance abuse treatment. http://www.tgorski.com
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
ONDCP, responsible to the President, is authorized to develop and coordinate the policies, goals, and objectives of the Nation’s drug control program for reducing the use of illicit drugs. The 1996 National Drug Control Strategy is available on the web. http://whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
The Online Recovery Resource Directory
Over 2,300 recovery resources for alcoholism and addiction, dual disorders, mental health, sober living, treatment resources, etc. The site contains links for information, treatment resources, and self help. Links also provided for alcohol detoxification, alcoholism, Cocaine Anonymous, crystal meth referrals, depression, drug addiction, drug testing, dual diagnosis programs, eating disorders, heroin detoxification, inpatient and outpatient hospital programs and rehabilitation centers, marijuana addiction, mental health, message boards, Nar-Anon, online counseling, oxycontin addiction, sober chat rooms, sober housing, and speed addiction. http://www.soberrecovery.com/
Treatment Improvement Exchange
This site is funded by SAMHSA and contains full-text TIPS and TAPS as well as links to other Internet resources for researchers and clinicians. http://www.treatment.org/
United States Information Agency (USIA)’s Substance Abuse Guide
One of the best drug information resources. It includes many topics of international interest, provides extensive guide to law enforcement issues as well as prevention and treatment topics. http://www.usia.gov/topical/global/drugs/subab.htm
Web of Addictions
Dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. http://www.well.com/user/woa
The Department of Mental Health Law & Policy
The Department of Mental Health Law & Policy (MHLP) conducts research and training on the relationship between the legal and the mental health systems and develops innovative approaches to mental health and related services within the criminal and civil justice systems.
The Department's efforts focus on improving behavioral healthcare services through research and education, placing emphasis on effective interventions for special needs populations, including adults with the most severe and disabling mental illnesses. MHLP is also the host to the Professional Development Center for professionals working in child welfare. Web site: http://ww.mhlp.fmhi.usf.edu/PDCenter.htm
University Based Online Resources
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS)
Brown University established the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies in 1982. The Center’s mission is to promote the identification, prevention and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, publications, education and training. http://www.AMERSA.org
Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research (CEDAR)
This site describes CEDAR’s 20-year family/high risk study of substance abuse, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. http://www.pitt.edu/~/cedar/
Center for Prevention Research
University of Kentucky
Established in October 1987, first such center funded by NIDA. Examines the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors as they relate to the initiation and continuation of drug use and abuse, and to develop and test communication and other intervention strategies for drug abuse prevention. http://www.uky.edu/RGS/PreventionResearch/welcome.html
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
University of Maryland provides multiple topic-oriented bulletin boards, CSAT by FAX, downloads of research papers, drug facts, and more. http://www.cesar.umd.edu/
Cork Institute
The institute supports educational efforts through its online database of substance abuse information, the preparation of curriculum materials, and involvement in curriculum development efforts. The Project Cork Database contains references (with abstracts) to over 13,000 journal articles, books. http://www.dartmouth.edu/dms/cork/
Drug Abuse Research Center (DARC)
University of California, Los Angeles. UCLA research organization that investigates psychosocial and epidemiological issues pertaining to drug use and conducts evaluations of interventions for drug dependence. DARC findings have been useful in developing more effective strategies for dealing with drug-related problems through prevention, treatment, and criminal justice approaches. http://www.medsch.ucla.edu/som/ddo/npi/DARC/
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
Primary target audience is the community of prevention professionals and volunteers, and government officials who are providing and monitoring delivery of ATOD prevention programs to Indiana residents. http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/pubs/newsline/searching.html
University of California, San Francisco
Library and Center for Knowledge Management: Tobacco/Nicotine/Smoking. http://www.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco
Wisconsin Clearinghouse
For more than 20 years, from University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; mission is to help schools, families, and communities to lead healthy, productive lives. http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wch/
Online Discussion Groups: Listservs and Discussion Groups on Co-Occurring Disorders
The following is a selection of listservs and discussion groups dealing specifically with the topic of co-occurring disorders.
Co-Occurring Dialogues
As an expansion of services to the CSAT Treatment Improvement Exchange on the Web (http://www.treatment.org/Topics/DualDialogues.html), the Division of State and Community Assistance has established Co-Occurring Dialogues, a listserv focusing on issues related to dual diagnosis. This discussion list belongs to the field. Membership is open, but the list is moderated, and CSAT reserves the right to remove any member that the agency feels is not interacting in a professional manner. Co-Occurring Dialogues is offered as a means of communication, idea sharing, brainstorming, sharing of exciting publications and opportunities, etc. It is an open vehicle for communication between and among researchers, educators, treatment agencies, the recovery community, treatment providers and all levels of government.
Subscription to the Co-Occurring Dialogues discussion list (dualdx@treatment.org) is free and unrestricted; just send an email to dualdx@treatment.org stating a desire to subscribe.
The Dual Diagnosis Listserv
This listserv is operated by Dr. Kathleen Sciacca, Founding Executive Director of Sciacca Comprehensive Service Development for Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism (MIDAA), located in New York City. The listserv is an extension of the Dual Diagnosis Website (http://www.users.erols.com/ksciacca), and is reserved for persons who are credentialed in the mental health and substance abuse fields and have an interest in the theory, practice, treatment, systemic change, and program implementation for dual/multiple disorders in various combinations. http://users.erols.com/ksciacca/ddl.htm
The Dual Diagnosis Pages: Colleagues List
The Colleagues List is a division of The Dual Diagnosis Pages (http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/ddhome.htm), a general resource Web site for co-occurring addiction and personality disorders. The Colleagues List allows professionals to act as mutually supporting resources. Mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals can post a description of themselves and their qualifications/background so that other practitioners with common interests, issues, or questions might get in touch with each other. http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/colleag.htm
MIDAS: Discussion Group
Midas is a member of the Dual Disorder Web Ring, and offers a Discussion Group through Yahoo.com. Midas is an Australian site provided by the South Western Sydney Area Health Service, but it offers links to programs and resources around the world. There are no special conditions for joining the Discussion Group, and new members are joining all the time. However, the description given on the home page freely acknowledges that the group gets active only from time to time, sometimes slowing down for months. http://www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/areaser/Midas/default.asp
CataList—The Official Catalog of Listserv Lists
CataList, a general resource, is a catalog of more than 55,000 listserv lists. It allows users to browse listserv lists, search by keyword for mailing lists of interest, and obtain information about listserv host Web sites. CataList contains information only about public lists; confidential lists and lists of purely local interest are not in the searchable database. http://www.lsoft.com/lists/listref.html