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Arizona Child Support

Arizona Child Support Guidelines
Access the Arizona Child Support Guidelines adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court for actions filed after April 30,2001.

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Recovery Links

Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Twelve Step program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes who meet to find freedom from the past and ways to improve today.

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.

Alcohólicos Anónimos (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous' outreach and support for speakers of Spanish. An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem; it is a nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, self-help group open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Founded by NCADD, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research gives readers direct access to the most significant work now being done concerning the nature and management of alcoholism.

The Alliance Project
A broad cross-section of organizations sharing common concerns about the devastating diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and the dramatic lack of proper public response to this growing health crisis.

American Council for Drug Education
Substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.

American Society of Addiction Medicine
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF)
Agency that enforces the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products. Part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University
Promotes the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, education, training and policy advocacy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people; promotes health through strong partnerships; serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities.

Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
A nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages.

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
CSAP, under the auspices of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco use and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances.

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
A University of Maryland research center which collects, analyzes and disseminates information on the nature and extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally. Conducts policy-relevant research on specific initiatives to prevent, treat, and control substance abuse.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
CSAT, under the auspices of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is Congressionally mandated to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems.

Cocaine Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction; the primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Premier membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make its community safe, healthy and drug-free -- one community at a time.

Drug Strategies
Promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives.

Dual Recovery Anonymous
An independent, twelve-step, self-help organization for people with a dual diagnosis of chemical dependence and an emotional or psychiatric illness. Addresses how both illnesses affect all areas of life.

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
Largest and oldest professional association for persons in the employee assistance program field, representing more than 7,000 individuals and organizations with an interest in employee assistance in 107 chapters around the globe.

Entertainment Industries Council (EIC)
Founded by leaders in the entertainment industry to provide information, awareness and understanding of major public health and social issues among the entertainment industry and to audiences at large. EIC addresses issues including addictions to alcohol, legal and illegal substances and nicotine.

Facing Alcohol Concerns through Education (FACE Initiative)
A national nonprofit organization that focuses specifically on alcohol issues; conducts work in media development, training, and national advocacy.

Hazelden Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. Provides residential and outpatient treatment for adults and young people, programs for families affected by chemical dependency and training for a variety of professionals. Also the premier publisher of information on this subject and related areas.

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Provides support to all institutions of higher education in their efforts to address alcohol and other drug problems. Receives funding from by the U.S. Department of Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

International Council on Alcohol and Addiction
A nonprofit organization which brings together many national bodies and a wide range of professionals in different disciplines who exchange knowledge, ideas, advice, guidance, expertise and research, facilitated by its conferences and other activities in the field of dependencies.

Intervention Resource Center
A site for friends and families of those who abuse alcohol and other drugs.

Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons And Significant Others
A voluntary mutual-help group for Jews in recovery from alcohol and other chemical abuse. Through JACS, recovering Jews and their families connect with one another, explore their Jewish roots and discover resources within Judaism to enhance their recovery.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Largest United States foundation devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans; concentrates grant-making in three areas: assuring that all Americans have access to basic health care; improving care and support for people with chronic health conditions; and promoting health and disease prevention by reducing the harm caused by substance abuse.

Join Together
A national resource for communities fighting substance abuse and gun violence. A project of the Boston University School of Public Health.

Legal Action Center
The only law and policy organization in the United States that fights discrimination against people with histories of addiction, AIDS and criminal records; advocates for sound public policies in these areas. Provides legal services including impact litigation, policy advocacy and research, training, technical assistance and education.

The Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
Creates an environment that helps individuals make healthy choices and requires responsible action from government and business; collaborating with the World Health Organization and other groups to build the world's only database on alcohol use, problems, and policies worldwide.

Monitoring the Future Study: A Continuing Study of American Youth
An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults.

Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home
Reporting on the science of understanding and treating addiction. Features animated scientific illustrations and real-life stories of people who talk about their struggles with the disease of addiction and their lives in recovery.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The oldest and largest network of health and human service providers servicing over 10 million Hispanic consumers throughout the United States.

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.

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
Dedicated to promoting, assisting and enhancing the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions.

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Global organization of addiction-focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities. Empowers addiction-focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
Seeks to reduce substance abuse, crime and recidivism by promoting and advocating for the establishment and funding of drug courts and providing for collection and dissemination of information, technical assistance, and mutual support to association members.

National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP)
A membership organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse and other addictions in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability (NAADD)
Promotes awareness and education about substance abuse among people with co-existing disabilities and provides a peer approach to enhance access to services, information, education and prevention through the collaborative efforts of interested individuals and organizations nationwide.

National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council (NBAAC)
Provides leadership for the prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse, alcoholism and other drugs of abuse. Represents a cross-section of the larger black community, interested citizens, recovering alcoholics, counselors, administrators, politicians and business persons.

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA)
A unique think and action tank that engages all disciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Federal resource for information about substance abuse prevention and treatment, offering more than 500 items from various government and other educational organizations to the public. Many publications are free of charge.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Founded in 1944, NCADD provides education, information, help and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention and treatment through offices in New York, Washington and a nationwide network of affiliates.

National Family Partnership
A network of parents who care about their kids and want to keep them safe from drugs.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
A Federal agency, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Maintains statistics on DWI and DUI.

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC)
A public and private effort to promote awareness and recognition of the under-publicized problem of inhalant use. Serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Part of the National Institutes of Health, supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Part of the National Institutes of Health, leads the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect.

National PTA's Common Sense
Effective and easy-to-use ideas and materials for parents of younger and older children. Offers practical ways for PTA and community leaders to learn the facts about alcohol and other drugs, set clear limits for children, provide positive role models and build strong bonds within the family and school.

National Women's Resource Center (NWHRC)
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health; encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease. National clearinghouse for women's health information.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC)
Created by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies and programs that help to eliminate disparities in health.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
An office of the White House that establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the nation's drug control programs through publication of the annual National Drug Control Strategy.

Parents Resource For Drug Education
Devoted to drug- and violence-free youth with programs devoted to reaching parents and youth at home, school and work.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Nonprofit coalition of professionals from the communications industry whose mission is to reduce demand for illegal drugs in America through a national anti-drug advertising campaign and other forms of media communication.

Partnership for Prevention
A membership association of corporations, nonprofits and state health departments working to emphasize disease prevention and health promotion in national policy and practice.

Physician & Lawyers on National Drug Policy (PLNDP)
First all-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.

Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies Library
A multidisciplinary institute dedicated to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge on psychoactive substance use and related phenomena with primary emphasis on alcohol use and its consequences.

Safe and Drug Free Schools Program
The Federal government's primary vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol and tobacco use through education and prevention activities in our nation's schools.

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
A nonprofit network of autonomous, nonprofessional local groups dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety through an alternative recovery method for those alcoholics or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely available 12-step programs.

Christopher D. Smithers Foundation
Concentrates on educating the public that alcoholism is a respectable, treatable disease from which people can and do recover; encourages prevention programs and activities with an emphasis on high risk populations; and fights to reduce and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease of alcoholism.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.

Women For Sobriety
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.

U.S. Department of Labor's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Facts and figures about alcohol and drug abuse and information on how to establish an alcohol- and drug-free workplace. Offers a kit of industry-specific materials designed to help small businesses understand how substance abuse impacts workplace safety and productivity. Searchable Substance Abuse Information Database.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Safety Plan for Protective Orders
Tips, safety advisories and telephone numbers on what to do in case of a domestic violence situation. File a Petition for Order of Protection online.