Substance Abuse Resources

FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Smokefree.gov, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides ideas about how to stop using tobacco. Includes downloadable resources and contacts for online and phone counseling.

Mental Health America

Visit Mental Health America’s site for information on mental health, getting help, and taking action.

National Council for Behavioral Health

To locate mental health and addictions treatment facilities in your community, use the “Find a Provider” feature on the National Council’s website

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

This site features information on local resources for getting help for a substance use concern, fact sheets, and further information for friends, family members, parents, and youth on having a conversation about substance use.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is the lead agency for US research on alcohol use disorders and health

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Provides links to information for parents, teens, health professionals, teachers, and others about drugs of all types.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website has information about substance use disorders of all kinds. It has information for the public, including families, health professionals, schools, and individuals. It also includes a treatment finder to locate a substance use treatment provider in your area.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Do I have a drug problem?

How much is too much?

These websites were developed by the Boston University School of Public Health. They provide online tests about your own, or someone else’s, level of drug use, including advice about cutting down or getting professional treatment.

How much is too much?

These websites were developed by the Boston University School of Public Health. They provide online tests about your own, or someone else’s, level of drug use, including advice about cutting down or getting professional treatment.

HELP LINES FOR TOBACCO CESSATION

National Cancer Institute

Smoking Quitline

1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)

Al-Anon and Alateen

Provides information and support for the family members and friends of people with alcohol problems. Includes a list of meetings in the United States and Canada

Al-Anon and Alateen

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

This searchable database of more than 1,100 self-help and caregiver support groups includes many for addictions and other substance use disorders. Also listed are local self-help clearinghouses worldwide, research studies, information on starting face-to-face and online groups, and a registry for persons interested in starting national or international self-help groups.

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous

These websites will give you information on Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous and will give you the website and contacts for groups in your area

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous

Eating Disorder Resources

Mental Health America

Visit Mental Health America’s site for information on mental health, getting help, and taking action

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

This site includes information about eating disorders, how to seek treatment, and support groups for people suffering from eating disorders and their families

National Council for Behavioral Health

To locate mental health and addictions treatment facilities in your community, use the “Find a Provider” feature on the National Council’s website.

National Eating Disorders Association

This site has stories of recovery from eating disorders, information about seeking treatment, and additional resources for school professionals and caregivers

National Institute of Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health website has links to information about eating disorders

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration

This website has links to information abouteating disorders.

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

This searchable database lists 1,100 self-help andcaregiver support groups, including many foreating disorders. Also listed are local self-helpclearinghouses worldwide, research studies, information on starting face-to-face and online groups, and a registry for persons interested in starting national or international self-help groups

Eating Disorders Anonymous

Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Eating Disorders Anonymous can help people struggling with eating disorders. The website lists meetings nationwide

Overeaters Anonymous

Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous can help people struggling with compulsive eating and binge eating. The website lists Overeaters Anonymous meetings nationwide.