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Drug abuse prevention extends from programs such as DARE ("Drug Abuse Resistance Education") to drug testing, rehabilitation, and anti-drug coalitions. Below is a list of programs and groups directed at preventing drug abuse. Some of programs and entities are aimed only at athletes; others are more general in scope.

• Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990 Federal Law intended to better regulate the production, sale, and use of steroids for non-medical purposes.
• The Athletic Initiative Against Drugs From the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - intended to mobilize the athletic community to help provide a positive model for youth.
• Center for Drug Free Living A comprehensive, community-based, substance abuse treatment and prevention agency.
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Non-profit coalition of community-based drug prevention programs.
• The Controlled Substances Act Federal law designating certain substances as "controlled", indicating legal uses, and providing penalties for illegal use.
• D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education - a widespread elementary and middle-school program designed to stop drug use before it starts.
• D.E.A.L. Drug Education and Awareness for Life
• Do Our Steroid Laws Work? Discussion of the efficacy of steroid laws from a criminal defense attorney.
• Drug Information Effects and visual appearance of certian drugs and their associated paraphernalia. Provided by the Partnership for a Drug Free America.
• Drug Strategies A non-profit research group promoting effective approaches to drug problems.
• Drug Watch International A volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a drug-free society worldwide.
• Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Group funded by the U.S. Department of Education to support higher educational institutions in the effort to address drug and alcohol problems.
• National Drug Prevention League An association of 30 national and major regional private sector organizations for drug abuse prevention.
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism A division of the National Institutes of Health.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse A division of the National Institutes of Health.
• Partnership for a Drug Free America Resources and information on drug abuse.
• Red Ribbon Coalition The sponsors of the national red ribbon week anti-drug campaign.
• Steroid Prevention Program Scores with High School Athletes Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about their ATLAS program, which focuses on abuse of steroids by girls.
• United States Olympic Committee Drug Control Education Intended to educate both coaches and athletes about drug use, prevention, and testing within the Olympics.
• What Can Coaches Do? Preventing Student Athlete Drug Abuse