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Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) - Electronic guide to information on adolescent issues.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Promotes mentally healthy children, adolescents and families through research, training, advocacy, prevention, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, peer support and collaboration. Healthcare

American Academy of Family Physicians - AAFP Web site, Familydoctor.org, gives background information on substance abuse and tips for recognizing the signs of drug and alcohol use.

American Academy of Pediatrics - Resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

American Council for Drug Education - Provide science-based substance abuse prevention literature and educational services.

American Psychiatric Association - Clinical and policy information for professionals. The Public Information area on their Web site offers free topical pamphlets on a variety of drug and alcohol abuse issues.

American Psychological Association - Clinical and policy information for professionals. The Public Publications area on their Web site offers free topical pamphlets on a variety of drug and alcohol issues.

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - Educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addiction.

Healthfinder.gov - Drug-digest, medical dictionary, health database and advice for parents on drug abuse.

KidsHealth and TeensHealth - KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens and parents each with its own design, age-appropriate content and tone.

National Mental Health Association - Fact sheets on mental health and substance abuse.

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