Resources for Addiction

Addiction is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects individuals on various levels, impacting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It often involves a compulsive engagement in harmful behaviors or the excessive use of substances, despite the negative consequences that may arise. Recognizing the signs of addiction is crucial, as early intervention can significantly improve the chances of recovery and lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Understanding the various factors that contribute to addiction, including genetic, environmental, and psychological influences, can help in developing effective treatment strategies tailored to each individual’s needs.

Resources

  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

    Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

    TTY: 1-800-487-4889

    Text: 435748 (HELP4U)

    Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

  • ASAM envisions a future when addiction prevention, treatment, remission, and recovery are readily available to everyone, profoundly improving the wellbeing of all people. Part of ASAM's mission involves advocating for addiction treatment and people with addiction by advancing policy at national, state, and local levels.

    Find a physician who specializes in addiction medicine below.

    Website: www.asam.org/publications-resources/patient-resources/fad

    For general information and treatment centers visit:

    Website: https://www.asam.org/publications-resources/patient-resources

  • You know what doesn’t make sense? Countless people dying from fentanyl overdoses when we have the power to help – when we have facts that can teach us how to stay safe. We all have the power to save lives and prevent overdoses.

    Website: www.factsfightfentanyl.org

  • This map is produced and maintained by the National Harm Reduction Coalition and built off of years of data compilation from advocates


    Website: www.google.com/maps

  • Harnessing science, love and the wisdom of lived experience, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. As the nation's foremost nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health care, Hazelden Betty Ford leads the way in helping society rise above stigma and overcome addiction.

    With a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center, the Foundation now has treatment centers and telehealth services nationwide, as well as a network of collaborators throughout health care. Charitable support and a commitment to innovation drive ongoing advances in care, research, programs and services to impact more lives.

    With a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its endeavors, Hazelden Betty Ford also encompasses:

    • A fully accredited graduate school of addiction studies

    • A publishing division

    • A dedicated addiction and recovery research center

    • Thought leadership and advocacy

    • Professional and medical education programs

    • Community and school-based prevention programs and resources

    • Specialized program for family members, loved ones and children

    Phone: 1-888-971-4165


    Website: www.hazeldenbettyford.org

  • Find emergency hotlines, counseling, and treatment options for help with substance abuse.

    Call: 1-844-USAGOV1

    Website: www.usa.gov/substance-abuse

  • Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.  It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

    A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

    Website: https://www.aa.org/find-aa

  • Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.

    Website: al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/

  • Alateen is a place where members come together to:

    • share experiences, strength, and hope with each other to find effective ways to cope with problems.

    • discuss difficulties and encourage one another

    • help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program through the use of the Twelve Steps and Alateen’s Twelve Traditions

    Website: al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/

  • Narcotics Anonymous sprang from the Alcoholics Anonymous Program of the late 1940s, with NA meetings first emerging in the Los Angeles area of California, USA, in the early 1950s. The NA program started as a small US organization that has grown into one of the world’s oldest and largest international organizations of its type. For many years, NA grew very slowly, spreading from Los Angeles to other major North American cities and Australia in the early 1970s. Within a few years, groups had formed in Brazil, Colombia, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, and Great Britain. In 1983, Narcotics Anonymous published its self-titled Basic Text book, which contributed to NA’s tremendous growth; by year’s end, NA had grown to have a presence in more than a do

    Website: https://na.org/meetingsearch/

  • The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind. Narateen is part of the Nar-Anon program for teens affected by someone else’s addiction.

    Website: www.nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting

  • SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.

    Website: meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/