Below you will find internet links categorized by topic. The Illinois Higher Education Center has put together this collection of resources for ease of use by Higher Education Professionals. If you would like to make recommendations to add to this list, please email us at ihec@eiu.edu.
Alcohol & Drug Links:
Alcohol Policy Information System:
"The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) provides detailed information on a wide variety of in the United States at both State and Federal levels, as well as policy information regarding the . The information and resources available on this site are geared toward alcohol and cannabis policy researchers and others interested in alcohol and cannabis policy issues."
Alcohol Rehab Guide:
This link provides a list of rehab facilities in and around Illinois.
Alcohol Rehab Help:
"Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide founded in 2020. Our site was created to help those struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. We help individuals understand their addictions and find the best treatment option based on their unique situation and individual needs."
American Addiction Centers:
"Begin your recovery at American Addiction Centers (AAC), the leading provider for addiction treatment nationwide, which specializes in evidence-based treatment and mental healthcare services."
Center of Alcohol Studies:
"The mission of the Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies (CAS) in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology is to: conduct, coordinate, and promote multidisciplinary research on the biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying the causes of alcohol and substance use disorders with an emphasis on traumatic stress and health disparities; provide community engaged research training opportunities for substance use prevention and treatment; and translate and disseminate findings for the public through local, national, and international media outlets."
Dealing with Peer Pressure:
An article by BlueCrest Recovery Center outline different forms of peer pressure (direct, indirect, positive, and negative).
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA):
"The mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the adverse effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan.
NIAAA leads the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by:
Conducting and supporting a portfolio of alcohol-related research in a wide range of scientific areas including neuroscience and behavior, epidemiology and prevention, treatment and recovery, and metabolism and health effects
Coordinating and collaborating with other research institutes and federal programs on alcohol-related issues
Collaborating with international, national, state, and local institutions, organizations, agencies, and programs engaged in alcohol-related work
Translating and disseminating research findings to health care providers, researchers, policymakers, and the public
By supporting a broad range of basic, translational, and clinical research, NIAAA aims to:
Better understand the health effects of alcohol misuse across the lifespan
Reveal the biological and socio-cultural origins of alcohol misuse
Reduce the stigma associated with alcohol problems
Develop evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies that address alcohol-related issues across the lifespan"
NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol:
"The Core Resource on Alcohol provides evidence-based content to help healthcare professionals:
Gain new insights—and earn FREE CME or CE credit—with 14 articles on alcohol and health covering basic principles, clinical impacts, and patient care from screening through recovery.
Overcome barriers to care for patients with alcohol problems—by filling training gaps for providers who are not addiction specialists, including ways to counteract patient stigma."
Partnership to End Addiction:
"The nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, we are a diverse community of researchers, advocates, clinicians, communicators and more."
Public Service Degrees:
This is an article titled "Helping College Students Kick Substance Abuse." It was just updated in January 2024.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
"The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families."
"SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes."
Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS):