Related Links
The following links are provided as a service to our visitors. The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control does not endorse all messages from these Web sites and is not responsible for content of linked organizations. The views and opinions expressed in these sites are those of the various governmental departments, schools, agencies and their officials and are not necessarily those of ABC.
BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network
The BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network is an international association of college and university based peer education programs focusing on alcohol abuse prevention and other related student health and safety issues.
CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov is an online resource center for changing the drinking culture on college campuses. At this Web site, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provides strategies and solutions based on extensive research. This site also provides other valuable resources for students, parents, educators, and policy makers.
Governor's Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (GOSAP)
GOSAP provides strategic statewide leadership, facilitate coalitions, foster collaboration and the sharing of resources at all levels, while increasing the use of evidence-based model programs targeting youth substance abuse and violence prevention efforts operating in Virginia communities.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
The Higher Education Center is the nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. The Center's purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
To stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
"Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems." This Web site has publications, databases, FAQ's, list of resources, information about research programs and more.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Provides national leadership, coordination and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP supports states and communities in their efforts to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs and to improve the juvenile justice system so that it protects public safety, holds offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
To reduce the personal, social and economic harm caused by substance abuse - tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs.
University TIPS (Training Intervention ProcedureS)
TIPS for the University offers practical intervention strategies that can help students combat alcohol misuse. TIPS acknowledges that whether or not they choose to drink, all students find themselves in situations where alcohol is being consumed. TIPS gives students the skills and confidence to act responsibly in those situations.
Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
"Goal: Improve transportation safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and thereby reducing the number of alcohol and other drug-related crashes."
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
DMV's Highway Safety site offers tips for responsible driving and crash statistics for Virginia, including alcohol-related crash data.
Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project Conference (YADAPP)
YADAPP is designed to help high school students assume positive peer leadership roles toward the goal of safe alcohol and drug-free schools and communities throughout the Commonwealth.