Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA is dedicated to helping people improve their mental health and manage substance misuse. They have resources to help you understand substance misuse as an illness, how to talk to a loved one going through this, and what to expect from family therapy.
SAMHSA also has a confidential, free, 24-hour information line you can call for help finding treatment and support: 800-662-HELP (4357).
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
In addition to being a law enforcement agency, the DEA aims to help individuals struggling with substance misuse find help managing this condition. This addiction guide includes information on common signs of substance misuse, how to find help, treatment options, and support for people in recovery.
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
This physician organization is dedicated to promoting evidence-based treatments for substance misuse disorders. Their resources include a screening tool to help you assess if you might need help for a substance misuse disorder and how to find treatment.
They also have a free 24-hour hotline for finding support: 833-275-2043.
