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Youth
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Women
People Living with HIV/AIDS
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals
Patients with Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug-Involved Juvenile and Adults Offenders
Other Specific Populations

	National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/ A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Adolescent Treatment Programs Reduce Drug Abuse, Produce Other Improvements (April 2002) NIDA-supported researchers have found that longer stays in these treatment programs can effectively decrease drug and alcohol use and criminal activity as well as improve school performance and psychological adjustment.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Treatment of Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders (1999) Examines the effectiveness of various treatment methods and components that meet the specific treatment needs of substance-using adolescents.
	American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) http://www.aap.org/ AAP dedicates its efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Improving Substance Abuse Prevention, Assessment and Treatment Financing For Children and Adolescents (October 2001) A policy statement for consideration by Congress about financing substance abuse treatment for youth.
Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse (July 2000) Addresses the challenge of evaluating and managing the various stages of substance use by children and adolescents in the context of pediatric practice.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Non-Medical Marijuana II: Rite of Passage or Russian Roulette? (April 2004) Reports new findings about youth marijuana use, the potency of today’s marijuana and the growing numbers of teens in treatment with a primary marijuana dependency diagnosis. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	Marijuana Use is Pushing Teens into Treatment – Los Angeles Times Some teens are using highly potent types of marijuana and ending up in the ER or rehab programs. This detailed analysis shows why it’s a different drug than just a generation ago.
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	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/ Provides the latest national data on substance abuse, drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and the nation's substance treatment system.
Women in Substance Abuse Treatment (August 2001) Discusses the prevalence and characteristics of women seeking substance abuse treatment.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (1998) Recommends practices for identifying, screening and assessing, and treating alcohol and prescription drug abuse among older adults.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Under the Rug: Substance Abuse and the Mature Woman (June 1998) A report on substance abuse and addiction among women age 60 and older. Discusses the cost and benefits of treatment and barriers to intervention. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	Odyssey House http://www.odysseyhouseinc.org/default.html A treatment facility that serves a wide range of people struggling with substance abuse problems, including adolescents, senior citizens, parents and mentally ill individuals.
Eldercare Program The only residential TC program for senior citizens, Odyssey House provides treatment specially designed for substance/alcohol abusers 55 years of age and older.
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	National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/ A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Treatment Methods for Women Outlines the special needs of and related issues surrounding women seeking treatment for substance abuse.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Benefits of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women Highlights 50 demonstration programs serving pregnant and parenting women.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Pregnant, Substance-Using Women Reviews state-of-the-art scientific and clinical knowledge on effective treatment practices and care for pregnant addicts.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/ Provides the latest national data on substance abuse, drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and the nation's substance treatment system.
Pregnant Women in Substance Abuse Treatment (May 2002) A brief report on the characteristics of pregnant women who have entered treatment.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
CASAWORKS for Families: A Promising Approach to Welfare Reform and Substance-Abusing Women (June 2001) Provides information about the CASAWORKS program, which helps substance-abusing welfare parents recover, get jobs, and become responsible parents. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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People Living with HIV/AIDS

	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Treatment for HIV-Infected Alcohol and Other Drug Abusers (1995) Provides recommendations and guidelines for quality care for substance abusers in treatment who are infected with HIV.
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals

	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals Provides statistical and demographic information, prevalence data, case examples and suggested interventions, treatment guidelines and approaches, and organizational policies and procedures. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals http://www.nalgap.org/resources.html Highlights treatment resources for LGBT individuals.
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Patients with Co-Occurring Disorders

	National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/ A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Treatment of Drug-Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders Discusses treatment for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Coexisting Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (1994) Recommendations for treating patients with dual disorders by professionals with active clinical involvement in the treatment of patients with dual disorders.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/ Provides the latest national data on substance abuse, drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and the nation's substance treatment system.
Serious Mental Illness and Its Co-Occurrence with Substance Use Disorders, 2002 (June 2004) Presents information on the prevalence and treatment of serious mental illness and their association with substance use and co-occurring substance use disorders. Results are examined by demographic, socioeconomic, substance use, and substance dependence or abuse characteristics.
Facilities Offering Special Programs for Dually Diagnosed Clients (May 2002) Provides information on facilities that treat dually diagnosed patients.
	The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) http://www.nami.org/ A nonprofit organization that acts as a source for information on all aspects of mental illness.
Dual Diagnosis: Adolescents With Co-Occurring Brain Disorders and Substance Use Disorders Discusses treatment methods for youth with co-occurring disorders.
Integrated Treatment and Blended Funding for Co-Occurring Mental and Addictive Disorders Discusses the importance of integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
	The New York State Office of Mental Health http://www.omh.state.ny.us Operates psychiatric centers across the state, and regulates, certifies and oversees programs operated by both local governments and nonprofit agencies. The programs include various inpatient and outpatient programs, emergency, community support, residential and family care programs.
National Dialogue on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders A New York State Office of Mental Health report from the National Dialogue on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders, which was held June 16-17, 1998, on devising better and more appropriate treatment for dually diagnosed patients.
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Drug-Involved Juvenile and Adults Offenders

	Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ Establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the nation's drug control program.
Drug Treatment in the Criminal Justice System (March 2001) An overview of information on drug involved offenders under correctional supervision and their treatment needs. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Combining Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment With Diversion for Juveniles in the Justice System (1995) Outlines a strategy for diverting youth with substance abuse problems from further immersion into the juvenile justice system by placing them in drug treatment.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/ Provides the latest national data on substance abuse, drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and the nation's substance treatment system.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Juvenile Correctional Facilities (May 2002) Examines the availability and characteristics of substance abuse treatment in juvenile correctional facilities.
Substance Abuse Treatment in Adult and Juvenile Correctional Facilities (April 2002) A survey of correctional facilities providing on-site substance abuse treatment.
	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Presents data concerning prisoners' use of alcohol and illegal drugs and the substance abuse treatment they received while incarcerated. Also reports the types of treatment and other substance abuse programs available in prisons.
	U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons http://www.bop.gov Responsible for assuring that prisons and community-based facilities are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure. Also provides work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the Federal Bureau of Prisons: Report to Congress (1999) Describes drug treatment opportunities for inmates in the Bureau, and data on the number of inmates in drug programs. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Other Specific Populations

	Department of Health and Human Services http://aspe.hhs.gov/ Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation conducts research and evaluation studies, develops policy analyses, and estimates the cost and benefits of policy alternatives under consideration by the Department of Congress.
Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground Discusses substance abuse treatment and recovery for parents and its relationship to ending child maltreatment.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention http://prevention.samhsa.gov/ CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (1998) Explains special issues related to treating people with coexisting disabilities - how to screen for coexisting disabilities and adapt substance use screening. Also examines treatment planning and counseling.
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