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site offers news articles, general information on problem gam-
bling, and contact information for counselors and treatment fa-
cilities.

Shatterproof—www.shatterproof.org
Shatterproof is a nonprofi t organization whose leadership con-
sists of doctors, executives, addiction specialists, and people af-
fected by substance use disorders. Its objective is to end the
stigma and secrecy of addiction and reverse the addiction crisis
in the United States. Its website offers news and statistics about
addiction, prevention, and treatment.

SMART Recovery—www.smartrecovery.org

SMART Recovery is a not-for-profi t organization that uses scien-
tifi c methods to treat addictive behaviors. Its website offers ar-
ticles and essays about addiction, information on where to fi nd
local meetings and how to connect to online meetings, and a
reading list for addictive behavior self-help books.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA)—www.samhsa.gov
Congress created SAMHSA in 1992 to reduce the impact of sub-
stance addiction and mental illness in communities throughout
the United States. Its website offers a “Tips for Teens” series of
fact sheets on a variety topics related to substance abuse and
addiction, as well as media highlights of the organization’s activi-
ties and research.

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