To find treatment, use the SAMSHA Treatment Locator or call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), toll-free, 24/7.
[NIDA (National Institute of Drug Addiction) has leading research for drug addiction. NIDA supported research helps develop interventions for substance use disorders and overdose, such as for opioids and even tobacco. These include medications, behavioral interventions, and digital therapeutics.]
Click the green button below for information about treatment and link to the following:
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Nora’s Blog Articles regarding Treatment, including: To Address the Fentanyl Crisis, Greater Access to Methadone is Needed | Everyone Deserves Addiction Treatment that Works—Including Those in Jail
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News Release: Doctor’s Reluctance to Treat Addiction Most Commonly Report “Lack of Institutional Support” as Barrier
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Videos: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder | Opioid Treatment: Considering the Patient’s Environment
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Infographic: Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, and Addictio
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Resources: Accessing Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment and Related Services (SAMSHA); MedlinePlus Patient Information on Drug Use and Addiiction Treatment; Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (part of NIH); and Research on Treatment for Opioid Addiction form the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative or NIH Heal Initiative.
Drugabuse.com
Drugabuse.com (Nationwide Online Treatment Facility and Recovery Resource Directory)
To talk with a rehabilitation specialist about your treatment options call 1-888-744-0069
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General educational information about drug and alcohol abuse including signs and symptoms
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Drug and alcohol effects
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Specific information about illicit substances and prescription drugs
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Top locations listed state by state for drug abuse/intervention programs and alcohol abuse/intervention programs
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Information on how to do an intervention
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Forums and Blogs
Treatment4addiction.com “T4A”
Treatment4addiction.com (Nationwide Online Treatment Facility and Recovery Resource Directory)
To speak to an addiction professional call 1-888-480-1703 (24/7)
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Alcohol and drug treatment programs
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An extensive overview of legal and illicit drugs
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Drug and alcohol interventions
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Support for the family/partners of an addict/alcoholic
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Alcohol and drug detox facilities
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Sign, symptoms and the hazards of addictions
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Addictive behaviors and psychological conditions
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Research and personal testimonials, blogs and educational videos
Alcohol Awareness Council–AAC
alcohol.org
For help overcoming an addiction call 1-888-685-5770
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Dedicated to informing the public about the use and abuse of alcohol
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Latest alcohol research, studies and statistical data from government agencies, academic institutions, news resources, and awareness organizations
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Alcohol-related resources, support groups, and helplines
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Option to request alcohol-related data reports to be emailed