Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. A worldwide fellowship of sober alcoholics whose recovery is based on Twelve Steps. No dues or fees; self-supporting through small voluntary member contributions. Accepts no outside funds; not affiliated with any other organization. 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10115; (212) 870-3400 nationwide, (212) 647-1680 in Manhattan. Website: http://www.aa.org

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters. A free, nonprofit, worldwide organization that supports and provides literature to family members and friends of alcoholics. 1600 Corporate Landing Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617; (800) 344-2666 or (800) 356-9996. Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

Families Anonymous, Inc. A worldwide organization that offers a 12-step, self-help program for families and friends of former, current, or suspected abusers of drugs or alcohol who have related behavioral problems. P.O. Box 3475, Culver City, CA 90231-3475; (800) 736-9805 or (310) 313-5800. Website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org/

Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters. An organization that supports people who have friends or family members with drug problems. 22527 Crenshaw Blvd #200B, Torrance, CA 90505 ; (800) 477-6291. Website: http://nar-anon.org/

Narcotics Anonymous. A 12-step fellowship of recovering addicts. Meetings are free. P.O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409-9099; (818) 773-9999. Website: http://www.wsoinc.com

Toughlove International. A national self-help group for parents, children, and communities that emphasizes cooperation, personal initiative, and action. It publishes newsletters, brochures, and books and holds workshops. P.O. Box 1069, Doylestown, PA 18901; (800) 333-1069. Website: http://www.toughlove.org

Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. The federal government's primary vehicle for preventing drug use and violence among youth. Provides funding and technical support for school-based education and prevention activities. U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-6123. (202) 260-3954. Publications: (877) 433-7827. Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS

African American Family Services (AAFS). A comprehensive resource center with a specific focus on substance abuse within the African-American community. Through AAFS, individuals and organizations may purchase culturally sensitive on-site training packages, books, pamphlets, videos, and pre-assembled journal article packets related to chemical dependency and African-American client populations. Adult and adolescent outpatient treatment services. 2616 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408; (612) 871-7878 or (800) 557-2180. Website: http://www.aafs.net/

American Cancer Society. Offers literature on smoking and referrals to local chapters. 1599 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329; (800) 227-2345. Website: http://www.cancer.org

American Council for Drug Education. Provides information on the effects of drug usage and offers treatment referrals through its hotline. 164 W. 74th St., New York, NY 10023. Information: (800) 488-DRUG and www.acde.org. Referrals: (800) DRUG-HEL(P) and www.drughelp.org. For immediate specific assistance or referral: (800) COC-AINE; (888) MAR-IJUA(NA); (800) HEL-P111; (800) 9HE-ROIN; (800) REL-APSE; (800) CRI-SIS9.

CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (CDC National Prevention Information Network). Treatment referrals. P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003; (800) 458-5231. Website: http://www.cdcnpin.org/

Hazelden Foundation. A foundation that distributes educational materials and self-help literature on quitting alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. P.O. Box 176, Center City, MN 55012-1076; (800) 257-7800. Website: http://www.hazelden.com

Join Together. A national resource that provides publications, information, and linkages between groups and individuals working to prevent, reduce, and treat substance abuse and gun violence in their communities. 441 Stuart St., 7th Fl., Boston, MA 02116; (617) 437-1500. Website: http://www.jointogether.org

Los Ninos Bien Educados. A program that works with Latino parents to assist with the challenges of child rearing in the U.S. 1131 Ventura Blvd., Suite 103, Studio City, CA 91604; (800) 325-CICC.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. An organization that provides information, including literature and referrals on how to overcome alcohol and drug addiction. 12 W. 21st St., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10010; (212) 206-6770 or (800) NCA-CALL. Website: http://www.ncadd.org

National Crime Prevention Council. An organization that works to prevent crime and drug use by providing parents and children with audio-visual materials, reproducible brochures, and other publications. P.O. Box 1, 100 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010; (800) 627-2911. Website: http://www.ncpc.org

National PTA Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Project. With the GTE Corporation, creators of "Common Sense: Strategies for Raising Alcohol and Drug-Free Children," a new area of the National PTA's Children First website (http://www.pta.org). Focuses on learning the facts about alcohol and other drugs, setting clear limits for children, providing positive role models, and building strong bonds within the family and school. Program offers effective, easy-to-use ideas and materials, enjoyable games and activities. 330 North Wabash Ave., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611-3690; (800) 307-4782 or (312) 670-6782. Website: http://www.pta.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA supports more than 85% of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; (301) 443-1124. Website: http://www.nida.nih.gov

Parents and Adolescents Recovering Together Successfully (PARTS). A self-help group that supports families in recovery. 12815 Stebick Court, San Diego, CA 92310-2705; (619) 698-3449.

Parent to Parent. An organization that empowers parents to counter influences of drug culture in their children's lives. 1240 Johnson Ferry Place, Suite F10, Marietta, GA 30068; (800) 487-7743.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. An organization that works with the advertising industry to develop anti-drug public service messages and operates a comprehensive website for parents. 405 Lexington Ave., Suite 1601, New York, NY 10174; (212) 922-1560. Website: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org

SafeHomes. A national organization that encourages parents to sign a contract stipulating that when parties are held in one another's homes they will adhere to a strict no-alcohol/no-drug-use policy. c/o Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, 4255 Harlem Rd., Amherst, NY 14226; (716) 839-1157.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)/National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). A resource that provides a wide variety of federal government agency publications dealing with alcohol and other drug abuse. P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345; (800)SAY-NOTO. Website: http://www.health.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). A division of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services that provides a wide variety of resources and information on science-based prevention strategies and programs. 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II Building, Suite 900, Rockville, MD 20857; (301) 443-0365.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)/Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). A division of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services whose hotline provides counseling referrals and treatment options in your state. NCADI, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345; (800) 662-HELP. Website: http://www.drughelp.org

Youth Power. Formerly "Just Say No" International, a program that now emphasizes youth empowerment, self-esteem and a sense of community through volunteering, tutoring peers, cleaning up the environment, and helping senior citizens. 2000 Franklin St., Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612; (510) 451-6666 or (800) 258-2766. Website: http://www.youthpower.org

African American Parents for Drug Prevention

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse

National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics

National Families in Action

National Hispanic/Latino Community Prevention Network

Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education, Inc. (PRIDE)

Red Ribbon Works (a program of Greenville Family Partnership)

Hawkins, J.D. and others. Preparing for the Drug-Free Years: A Family Activity Book. 1988. Developmental Research and Programs, Box 85746, Seattle, WA 98145. $10.95.

Strasburger M.D., Victor. Getting Your Kids to Say "No" in the '90's When You Said "Yes" in the '60's. 1993. New York: Simon & Schuster. $11.00.

Wilmes, David J. Parenting for Prevention. 1995. The Johnson Institute-QVS, Inc., 7205 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439-2159. $13.95.

Keeping Youth Drug-Free: A Guide for Parents, Grandparents, Elders, Mentors and Other Caregivers. 1996. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA/CSAP. (800) 662-HELP. Free.

Marijuana: Facts Parents Need To Know. National Institute on Drug Abuse, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, NCADI Publication No. PHD712, 1995. Free.

Parents: Getting a Head Start Against Drugs Activity Book. 1993. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA. (800) 662-HELP. Free.

Chapter 1: How This Book will Help You

Bachman, J.G., L. D. Johnston, and P.M. O'Malley. "Smoking Drinking, and Drug Use Among American High School Students: Correlates and Trends, 1975-1979." American Journal of Public Health, vol. 71, 59-69.

Fehr, K. and H. Kalant. "Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on Cerebral Functions: A Review of the Clinical and Experimental Literature." Cannabis and Health Hazards. Proceedings of an ARF/WHO Scientific Meeting on Adverse Health and Behavioral Consequences of Cannabis Use. Fehr, K. and H. Kalant, eds. Toronto: The Addiction Research Foundation, 1981.

Johnston, Lloyd D., Jerald G. Backman, and Partick M. O'Malley. Monitoring the Future. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, 1997.

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. Cigarettes, Alcohol, Marijuana: Gateways to Illicit Drug Use. New York: October 1994. Research based on analysis of National Household Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1991.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know. Washington D.C. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NCADI Publication No. PHD712, 1995.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Parents. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

--- Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Teens. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

Resnick, Ph.D., Michael D., and others. "Protecting Adolescents From Harm: Findings From the National Longitudinal Study on Adolescent Health." JAMA, September 10, 1997.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Office of Applied Studies. National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Rockville: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Office of Applied Studies, 1996.

Chapter 2: Laying the Groundwork

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse III: Teens and Their Parents, Teachers and Principals. New York: September 1997.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Parents. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

---Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Youth. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

Chapter 3: Talking With Your Children Effectively

Johnston, Lloyd D., Jerald G. Bachman, and Patrick M. O'Malley. Monitoring the Future. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, 1997.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Teens. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

Chapter 4: Your Child's Perspective

Horatio Alger Association. The State of Our Nation's Youth: A Study of the Current Attitudes of American Teenagers. Alexandria: Horatio Alger Association, 1996.

Chapter 5: How to Teach Your Child about Drugs

DeWit, Ph.D., David J., David R. Offord, M.D., and Maria Wong, M.Sc. "Patterns of Onset and Cessation of Drug Use Over the Early Part of the Life Course."Health Education & Behavior, vol. 24, December 1997, 744-756.

Johnston, Lloyd D., Jerald G. Bachman, and Patrick M. O'Malley. Monitoring the Future. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, 1997.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Teens. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

--- Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: Youth. New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.

Chapter 6: What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs

Anthenelli, Robert M. and Marc A. Schuckit. "Genetics." Chap. 5 in Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Textbook. 3rd ed. Lowinson, M.D., Joyce H., and others, eds. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Leshner, Alan I. "Addiction is a Brain Disease, and It Matters." Science, vol. 278, 1997.

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. Cigarettes, Alcohol, Marijuana: Gateways to Illicit Drug Use. New York: October 1994. Research based on analysis of National Household Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1991.

Chapter 7: Getting Involved and Staying Involved

Botvin, Ph.D., Gilbert J., and others. "Long-term Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Drug Abuse Prevention Trial in a White Middle Class Population." Journal of the American Medical Association, vol. 273, no. 14, 1995.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Partnership Attitude Tracking Study: New York: Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 1997.