UCONN Teen Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program

Researchers at the UCONN Health Center in Farmington, CT are currently enrolling participants for The Adolescent Alcohol Treatment Outcome (AAATOM) study. Adolescents (ages 13-18) concerned about their alcohol use are invited to participate in 10 weekly therapy sessions including alcohol and drug testing, and the collection of other information (DNA sample and EEG brain wave recording) for examining predictors of treatment outcome. There will be no fee for participants and free transportation is available for participants living within 45 minutes of the Health Center. For more information, call Amy at (860) 679.6089.

Alcohol Cost Calculator for Kids

A simple, online tool that does the number crunching necessary to make data from the National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health more meaningful at the local level. Allows child, health and safety advocates estimate how many young people living within their own communities need treatment for serious alcohol problems. Click here to try it out.

Al-Anon/Alateen

Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend, support for friends and families. Visit www.al-anon.alateen.org for more information.

Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free

National campaign to prevent alcohol use by children 9-15, spearheaded by 32 Governors’ spouses and three emeritus spouses. Provides current research, statistics and breaking news pertaining to alcohol use by children, as well as State-specific information. Offers a wide array of resources to parents, community leaders, researchers, extensive links to underage drinking prevention resources. Available in English and Spanish  at www.alcoholfreechildren.org.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)

A national, nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. Advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies.  On-line at www.nacoa.net.