Addictions

The use of substances or activities harmful by nature or in harmful quantities.

Sub-headings:

Alcohol

Illegal Drugs

Nicotine

Prescription Drugs

Process

Addictions to certain behavioral processes, i.e. series of events or relationships that together form a process. These include co-dependency, workaholism, sex addiction, eating, and gambling.

Resources in this category:

The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
http://www.schwabfoundation.org/

The website of this grant giving body contains a number of publications and reports around the areas of homelessness, substance abuse, and learning disabilities among k-12 children.

National Association for Addiction Professionals
http://naadac.org/

Founded in 1972, NAADAC is a "professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment." These counselors "are working to create healthier families and communities through prevention, intervention and quality treatment." The site includes information on advocacy, certification, clinical practice, publications, and grants. There is a section of job announcements for counselor positions.

Substance Abuse Librarians & Information Specialists
http://salis.org/

An "international association of individuals and organizations with special interests in the exchange and dissemination of alcohol,tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) information." The Web site includes information on membership, products and services, conferences, and activities.