This booklet provides an overview of alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, disability, and the relationship between the two issues. It cites the incidence of alcohol and other drug abuse among people with disabilities. It looks at alcohol and other drug abuse risk factors that are disability related, such as medication use, chronic pain, increased stress, adjustment problems, fewer social supports, isolation, unemployment, financial concerns, and limited access to drug abuse education. The booklet separates myths from facts and outlines prevention strategies. Prevention strategies include providing information, developing critical life skills, creating alternatives to drug abuse, involving and training impactors, and influencing policy. (JDD)