Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
The mission of this research center is to collect, analyze, and disseminate information on the extent of substance abuse and related problems in Maryland and nationally.

Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (CTRADA)
CTRADA was established to conduct psychosocial treatment research on adolescent drug abuse, from treatment development to mechanisms, evaluation and dissemination.

Drug Evaluation Network System (DENS)
DENS is an ongoing, multi-site, electronic data collection and reporting system providing standardized, automated, timely data via modem, on patients entering addiction treatment, and treatment programs.

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
ICPSR maintains and provides access to an archive of social science data for research and instruction, and offers training in quantitative methods to facilitate effective data use.

Monitoring the Future (MTF)
This is an ongoing study of behavior (including drug/alcohol use), attitudes, and values of American secondary students and young adults.

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

Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS)
This is an international association of individuals and organizations with special interests in the exchange and dissemination of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information.