Where can one find good drug abuse help?

Answer 1

Yes, there are support groups for individuals with and families of persons with Drug Addiction. These below are courtesy of the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. Feel free to call 973-989-1122 for the most up-to-date listings for support groups.

DRUG ABUSE NATIONALAddiction Recovery Support Group12-Step. Christian-based. Support for individuals who desire freedom from any addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, smoking, gambling, overeating, co-dependency, etc. Write: Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) Family Services, 724 East 2100 South, Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84106. Call 801-487-0499; fax: 801-487-7005.

Alcoholics Victorious International. 150 affiliated groups. Founded 1948. 12-Step. Christian-oriented group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. Information and referrals, literature, phonesupport, conferences, support group meetings and newsletter. Assistance in starting groups. How-to materials. Write: Alcoholics Victorious, c/o Footprints, Inc., 4501 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110. Call 816-561-0567; Fax: 816-561-0572. Website: http://alcoholicsvictorious.org

Anesthetists in Recovery National. 250+ members. Founded 1984. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment. Write: AIR, c/o Art, 8233 Brookside Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027. Call 215-635-0183 or 215-872-6821; Fax: 215-829-8757. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net

Birds of a Feather International. Founded 1972.12-Step. Program to help airmen (pilots and crewmembers) who are active or inactive in private, commercialor military aviation suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Members share experience, strength and hope in order to help each other. Groups (called "nests") are autonomous. Assistance in starting new "nests." NetNest online computer-based e-mail meeting. Newsletter. Annual convention. Write: BOAF, 510 Old Valley Pt. Fayetteville, GA 30215. Website:http://www.boaf.org

Cocaine Anonymous, Inc. International. 2500 chapters. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction. Quarterly newsletter. Group starter kit available. Write: Cocaine Anonymous, 21720 S. Wilmington Ave., Suite 304, Long Beach, CA 90810. For local chapters call 1-800-347-8998 (24 hr.) or 310-559-5833 (business office); Fax: 310-559-2554. Website: http://ca.org E-mail: cawso@ca.org

Co-Anon Family Groups International. 28 groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Program for families and friends of cocaine, crack and other drug addicts, whether they are actively using or not. Online, e-mail and face-to-face meetings. Provides assistance in starting new groups. Write: Co-Anon Family Groups, P.O. Box 12722, Tucson, AZ 85732-2722. Call 1-800-898-9985or 520-513-5028. Website: http://www.co-anon.orgE-mail: info@co-anon.org

Chemically Dependent Anonymous National. 65 affiliated groups. Founded 1980. 12-Step. Purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person. For those with a desire to abstain from drugs/alcohol. Information and referrals, phone support, conferences and group development guidelines. Write: Chemically Dependent Anonymous, P.O. Box 423, Severna Park, MD 21146. Call 1-888-232-4673. Website: http://www.cdaweb.org

Crystal Meth Anonymous National. 12-Step.Fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. Open to families and friends. Information on starting a group available. Meetings list available on website. Write: Crystal Meth Anonymous, 4470 W Sunset Blvd., Ste 107 PMB 555, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6302. Call 213-488-4455. Website: http://www.crystalmeth.org

Dual Recovery Anonymous International. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. Primary purpose is to help one another achieve dual recovery and to prevent relapse. Literature, newsletter and assistance in starting local groups. Write: Dual Recovery Anonymous, P.O. Box 8107, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Call 913-991-2703 (9am-5pm CST). Website: http://www.draonline.org (Note: listings of groups on this website may be out-of-date. Call the contact number listed for the group before attending). E-mail: draws@draonline.org

Families Anonymous International. 500+ groups. Founded 1971. 12-Step. Fellowship for relatives and friends of persons with drug, alcohol or behavioral problems. Members learn to achieve their own serenity in spite of the turmoil which surrounds them. Besides many booklets, pamphlets and bookmarks, publications include daily thought book, "Today A Better Way" and a bimonthly newsletter "The Twelve-Step Rag." Offers group development guidelines. Write: Families Anonymous, 701 Lee St., #670, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Call 1-800-736-9805; Fax: 847-894-5837. Website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org E-mail: famanon@familiesanonymous.org

International Doctors in Alcoholics AnonymousInternational. 6000 members. 175 affiliated groups. Founded 1949. Opportunity for doctoral level health care professionals todiscuss common problems and find common solutions to drug and alcohol problems. Annual meetings (1st week Aug.), phone support, newsletter, information and referrals. Mutual help meetings at conferences of other organizations. Also, Al-Anon program for helping families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In addition, website provides links to several list-groups (ongoing recovery-related meetings conducted by e-mail). Write: IDAA, c/o Dale Syfert, 2616 N.W. 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32605-2826. Call 352-375-0240. Website:http://www.idaa.org

International Lawyers in Alcoholics AnonymousInternational. 40+ affiliated groups. Founded 1975. Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies. Newsletter, annual conventions and group development guidelines. Write: ILAA, c/o Eli Gauna, 17216 Saticoy St., Suite 211, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Call 818-343-2189; Fax: 1-888-269-6045. Website: http://www.ilaa.org

JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) International. Founded 1980. For alcoholic and chemically dependent Jews, families, friends, associates and the community. Networking, community outreach, retreats, newsletter, literature, spiritual events and speakers' bureau. Write: JACS, 135 W. 50th St. 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020. Call 212-632-4600 (day); Fax: 212-399-3525. Website: http://www.jacsweb.org E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org

LifeRing Secular Recovery International. Founded 1999. Secular community of persons who are building lives free of dependency on alcohol and other drugs. Group activities are not associated with religion or spirituality. Members practice complete abstinence from alcohol and other addicting drugs. Peer support, literature, information, referrals and advocacy activities. Guidelines available for starting similar groups. Offers face-to-face meetings along with online support groups accessed by email, chat, bulletin board and social networking sites.hats and forum. Publishes sobriety literature. Write: LifeRing Secular Recovery, 1440 Broadway, Suite 312, Oakland, CA 94612-2023. Call 1-800-811-4142 or 510-763-0779. Website: http://www.lifering.org E-mail: service@lifering.org

Marijuana Anonymous World Services International. 200+ groups. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who desire to stay clean of marijuana. Literature and starter packets. Write: Marijuana Anonymous World Services, P.O. Box 7807, Torrance, CA 90504. Call 1-800-766-6779 (recorded message). Website: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org or http://www.ma-online.org (online meetings) E-mail: office@marijuana-anonymous.org

Methadone Anonymous Support International. 800+ affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Self-help group for, and led by, current and former methadone maintenance treatment patients. Open to anyone interested in recovery from chemical dependency. Literature, conferences, support group meetings and online chat rooms (methadone users, detox, chronic pain, buprenorphine/suboxone treatment, caregivers, methadone pregnancyinformation, etc). Online meetings daily. Assistance in starting local groups. Website: http://www.methadonesupport.org E-mail: support@methadoneanonymous.us

Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.International. 1600 groups. Founded 1967. 12-Step. Group offering self-help recovery to families and friends of addicts. Members share their experience, hope and strength with each other. Packet of information for starting new groups. Nar-Ateen and Nar-Atot programs available. Write: Nar-Anon Family World Group Headquarters, Inc., 22527 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200B, Torrance, CA 90505. Call 1-800-477-6291 or 310-534-8188; Fax: 310-534-8688. Website: http://www.nar-anon.org E-mail: wso@nar-anon.org

Narcotics Anonymous (MULTILINGUAL) International. 58,000+ meetings per week in 131 countries. Founded 1953.12-Step. Worldwide multicultural organization whose primary purpose is to help any individual stop using drugs. No dues, fees or registration. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. Information is available in several languages, on audio tape, CD and in Braille. Write: Narcotics Anonymous World Services, P.O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409. Call 818-773-9999; Fax: 818-700-0700. Website: http://www.na.org E-mail: fsmail@na.org

National Family Partnership National. 58 affiliates. Founded 1980. Support, drug prevention education, information and networking for parents to address drug prevention. Legislative advocacy on federal level and information resource for state and local efforts. Annual Red Ribbon Campaign, resource center, drug prevention and anti-tobacco resource. Write: National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Suite 501, Miami, FL 33145. Call 1-800-705-8997 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST); Fax: 305-856-4815. Website: http://www.nfp.org E-mail: info@nfp.org

Pills Anonymous Model. 1 group in New York City.Self-help, self-supporting, anonymous 12-step program based on the principles of A.A. For those who want to help themselves and others recover from chemical addiction. Call 212-874-0700. Website: http://www.pillsanonymous.org E-mail: info@pillsanonymous.org

Psychologists Helping Psychologists National. Founded 1980. For doctoral-level psychologists or students who have had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Aim is to support each other in recovery. Aims to educate the psychology community. Regional/national get-togethers and newsletter. Write: Psychologists Helping Psychologists, 3484 S. Utah St., Arlington, VA 22206-1921. Call Ann 703-578-1644. E-mail: anns@erols.com

Recoveries Anonymous International. 50 chapters.12-Step. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Face-to-face and telephone meetings available. For information visit website and click on "Meetings" tab or "Contact Us" tab. Free "How To Begin..." guides and "Start A Group" kit can be downloaded from the website. Write: R.A. Universal Services, P.O. Box 1212, East Northport, NY 11731. Website: http://www.r-a.org E-mail: ra@r-a.org

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Ourselves)International. Founded 1986. Mutual help for alcoholics and addicts who want to acknowledge their addiction and maintain sobriety as a separate issue from religion or spirituality. Newsletter. Guidelines and assistance available for starting groups. Real-time online chats and e-groups available. Write: Secular Organizations for Sobriety, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90027. Call 323-666-4295; Fax: 323-666-4271. Website: http://www.sossobriety.org E-mail: sos@cfiwest.org

Social Workers Helping Social Workers Founded 1980. A national network of MSW's, BSW's and students who have a personal experience with alcohol/chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other. Social workers with other addictions are welcomed to attend meetings. Since its inception in 1980, the primary purpose of SWHSW has been to facilitate mutual support of its members though a combination of meetings, workshops, newsletter, email, lists, a monthly online meeting, telephone contacts, and an annual retreat/conference. Contact via website. Website http://www.socialworkershelping.org

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Addiction Survivors Online. Provides peer support communities for those with drug/alcohol addiction, family and friends. Website: http://www.addictionsurvivors.org

Benzoprotracted Online. 530 members. Founded 2001.Supportive environment to those who suffer from withdrawal symptoms after months, or years, of being free from benzodiazepine drugs. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/benzoprotractedE-mail: bensoprotracted-owner@yahoogroups.com

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board Online.7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, Bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome. Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com

Sober 24 Online. Fellowship of people who are sharing the journey of recovery from addiction and compulsive behaviors. Discussion groups and chatrooms. Website: http://www.sober24.com

Answer 2

Drug treatment facilities are available all over the country. They are usually called drug treatment centres or rehab clinics. To get advice and addresses of clinics you can go to the site Addiction Helper.

Answer 3

There are many places online that will aid users in finding long term local drug rehab centers. Google maps is one of the best and highest quality services that helps in finding local anything including long term rehab centers.

Answer 4

One can find drug abuse information in the US online on websites, such as Medicine Net, Drug Abuse, Drug Free and Treatment Solutions. Drug abuse website educates gives help to drug abuse victims.

Answer 5

This mainly depends on the country and state one lives in. Different countries offer different kind of help. In any case church welfare work most often also includes guidance on drug and alcohol problems.

Answer 6

if you tlkin bout getin help gettin off from them. then to any hospital. just ask for the rehab clinic

Answer 7

There are a number of treatment centers for the very serious addictions. Some treatment centers include Teen Challenge, Transformation Treatment, and Inspiration Youth.

Answer 8

One can go to AAA for drug or alcohol rehabilitation and other services. A dedicated agent will be happy to help you find more information on their official website.

Answer 9

scicologists