National
Substance Abuse Resources
›› Coalitions
and Support Groups
American Self-Help Clearinghouse
This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community.
(973) 625-3037 (201) 625-9053 (TDD)
Children of Alcoholics Foundation Inc.
A voluntary nonprofit organization whose primary purposes are to reach, help,
and offer hope to young and adult children of alcoholics; inform and educate
the public and professionals about this group; disseminate research and new
data on the effects of family alcoholism on children; and encourage federal,
state, and local decision makers to respond to the needs of COAs.
(212) 757-2100 x6370
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA's mission is to build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug-free communities. The organization supports its members with technical assistance and training, public policy, media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events.
(800) 54-CADCA
Join Together
Since 1991, Join Together has supported community-based efforts to advance
effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
(617) 437-1500
National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is committed to protecting children endangered by
caregivers involved in using, dealing, or manufacturing drugs.
(303) 413-3064
Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco A national organization dedicated to reducing the enormous harm caused by alcohol
and tobacco in the Latino community. Advocates prevention measures ranging
from education to legislation to promote better health among children
and adults.
(202) 371-1186
MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this
violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
A private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to strengthening families and promoting culturally competent substance abuse and related services for Asians and Pacific Islanders. Also focuses on issues and problems related to substance abuse such as health care, gang and domestic violence, mental health, and poverty.
(213) 625-5795
National Family Partnership
A national parent network organized to combat drug and alcohol use and abuse
by adolescents.
(305) 856-4173 (800) 705-8997
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
The NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, stimulates
media coverage about inhalant issues, develops informational materials, produces
ViewPoint (a quarterly newsletter), provides training and technical assistance
and leads a week-long national grassroots inhalant education and awareness
campaign.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America®
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of communication,
health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug
use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives.
(212) 922-1560
Phoenix House
Provides advice and referrals to individuals about drug and alcohol treatment
services, including local referrals to programs in the caller's area. Operates
24 hours daily.
(800) DRUG-HELP
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Students helping students make positive decisions about challenges in their
everyday lives. Provides prevention and intervention tools to help eliminate
impaired driving, end underage drinking, drug abuse, and other destructive
decisions. Offers community awareness programs, literature, sponsors SADD
chapters and group development guidelines.
1-877-SADD-INC
Treatment Coordination and Advocacy
National treatment placement and referral service for
clients and their families trying to find the best treatment center for
their particular needs. We work with addictions, eating disorders,
anxiety, PTSD, depression and personality disorders.
(888) 301-9425
African American Family Services (AAFS)
AAFS Provides a range of services related to substance abuse, including referral
and advocacy, community education, family counseling, diagnosis and treatment
planning,
adult after-care management and support groups, prevention, outpatient treatment,
and internship opportunities. AAFS also consults nationwide on program design.
They offer written materials and a free newsletter pertaining to alcoholism
and other drug
abuse among blacks. Maintains Resource Center.
(612) 871-7878
Alcoholics Anonymous
A worldwide fellowship for anyone who wants to achieve and maintain
sobriety. Anonymous and self-supported through members' voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon Family Group/Alateen
Al-Anon is a fellowship for relatives and friends of individuals with an alcohol
problem. Mutual support groups meet worldwide.
1 (888) 4AL-ANON
Cocaine Anonymous, Inc.
12-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and
hopes that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from
addiction. Quarterly newsletter. Group starter kit available.
Dual Recovery Anonymous, Inc.
An independent, 12-step, nonprofessional, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis of emotional or psychiatric illness and chemical dependency..
International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
Opportunity for doctoral level health care professionals to discuss common problems
and find common solutions to drug and alcohol problems. Annual meetings (1st
week in Aug.), phone support, information and referrals, newsletter. Mutual
help meetings at conferences of other organizations.
International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are
recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies. Newsletter,
annual conventions. Group development guidelines.
Rational Recovery Self-Help Network
An abstinence-based, non-12-Step recovery program with no religious, spiritual,
or psychological content. Based on Addictive Voice Recognition Technique, a
tutorial on which can be found on the organization's Web site.
(530) 621-4374 or (530) 621-2667
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
The Center for Inquiry-West, A non-spiritually based recovery fellowship.
(310) 821-8430
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery
An abstinence-based, non-12-Step self-help program for people having problems
with drinking and using drugs. Based on the principles of rational emotive
behavior therapy.
(440) 951-5357
Women For Sobriety
National membership organization that aims to help all women with a drinking
problem find a way to sobriety and a fulfilling way of life. Small, local groups
of women meet to discuss their shared problem and needs.
(800) 333-1606
National Anti-Drug Media Campaign
An historic initiative to encourage kids to stay drug-free. The Campaign targets
youth ages 9-18-especially the vulnerable middle-school adolescents-their parents,
and other adults who influence the choices young people make.
12 Step.org - Information and Resources for 12 Step Programs
Website offers information on substance abuse and recovery, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous page, Recovery Tools, Recovery Books, Gifts and more.
›› Legal top
Legal and Policy organizations
American
Bar Association (ABA) - Standing Committee on Substance Abuse
Promoting justice
system reform that addresses problems associated with the illegal use
of drugs and alcohol in this country. To carry out this mission, the
Standing Committee collaborates with other ABA entities, federal, state,
and local
public/private organizations, and state, local, and territorial bar
associations.
1 (202) 662-1784 American
Correctional Association
This organization provides resources for practitioners in the correctional profession
and those interested in improving the justice system.
4380 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4332
(800) ACA-JOIN (Toll-Free)
(301) 918-1800
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Provides educational information at the intersection of law, medicine, & ethics.
Center for Families, Children and the Courts
This center is dedicated to improving the quality of justice and services to
meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families, and self-represented
litigants in the California courts.
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102-3660
(415) 865-7739
DUI DWI: International Referral Database
Referral database for Lawyers & Attorneys
specializing in DWI DUI and impaired driving cases. Covers the US and
Canada. Articles contributed by lawyers in each state.
Committed to reducing drug-related harm among individuals and communities by
initiating and promoting local, regional, and national harm reduction
education, interventions, and community organizing. Promotes alternative
models to conventional health and human services and drug treatment; challenges
traditional client/provider relationships; and provides resources, educational
materials, and support to health professionals and drug users.
(510) 444-6969 (212) 213-6376
International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies. Newsletter, annual conventions. Group development guidelines.
A law and policy organization that advocates for individuals with alcohol and
other drug problems and HIV disease and the many programs that serve
them. LAC also works on a wide range of issues,
including disability rights; confidentiality of alcohol, other drug,
and HIV patient information; services for individuals in the criminal
justice
and welfare systems; managed care; and financing of alcohol and other
drug treatment and prevention services.
1(212) 243-1313 Outside New York: 1(800)223-4044
A nonprofit organization that publicizes alternatives to current drug control
strategies. Has a large, uncatalogued collection of drug policy print
and audiovisual materials that is open to the public for on-site use.
1(202) 537-500
National Drug Court Institute (NDCI)
This institute promotes education, research, and scholarship for drug court and
other court-based intervention programs.
1(703) 575-9400 ext. 13
RAND Drug Policy Institute
The goal of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center is to provide a firm, empirical
foundation on which sound drug policies can be built.
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Professional & Industry Associations
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) was founded in 1984 to enhance the quality of patient care in treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive methadone treatment services throughout the United States.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
An international association of physicians dedicated to improving the treatment
of alcoholism and other addictions and educating physicians and medical students,
promoting research and prevention, and enlightening and informing the medical
community and the public.
(301) 656-3920 Publications: 1-800-844-8948
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Provides educational information at the intersection of law, medicine, & ethics.
This association addresses issues facing black psychologists and the black community.
1(202) 722-0808
This association provides help for African-American children and their families
in the child welfare system.
1(202) 662-4284
Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations
Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of all Hispanic communities throughout the United
States, focusing on the health, mental health, and human services
needs of the Nation’s Hispanic communities.
The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
(NASADAD) is a private, non-profit educational, scientific, and informational organization. The Association was incorporated in 1971 to serve State Drug Agency Directors, in 1978 the membership was expanded to include State Alcoholism Agency Directors.
The Association for Addiction Professionals
The largest membership organization for addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-related health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, education and treatment.
Entertainment Industries Council
In 1983, the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., was founded by leaders in
the entertainment industry
to provide information about major public health and social issues among
the entertainment industry and
to audiences at large.
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc
IC&RC is a private, non-profit membership organization comprised of 72 certification boards worldwide. IC&RC member boards offer credentialing for alcohol and other drug abuse professionals.
The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
(NASMHPD) organizes to reflect and advocate for the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
(NAATP), represents nearly 275 not-for-profit and for-profit providers, has acted as the voice of private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs throughout the U.S.
National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Programs
Representing State Provider Associations and Community-Based
Therapeutic Communities of America
TCA is a consortium of over 600 programs sites providing a range of integrated services which include primary and preventive care, outreach; education, assessment, referral and follow-up; detoxification and crisis management; residential treatment with aftercare support; outpatient services; family therapy; mental health services; vocational assistance and job placement; emergency, transitional and permanent housing with supportive services.
›› Education top
Non-Governmental Educational Organizations
American Council for Drug Addiction
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network
An international association of college and university-based peer education programs
focusing on alcohol abuse prevention and related student health and safety
issues.
1(303) 871-0901
A national network of 1,850 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving some
2.6 million children 6-18 years old, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances.
Developed SMART Moves, a nationally acclaimed primary prevention program that
teaches young people how to recognize and resist pressures that lead to drug
and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
(800) 854-CLUB
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The nation's largest nongovernment initiative aimed at protecting children from
tobacco addiction.
(202) 296-5469
Indian Health Service to National Indian Child Welfare Assn.
Phone: 1(503) 2224-4044
College on Problems of Drug Dependence
The College on Problems of Drug Dependence serves as an interface among governmental, industrial, and academic communities maintaining liaisons with regulatory and research agencies, as well as educational, treatment, and prevention facilities in the drug abuse field. It also functions as a collaborating center of the World Health Organization.
Daily Dose of Drug and Alcohol News
Provide the information, support and tools that people require to help them overcome or reduce their substance use problem;
Drug Story
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (for ONDCP) has developed DrugStory.org
to present the latest drug-related information to entertainment writers and
feature journalists. DrugStory.org offers its audience of writers links to
Web sites that offer detailed content on specific drugs and drug related issues.
Free Vibe
Teen oriented interactive information portal with cutting edge graphics, View
video adds, download posters, post stories, get the low down on drug abuse. Developed
by The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.
Go ask Alice
Questions Answered - Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet
service produced by Alice!, Columbia University's Health Promotion Program
a division of Health Services at Columbia. Drug and Alcohol are featured
along with other relevant health info.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Provides technical assistance, conducts training workshops, and develops publications
for campus alcohol and other drug prevention efforts. Works with colleges,
universities, and proprietary schools throughout the country.
1(800) 676-1730
The Media Campaign
The Campaign targets youth ages 9-18-especially the vulnerable middle-school
adolescents-their parents, and other adults who influence the choices young
people make.To get the word out across every economic and cultural boundary, the Campaign
uses a mix of modern communications techniques-from advertising and public relations
to Interactive media
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia
Bringing together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to
study and combat all types of substance abuse as they affect all aspects
of society. Missions are to: inform Americans of the social and economic
costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives; assess what works
in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement; encourage every individual
to take responsibility for combating substance abuse and addiction; provide
those on the front lines with tools needed to succeed; and remove the stigma
of addiction and replace shame and despair with hope.
(212) 841-5200
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
Provides education, information, help, and hope in the fight against the chronic
and often fatal diseases of alcoholism and other drug addictions. Has a nationwide
network of affiliates; advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment;
and is committed to ridding the disease of its stigma and its sufferers from
their denial and shame.
1(800) NCA-CALL or 1(212) 206-6770
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
A public-private effort to promote awareness and recognition of the deadly problem
of inhalant use. Seeks to reduce and prevent the misuse of common, everyday
household and office products. Conducts training and workshops for varied audiences,
including parents, teachers, students and health educators. Materials available
in English and Spanish.
(800) 269-4237 or (512) 480-8953
Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE)
Promotes drug abuse prevention through education. Facilitates the organization
of parent peer groups, parent-school teams, and community action groups to
reduce adolescent drug abuse.
(800) 668-9277
Parents; The Anti-Drug
TheAntiDrug.com was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise
drug-free kids.
Recovery Month
Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).
CSAT, created in October 1992 by a Congressional mandate, provides national
leadership in the Federal government's effort to improve the lives of individuals
and their families affected by alcohol and drug abuse. CSAT works to improve
access to clinically sound, cost-effective addiction treatment to reduce
the health and social cost to our communities and the Nation.
›› Health top
Health and Research Organizations
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) representing more than 70 percent of dentists
throughout the United States. The ADA is committed to helping its members better
identify, understand, and accommodate the special health care needs of substance
abusing patients, and to facilitate the journey of recovery for its member
dentists and their respective office staff(s).
1(202) 898-2400
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization
in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate
associations around the country. Provides referrals to local smoking cessation
programs and a new Freedom From Smoking Program Online. Also conducts educational
programs on smoking and its health hazards.
1(800) 586-4872
Center for Interventions, Treatment, and Addictions Research
The Center for Interventions, Treatment, and Addictions Research in Dayton,
OH, is the focal point for
substance abuse-related services, academic research, and services research
in the Wright State University School of Medicine. The Center’s work focuses on substance abuse
issues in small and mid-sized cities and surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Center for Prevention Research at the University of Kentucky
The Center for Prevention Research at the University of Kentucky was established
in October 1987 with
funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the first such Center
funded by NIDA.
Center for Substance Abuse Research
The Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland provides
a weekly fax service on drug abuse-related topics.
Center for the Neurobiological Investigation of Drug Abuse The purpose of The Center for the Neurobiological Investigation of Drug Abuse
provides a research
environment that allows investigators with interest in substance
abuse to work together on research
projects utilizing a broad range of research expertise. The
focus of this Center is an internationally recognized faculty with research, training, and expertise in the
actions of drugs on the brain and the biological basis of addiction.
Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse
Drug Strategies, Inc.
A nonprofit research institute promoting more effective approaches to the nation's
drug problems and supporting public and private initiatives that reduce the
demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement,
and community coalitions. Publications, including "Making
the Grade: A Guide to School Drug Prevention Programs," available at the Web site or by phone request.
1 (202) 289-9070
Hazelden Information Center
Offers information and a series of publications dealing with alcohol and other
drug dependency for teens, adults, older adults, physicians, and professionals,
among others.
Recovery Services: (800) 257-7800
Society for Prevention Research
The Society for Prevention Research is concerned with problems pertaining to
the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and associated social maladjustment, crime, and behavior
disorders.
UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center
The Drug Abuse Research Center at UCLA is a diverse research organization that
investigates psychosocial
and epidemiological issues pertaining to drug use and conducts evaluations
of interventions for drug dependence. The group’s portfolio of studies has provided findings
that have improved understanding of the complex nature of drug use and dependence.
World Health organization UN
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health.
It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution,
is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health
is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
WHO drug abuse page http://www.who.int/topics/narcotic_drugs/en/
›› Service top
Foundations, Fraternal and Service Organizations
Connect for Kids (Benton Foundation)
An online information and action center for adults who want to make their communities
work for children. Features information from the Coalition for America's Children.
Links hundreds of organizations and individuals advocating for children across
the country.
Ford Foundation
Funds Research and National and Community Grants. The Ford Foundation is an
independent nonprofit grant-making organization. We make grants in all 50
U.S. states and in many countries around the world.
Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation funds grant in many areas form Education to Health including
grants in the area of substance abuse. Most grants through four primary program
areas: Global Health, Education, Global Libraries, and Pacific Northwest. The
Gates Foundation favors a preventative approach and collaborative endeavors
with government, philanthropic, private sector, and not-for-profit partners.
Priority is given to projects that leverage additional support and serve as
catalysts for long-term, systemic change
RAND Drug Policy Institute
The goal of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center is to provide a firm, empirical
foundation on which sound drug policies can be built.
Fraternal and Service Organizations
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Since its inception in 1983, the Elks Drug Awareness Program has worked to
prevent drug use by our youth through education. The Elks recognize that
they are not experts in the field of drug education.
National Masonic Foundation for Children
NMFC is a non-profit, charitable organization supported by Masonic Grand Lodges,
allied Masonic organizations, and other caring and concerned individuals and
organizations.
