Here you find information and other resources for causes and non-profit organizations concerned with public policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement regarding alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Recommended Resources
The Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is an anti-smoking lobby for bringing or joining in legal actions, serving as an advocate of non-smokers' rights.
http://ash.org/
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
The Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a British health website that seeks to make people aware of the harm caused by tobacco. The website also covers health policy issues such as tobacco harm control, tobacco advertising and the problem of youth smoking. The website also has advice to help you stop smoking.
http://www.ash.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an organization that helps people struggling with the disease of alcohol addiction. The website also provides historical information about the AA and how it has evolved since its creation in 1935. You can also find out how to find an AA meeting.
http://www.aa.org
The American Lung Association lobbies against lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on tobacco control and environmental health.
http://www.lungusa.org/
American Lung Association Action Network
The web site for the American Lung Association Action Network explains ways to get involved in support of clean, safe, air, and healthy lungs; with details about policy change, and campaigns for stronger legislation.
http://lungaction.org/
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights
The Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights organization is lobbying for non-smokers' rights by taking on the Tobacco Industry.
http://www.no-smoke.org/
Americans for Safe Access is a national lobby protecting the rights of medicinal marijuana patients.
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/
ASH, Action on Smoking and Health, is a non-profit organization spearheading legal-action against big tobacco companies and lobbying for better anti-smoking legislation.
http://www.ash.org/
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is lobbying to protect children from exposure to second-hand smoke.
http://tobaccofreekids.org/
Canadian Foundation of Drug Policy
The Canadian Foundation of Drug Policy is a non-profit organization which lobbies for the reform Canada's drug laws and policies.
http://www.cfdp.ca/
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CADCA, the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, is a non-profit organization working to make their community safe, and drug-free.
http://www.cadca.org/
The Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp lobbies for marijuana law reform.
http://www.crrh.org/
DFAF, the Drug Free America Foundation, is a non-profit organization which promotes global anti-drug legalization strategies.
http://www.dfaf.org/
The Drug Policy Alliance lobbies for alternatives to the war on drugs which are realistic.
http://www.drugpolicy.org/
The Drug Reform Coalition Network is lobbying to secure patients rights to medicinal marijuana.
http://www.drcnet.org/
Drug Watch International, with its network of experts and community volunteers, effectively lobby for drug policies based on scientific research.
http://www.drugwatch.org/
Feel Free to Say No is a non-profit organisation which campaigns for a smoke-free European Union; web site provides information in English, French, Spanish, German, etc.
http://www.feel-free.info/
Forces International is a non-profit organization which actively campaigns for personal lifestyle choices, specifically smoking, without government-imposed restrictions.
http://www.forces.org/
Friends of Tobacco lobby for the preservation and restoration of personal freedoms, with respect to personal tobacco consumption.
http://fujipub.com/fot/
Hodac Incorporated is a non-profit organization which addresses issues related to alcohol, tobacco and drugs, as well as those which branch directly from the usage of each.
http://hodac.org/
The International Network of Women Against Tobacco (INWAT) is a non-profit organization which actively addresses the issues of tobacco use among women and young girls.
http://www.inwat.org/
The Lower Eastside Services Inc (LESC) is an organization that helps people get treatment for addiction to pain pills, alcohol and heroin. The organization provides both residential and outpatient services for people struggling with addiction. You can also get mental health services here.
http://www.lesc.org
M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a nationwide organization determined to stop drunk driving and support the victims drunk driving accidents.
http://www.madd.org/
The Marijuana Policy Project lobbies to minimize the harm associated with marijuana, be it by the consumption of marijuana, or the laws which prohibit marijuana usage.
http://www.mpp.org/
Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems
Web site for the non-profit organization which works to increase awareness of alcohol and drug-related problems, as well as advocates legislation that brings responsible controls in the areas of alcohol and other drug misuse.
http://medicolegal.tripod.com/micap.htm
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Research organization that investigates medical marijuana and related subjects, this website is a good place to learn about research currently underway on the possible health benefits of marijuana. You can also access a bibliography of marijuana related publications here.
http://www.maps.org
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (SAMHSA) is an organization that helps society recognize the problem of drug and alcohol abuse. The organization helps people manage the workplace in a drug-free fashion. Published by the US Department of Health and Human Services, this website has reliable health information.
http://www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
In-depth information about the organization and their beliefs. Includes information on the drug highlighting its personal, medical and industrial uses.
http://www.norml.org
No Smoking! is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing or joining in legal actions concerning tobacco companies and legislation against smoking.
http://no-smoking.org/
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws lobbies for the repeal of marijuana prohibition, and to ensure responsible use of cannabis.
http://www.norml.org/
Not To Kids! is a non-profit organization promoting Ontario provincial legislation - the Tobacco Control Act - specifically, not selling Tobacco products to anyone the legal age.
http://www.nottokids.ca/
NoTobacco.org is an anti-smoking web site geared towards youth and teens; complete with cancer information and statistics, as well as ways to break the habit.
http://www.notobacco.org/
Office of National Drug Control Policy
The Office of National Drug Control Policy, a department of the White House, is concerned with monitoring and eliminating illegal drugs use. The site has information on drug policy and enforcement of drug laws. You can also find out about drug addiction treatment here.
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
The OMA (Ontario Medical Association) outlines the medical facts and explains the province's policy position on secondhand smoke in this white paper.
http://www.oma.org/phealth/2ndsmoke.htm/
Project Smokeout is a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing tobacco industry activity in the state of Texas and around the world.
http://www.projectsmokeout.org/
Proposed US Federal Tobacco Legislation
Web site features information about proposed tobacco legislation, and a summary of bills pertaining to tobacco sales and tobacco advertisements on the internet.
http://www.techlawjournal.com/cong106/tobacco/
Protecting Non-Smokers From Secondhand Smoke
Web site features a fact sheet about protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke, produced by Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights; complete with citations to research documents.
http://www.no-smoke.org/htmlpage.php?id=17
Release is a non-profit organization which provides a range of services to meet the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users.
http://www.release.org.uk/
Smoke Free Jacksonville is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing tobacco use and educating the public about effects of tobacco in Jacksonville, Florida.
http://www.tobaccofreejacksonville.org/
Web site for the non-profit organization details its fight for smoke-free work environments by campaigning for legislation at the city, state, and national levels.
http://www.smokefree.net/
An online forum advocating smokers rights to smoke and fight smoking bans.
http://www.smokinglobby.com/
Smoking Lobby for Smokers Rights and Smoking Bans
Web site for the Smoking Lobby which actively campaigns for smokers' rights, as well as campaigns against partial or full smoking bans.
http://www.smokinglobby.com/
Provides current and accurate information about legal and illegal drugs, trends in drug use, links to extensive reports, and answers to many popular questions. Current photographs of drugs seized off the street are also featured at the site.
http://www.streetdrugs.org/
Students Against Destructive Decisions
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is an organization for students who protest against drunk diving. The organization is also active in getting anti-drunk driving legislation. You can also find out how to organize a chapter of SADD. You can also find details on SADD's annual conference.
http://www.sadd.org
Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
SAPRP, the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program, is a non-profit organization which provides information about current substance abuse policy research.
http://www.saprp.org/
Taking On Tobacco is a non-profit organization providing support to, and strengthening international tobacco control activities worldwide.
http://www.takingontobacco.org/
Tobacco Company Lobbyist Spending
Web site details the expenditures by the tobacco industry for lobbying at the state and national levels in the United States of America.
http://www.opensecrets.org/lobbyists/indusclient.asp?code=A02
Web site details the Tobacco Free Initiative by the World Health Organization, and its efforts against use of tobacco around the world.
http://www.who.int/tobacco/en/
Tobacco Free U is a non-profit organization which works on college campuses to prevent starting, promote quitting, prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, and to help create tobacco-free campuses.
http://www.tobaccofreeu.org/
TobaccoWeek provides information about those on both sides of the Tobacco Lobby currently engaged in policy development and implementation.
http://www.tobaccoweek.com/
