Nationwide Addiction Resources
Sometimes, it’s hard to know if a treatment program is legit. Here are some of Mile High Recovery’s go-to resources with information about nationwide drug, alcohol, and mental health services.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse helps readers find the right treatment program and what questions to ask when choosing a program:
“
Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask.” (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/seeking-drug-abuse-treatment-know-what-to-ask)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s website (findtreatment.samhsa.gov) provides a directory of nationwide inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment centers. They can also be reached at 1-800-662-HELP.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) is a free service available 24/7. They can help with suicidal ideation, drug use, and mental health support.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Both the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America nonprofit groups support families navigating mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry can help people find local, reputable psychiatric care on their website.
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Faces & Voices of Recovery (facesandvoicesofrecovery.org) provides support for those in long-term substance abuse recovery. They provide resources and advocate for the benefits of long-term recovery.
Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction (drugfree.org) is a partnership between the Center on Addiction and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. They work with families, policymakers, physicians, and communities towards ending systemic addiction.
To reach their support staff, text 55753.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
The
American Society of Addiction Medicine (asam.org) is a physician-run organization focused on providing resources for recovery programs. They represent over 5,000 physicians, clinicians, and addiction programs nationwide, providing public access for treatment, recovery, and prevention.
National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Research Dissemination Center
The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA)
Drug Publications Research Dissemination Center (drugpubs.drugabuse.gov) provides public research with pamphlets, fact sheets, and booklets.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (niaaa.nih.gov) leads national research efforts on alcohol abuse.