Links and Resources

The Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse has a wealth of printed information to give to the people of Washington State about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Clearinghouse has fact sheets and brochures and a video lending library. The majority of these materials are free of charge.

Go to their Web site to see their online catalog.

Requests can be made by:

• Telephone at 206-725-9696 in the Seattle area
• Telephone at 1-800-662-9111 toll-free within Washington State
• E-mail at clearinghouse@adhl.org
• Fax at 206-760-0589

The Clearinghouse is open for visitors Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6355 5th Place South in Seattle.

Faces and Voices of Recovery

Faces and Voices of Recovery is an organization committed to changing public perceptions of recovery, promoting effective public policy, and demonstrating that recovery is working for millions of people.

Use this link for more information: http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/about

FOCUS Newsletter

The State Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) provides a newsletter several times each year with news and information for those who provide prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare of substance abuse.

Current and past newsletters are available through this link: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dasa/focus/focusarchive.shtml

Join Together

Join Together is a leading provider of information to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention and treatment.

Use this link for more information: http://www.jointogether.org

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

An annual event each September promotes the message that recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction is possible and treatment works.

It brings together people in recovery as well as family and others who support those in recovery through local community events for throughout the month. See this link for more information including local events planning: http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2008/

Spotlight On Recovery

Spotlight On Recovery is a grassroots alliance that works to remove the stigma associated with alcohol and drug addiction. Spotlight On Recovery promotes the dignity of people in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction through awareness, education and advocacy.

To find out more go to  http://spotlightonrecovery.adhl.org/index.html