National Institute on Drug Addiction http://www.drugabuse.gov/ A wealth of information on everything related to addiction, treatment and recovery.
The National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment http://www.naabt.org/index.cfm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/ maintains a Web site(findtreatment.samhsa.gov) that shows the location of residential, outpatient, and hospital inpatient treatment
programs for drug addiction and alcoholism throughout the country. This information is also accessible by calling 1-800-662-HELP.
programs for drug addiction and alcoholism throughout the country. This information is also accessible by calling 1-800-662-HELP.
Faces & Voices of Recovery http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org an advocacy organization for iindividuals in long-term recovery that strategizes on ways to reach out to the medical, public health, criminal justice, and other communities to promote and celebrate recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://www.drugfree.org an organization that provides information and resources on teen drug use and addiction for parents, to help them prevent and intervene in their children’s drug use or find treatment for a child who needs it. They offer a toll-free helpline for parents (1-855-378-4373).
The National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org and Mental Health America http:www.mentalhealthamerica.net are alliances of non-profit, self-help organizations for patients and families dealing with a variety of mental disorders. Both have State and local affiliates located throughout the United States and may be especially helpful for patients with comorbid conditions.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine http://www.asam.org is a society of physicians aimed at increasing access to addiction treatment. Their Web site has a nationwide directory of addiction medicine professionals.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism http://www.niaaa.niha.gov provides information on alcohol, alcohol use, and treatment of alcohol-related problems.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org and Mental Health America http:www.mentalhealthamerica.net are alliances of non-profit, self-help organizations for patients and families dealing with a variety of mental disorders. Both have State and local affiliates located throughout the United States and may be especially helpful for patients with comorbid conditions.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine http://www.asam.org is a society of physicians aimed at increasing access to addiction treatment. Their Web site has a nationwide directory of addiction medicine professionals.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism http://www.niaaa.niha.gov provides information on alcohol, alcohol use, and treatment of alcohol-related problems.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) offers more than just suicide prevention--
it can also help with a host of issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, and can connect individuals with a nearby professional.
it can also help with a host of issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, and can connect individuals with a nearby professional.
