ISSUE GUIDES: Illegal Drugs
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
Advocacy group that works to protect individual rights. Undertakes public interest litigation and educates the public on a broad range of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States.
125 Broad St., 18th Floor
New York, NY 10036
phone: (212) 549-2500
http://www.aclu.org
Research center within the university's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information about the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland, and nationally. Also conducts policy-related research on initiatives to prevent, treat, and control substance abuse.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740
phone: (301) 403-8329
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/
Educates the public about the impact of the drug policy of the United States (and other nations) and the problems of policing.
8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
phone: 301-589-6020
http://www.cjpf.org
Agency in the U.S. Department of Justice assigned to enforce controlled-substances laws and regulations.
700 Army-Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
phone: (202) 307-7363
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/index.htm
A nonprofit organization that works to promote alternatives to the war on drugs, including decriminalization and medical legalization, and an alternative approach to drug policy and treatment that focuses on minimizing the adverse effects of both drug use and drug prohibition.
925 9th Ave
New York, New York 10019
phone: (212) 548-0695
http://www.drugpolicy.org
A branch of the American Prosecutors Research Institute that trains prosecutors to investigate and prosecute drug cases more effectively, evaluate drug control and demand reduction strategies, and develop model drug laws.
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
phone: (703) 549-9222
http://www.ndaa.org/apri/programs/dppp/dppp_home.html
Nonprofit group dedicated to promoting more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems, and to support private and public initiatives that reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, and law enforcement.
1575 Eye Street, NW, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 289-9070
http://www.drugstrategies.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from substance addiction. Provides residential and outpatient treatment, maintains programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and publishes materials on addiction and recovery issues.
PO Box 11
Center City, MN 55012-0011
phone: (612) 257-4010
http://www.hazelden.org
Independent coalition that works to reduce the threat of drug abuse to the business community (both employers and employees). Encourages drug testing and employee assistance programs.
1225 Eye St., NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 842-7400
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org
Nonprofit organization (a program of the Boston University School of Public Health) that supports community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Advocates for treatment instead of incarceration for non-violent alcohol and drug offenders.
580 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
phone: (617) 437-1500
fax: (617) 437-9394
http://www.jointogether.org/
