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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