The Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR)
is a network of:
- State clearinghouses
- Prevention resource centers
- Information centers of national organizations
- Department of Education regional training centers
- Community-based organizations
- Task forces, prevention programs, parent groups
RADAR Network Centers:
- Specialty Centers
- Operate at the national level
- Link to resources
- Referral capacity
- Individual area of expertise
- State Centers
- Operate at the state level
- Maintain resources for distribution and circulation
- Associate Centers
- Operate at grass roots level
- Distribute resources to the community
- Participate in local ATOD/Risk Reduction efforts
PREVline (Prevention OnLine):
- Computer-based message and information service for exchange of ideas and information
- Direct link between prevention professionals
- Forum that focuses on current issues
- Administrated through the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
(NCADI)
PREVline Capabilities:
- On-line library of research data, scientific studies, curricula, and education materials
- Over 1,000 downloadable files
- Electronic materials distribution through NCADI
- Teleconferencing between groups of users
- Access to Center for Substance Abuse Prevention information specialists
The Army Center for Substance Abuse Program has been designated as an
Army/Military Specialty Center for the RADAR Network. For a list of installations in your
area that serve as Army/Military RADAR Associate Specialty Centers or if you are
interested in becoming an Army/Military Associate Specialty Center, please fill out the attached application and
contact Josh Myerson COM
(703)681-0667, DSN 761-0667.
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