how can I get help

How can I get help?

Help for yourself or a loved one is available from numerous national, State and local organizations, treatment centers, referral centers and hotlines throughout the country.

While you or your friend or loved one may be hesitant to seek help, know that treatment programs offer organized and structured services with individual, group and family therapy for people with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Research shows that when appropriate treatment is given, and when clients follow their prescribed programs, treatment can work. By reducing alcohol and/or drug abuse, treatment reduces costs to society in terms of medical care, law enforcement and crime. More importantly, treatment can help keep you and your loved ones together.

Remember, some people may go through treatment several times before they are in full recovery. Do not give up hope.

Each community has its own resources. some common referral sources that are typically listed in the phone book are:

Community Drug Hotlines
Local Emergency Health clinics, or Community Treatment Services
City/Local Health Departments
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Al-Anon/Alateen
Hospitals