Marilyn Kuzsma
CMDP 101 Effects of Alcohol & Other Drugs
There are many resources through the library and the Internet to do your research on alcohol, drugs, and other substance abuse. Here are just a few suggestions:
Books: 
Most of the books on Psychology are in the BF section of the library. The books on Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Abuse are in the R section.
Do a subject search using the CCBC Library Catalog to find books on your topic. Use the index or table of contents in the books to narrow your search. (Hint- Start with a subject search on your topic,ex: cocaine. If you can't find anything on your topic, try a keyword search ex: alcohol and teenagers.)
Books and Reference Material:
Reference books that are on drugs, alcohol and substance abuse.
Encyclopedia Of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior REF. HV5804 .E53 2001
The complete drug reference : United States Pharmacopeia REF. RS51 .U65 1998
Essential Guide To Psychiatric Drugs REF. RM315 .G67 1997
The Essential guide to prescription drugs. REF. RM300 .E85 V.1999
The encyclopedia of drug abuse REF. HV5804 .E94 1992
Focus on Addictions: A Reference Handbook REF. 564.3 .P67 1992
Library in a Book: Drug Abuse REF. HV5825 .H46 2005
Physicians' desk reference. REF.RM300 .P49 2004
Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Textbook REF. RC564 .S826 1992
Reference books in Mental Health and Psychiatry:
DSM-IV REF RC455.2 .C4 D54 1994
Mental Health Disorders Ref RC454.4.M458 2000
Psychiatric Dictionary. - REF. RC437 .H5 1996
Encyclopedia Of Mental Health - REF. RA790.5 .E53 1998 V.1-3
The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science Ref. BF31 .C67 2001
The Encyclopedia Of Psychiatry, Psychology, And Psychoanalysis - REF. RC437 .E49 1996
A Dictionary Of Mind And Body : Therapies, Techniques, And Ideas In Alternative Medicine, The Healing / REF. R733 .W377 1995
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Ref. RC 440.V536 2004
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Magazine, Journals, & Newspapers:
Difference between magazines and journals:
They're not all Magazines - difference between Magazine and Journals from CCBC Libraries
Guilford Technical Community College: What's the Difference Between Journals and Magazines?
Virginia Commonwealth University: What is a Scholarly Journal?
Auraria Library, University of Denver Journal vs Magazine
Purdue University What's the Difference? Journals and Magazines
Use the Periodical Databases to find focused articles on your thesis.
Go to the List of All Databases by Subject .
The best databases for Psychology & Clinical Psycho Drugs:
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Use the Psychology Databases to find articles on psycho related drugs
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Use the Health Databases to find related artices in medical and nursing journals on drugs and medication.
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In the EbscoHost databases such as: Academic Search Premier, PsychArticles and PsychInfo for psychology & general journal articles - To Find journals only click on the advanced search and click on Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals for each database.
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EBSCO also has a few health databases that would have information on drugs. They are Health Source Nursing, and CINAHL Plus.
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In the Proquest databases such as: Psychology Journals, Nursing Journals, and Research Library; there is a tab to see scholarly articles only.
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Use the Science Databases such as the following for information from science journals and magazines.
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Science Direct database includes medical information in academic journals.
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Access Science has encyclopedia science articles on addictive disorders and psychiatry.
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SocINDEX with Full text Some full text articles on sociology research including topics in addiction, social work, and more.
In Electronic Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers by Title & Subject you can read some full text articles in journals by the title of the journal.
Research Tips :
Research Log - Keep a diary of your research terms and tools.
How to Do Research - helpful link on research
How to Write a Research Paper - From OCLC Hot Topics - June 5, 2002
Plagiarism - What is plagiarism and links on how to avoid it.
Citing Sources -Make sure you use the correct citation for your research material. You will be using APA format.
Use the APA Guideline for citing your resources such as:
Towson State University- APA Style Basic Rules
University of Wisconsin-Madison - APA in text, APA in reference, APA Formatting
Brigham Young University - APA Reference Style
Web Resources:
Use Evaluative Web Guides, such as Librarian's Internet Index and Subject Directories to find web sites on your topic.
Use Search Engines , such as Google or Meta Search Engines, such as Clusty to focus your search for web sites in your field.
To get better results connect your terms with the Boolean term "and" (ex: addiction and treatment,) or put quotes around a phrase (ex:"substance abuse ".)
See Performing Precise Searches on web searching.
Evaluate: Evaluate your material for its relevance and authenticity. See evaluation criteria for web sites.
Suggested Web Sites:
Government & General Information on Substance Abuse:
NIDA National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDAHome.html
Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction. The majority of these advances, which have dramatic implications for how to best prevent and treat addiction, have been supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Prevline Prevention Online - http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Information from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information: Publications https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov Provides online pamphlets, posters, video files, educational resources, and statistical information for teachers, caregivers, teens, healthcare providers, community leaders, journalists, and researchers. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
MedlinePlus: Prescription Drug Abuse http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prescriptiondrugabuse.html
Links to publications about prescription drug abuse and addiction. Includes general materials, resources on specific prescription drug types (such as pain relievers, diet pills, and stimulants), and publications about prescription drug abuse by teenagers and young adults. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ "Includes more than 11,000 addiction treatment programs, including residential treatment centers, outpatient treatment programs, and hospital inpatient programs for drug addiction and alcoholism."
NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/ The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created this site in consultation with teens to offer "science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions." The site features facts about selected drugs, FAQs, personal stories, games, and materials for teachers and parents. Designed for children from 11-15 years of age.
Mental Help Net http://mentalhelp.net/ Includes topic on Alcohol & Substance Abuse Comprehensive guide to mental health online. Covers information on disorders; such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, substance abuse, and other addictions. (Has some annoying pop ups.)
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) URL: http://www.casacolumbia.org Use the publication tab to find useful reports.Some cost for reports or can download one free copy.
CASA is a "national organization, which brings together ... all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat abuse of all substances -- alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, performance enhancing drugs." It features articles and opinion pieces written by CASA members, and reports on subjects such as abuse of prescription drugs, non medical marijuana use...
Drug Information
Drug Descriptions http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm Created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, this site provides information about the effects, use, and abuse of individual drugs, including cocaine, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy), methamphetamine, steroids, and others. It also includes statistics on illicit drug use in the United States.
Heroin: Abuse and Addiction http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Heroin/Heroin.html
Answers to commonly asked questions about heroin from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/methamph/methamph.html
Answers to commonly asked questions about methamphetamine (also known as speed). Includes discussion of how "crystal meth" usage has led to increased HIV and hepatitis B and C transmission among gay men. Also available in Spanish. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Prescription/prescription.html
"The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has developed this publication to answer questions about the consequences of abusing commonly prescribed medications." Discusses research on how certain medications affect the brain and body as well as treatment options, commonly abused prescription drugs, opioids (pain relievers), depressants, stimulants, trends, and prevention. Also available in Spanish. NIDA is a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
OxyContin: Questions and Answers http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/oxycontin/
Information on the medicine that contains "oxycodone, a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine." Topics include the appropriate types of pain for using the drug, interactions with other drugs, and concerns regarding addiction. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Marijuana Myths & Facts: The Truth Behind 10 Popular Misconceptions http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/marijuana_myths_facts/
Information from the U.S. government about marijuana use. Topics include "Myth #2: Marijuana is not addictive," "Myth #5: Marijuana is used to treat cancer and other diseases," and "Myth #9: There's not much parents can do to stop their kids from experimenting with marijuana." Also includes a glossary and a bibliography. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Methamphetamine http://www.thebody.com/sfaf/crystal_meth.html
Fact sheet about methamphetamine, a stimulant also known as "crystal," "speed," "meth," and "Tina." Discusses short- and long-term effects of methamphetamine use, physical signs that someone is using meth, issues related to withdrawal and addiction, sex and meth, and the association between crystal meth and viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Content produced by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Organizations
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) http://www.ca.org/
CA "is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction." The nonprofit support group provides its Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (akin to Alcoholics Anonymous), an addiction self-test, and an A-Z telephone listing by states plus Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. In English and French.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)http://www.na.org/
This association of recovering drug addicts offers links to NA groups around the world, an international list of helplines, and its services, including meetings for correctional facilities' inmates. NA adapted the "Steps" and "Traditions" of Alcoholics Anonymous for its mission. Newsletters and other portions of the site are variously available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swedish. .
Marijuana Anonymous World Services http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
A fellowship of men and women whose "primary purpose is to stay free of marijuana and to help the marijuana addict who still suffers achieve the same freedom." See Basics for an adaptation of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions originally founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. Includes a FAQ , Literature , and contact information for about ten local chapters. Most of the site is also available in Spanish.
Nicotine Anonymous http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
"NICA is a fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives." The nonprofit group describes nicotine addiction and provides a questionnaire to identify its symptoms. The "Twelve Steps" and the "Twelve Traditions" (adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous) and other NicA publications are readable online in six languages. Meeting locations are searchable by state and over two dozen countries.
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