Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Addiction Policy Forum. The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating addiction as a major health problem. National headquarters are located in Bethesda, MD with resources and services in every state. Founded in 2015, APF’s strategic priorities include helping patients and families in crisis, ending the stigma around addiction, expanding prevention and early intervention, increasing the uptake of evidence-based practice and advancing patient-led research.
American Addiction Centers. American Addiction Centers is a comprehensive information resource regarding addiction treatment and mental health. Their staff of addiction treatment professionals and experts have contributed a wealth of information, with the hope of providing a quality website for individuals seeking addiction treatment programs, drug interventions, and resources. This website includes an in-depth directory of addiction treatment centers, detox centers, and interventionists. American Addiction Centers provides free consultation and independent referral services for individuals seeking recovery solutions. Visitors can search for addiction treatment facilities based on location or specialty, read bios of clinicians and therapists nationwide, as well as chat with a certified counselor through this site.
B4UDrink Educator. B4UDrink Educator is an interactive program that educates the user about how alcohol consumption affects an individual's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. The program allows users to project their BAC level based on gender, weight, the type and number of drinks consumed, and time elapsed at the safe "Virtual Bar." B4UDrink also provides users with drinking and driving laws by state, information about the effects of alcohol at various BAC levels, how food impacts BAC levels, and the facts about how alcohol affects everyone differently. So that you can quickly and easily project your BAC, bookmark B4UDrink.Mobi on your mobile device so that your access to this program is always just a few clicks away.
LearnPsychology.org. Learn Psychology created this guidebook to help students (current and prospective) and their families better understand the dangers of substance abuse in college and how to find help if addiction becomes a looming prospect. Key elements of the guide include: - A comprehensive look at the differences between abuse and addiction - Addiction warning signs and common paths to alcohol addiction - An in-depth overview of common drug abuse among students - Spotlight on how colleges across the country are preventing addiction on their campuses.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). NIAAA Vision - To support and promote the best science on alcohol and health for the benefit of all by 1.) Increasing the understanding of normal and abnormal biological functions and behavior relating to alcohol use; 2.) Improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorders; 3.) Enhancing quality health care
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment, and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA was established in 1992 and directed by Congress to target effectively substance abuse and mental health services to the people most in need and to translate research in these areas more effectively and more rapidly into the general health care system. Over the years SAMHSA has demonstrated that - prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders. Behavioral health services improve health status and reduce health care and other costs to society. Continued improvement in the delivery and financing of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services provides a cost-effective opportunity to advance and protect the Nation's health.