Substance Abuse and Its Effects

Substance Abuse

We realize that there are hundreds of things to learn about raising a family and developing healthy habits. WIC has expertise in several areas of nutrition and health. But we realize there are many questions that we are not trained to answer. For this reason WIC is also a referral agency.

Below you will find other websites and community resources that can help you in learning all you want to take care of your family. If these resources do not meet your needs, feel free to Ask a Dietitian and we will respond to your questions.

Links About Substance Abuse and Its Effects

Alcohol and Drug Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/index.htm

National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/Tobacco.html

U.S. National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute,
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessation

Drug Abuse and Addiction
Drug Addiction
http://www.drug-addiction.com/index.htm

Helpguide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm

Drug Abuse Information for Parents and Teachers
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/parent-teacher.html

Inhalants Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://inhalants.drugabuse.gov/

Marijuana
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html

Methamphetamine
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
http://www.drugfree.org/Files/Meth_Fact_Sheets