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Getting Help for Substance Use
Places to Get Help for Substance Use
- Nar-Anon Groups
An international group for relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. Meetings are free.
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- Addiction Resource Guide
- Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
- Al-Anon and Alateen
Al-Anon (and Alateen, for younger members) is a worldwide organization offering self-help recovery for families and friends of alcoholics. Information in 12 languages.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
A worldwide free program by and for alcoholics seeking recovery.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions.
- Betty Ford Center
Nationally recognized treatment center located in California that provides treatment for the entire family.
- Cocaine Anonymous World Services
A worldwide free program by and for cocaine addicts seeking recovery.
- Crystal Meth Anonymous
A worldwide free program by and for crystal meth addicts seeking recovery.
- Detroit LIGHT House Opens Specialized Substance Abuse Treatment Program for People With HIV
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Directory of Programs Available for Addiction Services in New Jersey
- ECHO Project: Eastern Connecticut Health Outreach Project
- Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Abuse and Treatment for Women
From U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health
- Marijuana Anonymous
- Narconon
An international, non-profit organization with a library of information on all forms of substance abuse, as well as prevention, education and rehabilitation resources.
- Narcotics Anonymous
Information on NA offices throughout the world.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Phoenix House
A U.S. non-profit drug abuse service organization.
- Recovery Resources Online
Fully categorized and searchable library of international treatment providers and recovery support, updated weekly.
- Seattle-Area Resources for Men Who Have Sex With Men and Are Using Crystal Meth
To read PDF, click here
In STEP Ezine, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
- SMART Recovery
Self-Management and Recovery Training program that sponsors free worldwide face-to-face and online meetings for all types of addictive behaviors; also available in Spanish.
- Substance and Alcohol Intervention Services for the Deaf
- Tarzana Treatment Center
A non-profit, community-based organization that operates drug treatment centers and clinics throughout California.
- The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
- The Hazelden Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction.
- The Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
- The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center
A U.S.-based substance abuse Web site and 24-hour hotline dedicated to providing fast, accurate information about all aspects of substance abuse including court orders, detox, treatment facilities, rehab programs and insurance.
- U.S. Directory of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment and Prevention Programs
- Women for Sobriety, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.
The Dynamics of Addiction & Treatment Methods
- Center for Substance Abuse Research (Regularly Updated)
Links to information about drug treatment, legislation, workplace issues, AIDS, criminal justice and more.
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Regularly Updated)
An agency of the Ontario Ministry of Health.
- Comprehensive Information on Drugs of Abuse and Treatment Methods (Regularly Updated)
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (Regularly Updated)
- Research Institute on Addictions (Regularly Updated)
Information on studies in alcoholism, substance abuse, and related issues. Addiction treatment services offered through the Institute's Clinical Research Center.
- Challenges in Motivating Treatment Enrollment in Community Syringe Exchange Participants (September 12, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Drug-Addiction Treatment Could Revolutionize HIV Primary Care for Drug Users (July 2004)
Buprenorphine has the potential to revolutionize prevention and treatment for HIV-positive drug users by allowing HIV clinicians to simultaneously treat drug abuse and HIV.
In Hopkins HIV Report
- New Drug Promises Shift in Treatment for Heroin Addicts (August 14, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Methadone and HIV Medications: Drug Interactions (Winter 2002/2003)
To read PDF, click here
In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
- Boston University to Evaluate Springfield AIDS Treatment Program (November 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Florida Governor Bush's Veto of Methadone Money May Send Addicts Back Onto Streets (June 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Patients Warned of Dangers of Chinese Medicines (October 6, 2001)
In British Medical Journal
- Methadone Stimulates HIV Infection in Lab Studies (Summer/Autumn 2001)
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Can Acupuncture Help Overcome Cocaine Addiction? (August 22, 2000)
From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- Therapy Manuals for Drug Addiction: An Individual Drug Counseling Approach to Treat Cocaine Addiction -- The Collaborative Cocaine Treatment Study Model (September 1999)
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Methadone and Anti-HIV Drugs (May 1999)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Understanding the Dynamics of Addiction (May 1999)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Behavioral Change Through Treatment: A Fact Sheet (March 4, 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Treatment Medications: A Fact Sheet (March 4, 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Treatment Methods for Women: A Fact Sheet (March 4, 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Treatment Methods: A Fact Sheet (March 4, 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Therapy Manuals for Drug Addiction: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach -- Treating Cocaine Addiction (April 1998)
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Therapy Manuals for Drug Addiction: A Community Reinforcement Approach -- Treating Cocaine Addiction (April 1998)
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Contributions of Behavioral Research to AIDS Studies Recognized (November/December 1997)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Study Sheds New Light on the State of Drug Abuse Treatment Nationwide (September/October 1997)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
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