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A Family History of Alcoholism - Are You at Risk?
- If you are among the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, you may have wondered what your family's history of alcoholism means for you. Are problems with alcohol a part of your future? Is your risk for becoming an alcoholic greater than for people who do not have a family history of alcoholism? If so, what can you do to lower your risk? (Pub No. 03-5340) (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/FamilyHistory/famhist.htm
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Alcohol and the Workplace (Alcohol Alert)
- Fact sheet about how several factors contribute to problem drinking in the workplace. Employers are in a unique position to mitigate some of these factors and to motivate employees to seek help for alcohol problems. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa44.htm
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Alcoholism: Getting the Facts 
- For many people, the facts about alcoholism are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related to his or her drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has prepared this booklet to help individuals and families answer these and other common questions about alcohol problems. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://www.healthieryou.com/alcohol.html
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Changing the Culture of Campus Drinking (Alcohol Alert)
- Fact sheet about drinking on college campuses. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa58.htm
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Coping with Advanced Cancer
- This booklet addresses living with a terminal illness, how to cope, and practical considerations for the patient, family, and friends. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/advancedcancer
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Domestic Violence (Medline Plus)
- Carefully selected links to Web resources and the latest, authoritative health information on domestic violence. (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/domesticviolence.html
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End of Life Care: Questions and Answers
- This fact sheet answers some of the questions that many patients, their family members, and caregivers have about the end of life. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/end-of-life-care
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Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment
- This booklet in the Facing Forward Series covers posttreatment issues such as followup medical care, physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues. The Facing Forward series is designed to educate and empower cancer survivors as they face the challenges associated with life after cancer treatment. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/life-after-treatment
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Facing Forward Series: Making a Difference In Cancer
- This book in the Facing Forward Series is designed for cancer survivors and those who have taken care of someone with cancer. It provides an overview of the potential benefits of involvement in activities that give back to one's community, as well as the ways in which one can become involved in these activities. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/make-a-difference
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Growing Older: Challenges and Opportunities in Aging (Webcast)
- Richard J. Hodes, M.D., Director, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, discusses the trend toward increased life expectancy over the last century has been remarkable, resulting in an "age boom" of profound implications for individuals, families, and society. This lecture will cover insights from research on the factors affecting health and well being as we grow older. (November 1, 2005) To view this videocast you will need RealPlayer, which you can download for free for either a PC or a Macintosh.” Download RealPlayer (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
http://videocast.nih.gov/ram/medpub110105.ram
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