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Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association
IADDA is a statewide organization representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field.
Easy Does It, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, job training, placement and providing space for 12 Step meetings.
Lubbock Area Council on Substance Abuse and Addiction
information and referral resources for substance abuse and addiction. Very helpful links on all addictions. Site has both English and Espanol.
Addiction Science
A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.
Council on Prevention Education: Substances, Inc.
Providing training, workshops, educational programs, and consulting services on substance abuse prevention for the State of Kentucky.
Alcohol Concern
A national agency on alcohol misuse in England and Wales. Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems
Decatur Community Partnership
A focus group that listens to community needs and funds actions that results in substance abuse prevention.
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
The nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. Offers training, technical assistance, and publications.
The Independent Committee on Alcohol & Drugs for United Methodists
Promotes the voluntary total abstinence from all intoxicants and narcotics, and educates youth on abstinence from alcohol.
Addiction Intervention Resources
US national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors, and consultants that provide crisis management services.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-New Jersey
Offers addiction news and information source featuring resources and information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.
Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
Funds substance abuse policy research.
Partnership for Alcohol Responsibility
Information about the organization which is one of ten campus-community partnerships involved in the only national initiative working to reduce college binge drinking.
California Association for Alcohol Drug Educators
CAADE serves College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared.
Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse
For all professionals working in the substance misuse field. Information about membership, regional meetings, annual conference and annual journal, plus a resources link page.
Drug-Free Marion County
Plan, promotes, and implements community efforts to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County, Indiana.
Foundation for a Functional America
Organization whose mission is to help people live a better life free of addiction.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
Council of Special Mutual Help Groups
Leaders and interested others from recovering professional groups who have joined together to provide networking and support for those recovering from chemical dependency.
Mendez Foundation
Drug education, including the fight against drugs, alcohol and tobacco education, the anti-drug message, and character development.
The Association For Addiction Professionals
Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.
Institute of Certification Evaluation Counseling and Consulting
Social Workers and Professionals can learn about 12 Step analysis and earn certifications.
Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
The primary mission of LICADD is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drugĀ addictions, and related problems.
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Drug facts, photos, resources, and related information.
Eurocare
Advocacy for the prevention of alcohol related harm in Europe.
Friends of Recovery
Our goal is to eliminate the stigma of addiction through education and the recognition of the social and economic contributions of recovering people.
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education.
Gateway Foundation, Inc
Learn about the foundation, its programs and its fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
The Amsterdam Institute for Addiction Research
The AIAR conducts patient-centered research in the field of addiction, with a strong focus on the mechanisms of treatment effectiveness.
Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems
State-wide substance abuse and gambling prevention organization dedicated to working with churches, schools, youth and community groups in Illinois.
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction
EATA is a charitable organization of treatment providers working to improve access and quality in the treatment of substance dependency. Site contains details of activities, and recent news.
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
Dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free
CASPER - Coalition for Anabolic Steroid Precursor and Ephedra Regulation
CASPER is comprised of the nation's leading medical, public health and sport organizations to help focus the efforts on the legislation to regulate steroid precursors in dietary supplements.
Center for Substance Abuse Research
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR) is dedicated to research on the biological basis for addiction, its underlying causes, and modalities for treatment interventions.
EFTC - European Federation of Therapeutic Communities
Organisation supporting the psychopedagogical approach helping drug addicts to return to a drug free life style.
International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism
Promotes excellence internationally in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena.
Missouri Alcoholism Research Center
About the organization, publications, news, upcoming events and related links.
Southern California Treatment Providers Network
Networking organization of professionals in the addiction and recovery fields that meets monthly. Addresses topics such as substance abuse, residential treatment, interventions, and current issues. Continuing education units are offered for CAADAC, MFT an
Oklahoma Substance Abuse Services Alliance
Network of 18 resource centers for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Includes more than 40 centers and organizations.
Wisconsin Certification Board for Drug and Alcohol Counselors
Details about the organization, links and contact information.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Established in 1980 in Middlesex County, our mission is to prevent the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and related problems through prevention education, advocacy and public awareness.
T3E
European network for exchange, exposition, and action research. Does peer training and exchange of knowledge for professionals working in drug prevention and harm minimization.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP)
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.
The Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
Provides certification for substance abuse professionals.
AFTAB Society
Details about this organization which focuses on demand reduction in drug abuse through education for prevention , treatment and supporting families oppressed by drug abuse. Includes objectives, programs and contact details.
Hope Conference
International conference on substance abuse and HIV held in Mumbai, India.
Top End Users' Forum
An organization for and by drug users aiming to increase the health and sustain the human rights of people who use currently illicit substances.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the alcohol and other drug abuse professional. Certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists and clinical supervisors.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
CCSA is a non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association
A non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling.
Massachusetts Sober Housing Corporation
Details about this organization which purchases large houses to create Oxford Houses, the most successful sober housing model for recovering alcoholics and addicts.
Israel Society for the Prevention of Alcoholism
Founded in 1976 to develop and advance research, prevention and treatment of alcoholism.
Pacific Asian Alcohol and Drug Program - PAADP
A program of Special Service For Groups (SSG) organized by a group of community citizens concerned with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the Pacific Asian community of the greater Los Angeles area.
Society for the Study of Addiction
A society of professionals in the field of the addictions that share their knowledge, skills, and friendships.
Harm Reduction Project
Advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to at-risk populations. Our mission is to reduce the harm associated with marginalized behaviors.
Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
The mission of N.A.C.M. is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions.
Recovery Alliance of El Paso
The Recovery Alliance is an organization of men and women who engage in recovery support services, for and by the recovery community in El Paso, Texas.
Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)
To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. CASAT is located at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals
Association of practitioners in the substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) field - including counsellors, key workers, referrers, nurses, doctors. Includes news, training and jobs sections.
Tennessee Outcomes for Alcohol and Drug Services
Evaluations and reports generated from research on treatment effectiveness. Also includes info about alcohol, drugs, and treatment providers.
Health and Addictions Research, Inc.
A private, non-profit organization, enhances the quality of programs and policies in the substance abuse and health fields through applied research, program evaluation, and total quality management.
Substance Abuse Program Administrators' Certification Commission
The national (U.S.) certifying body for workplace substance abuse program administrators.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
Northwest Center for Health & Safety
Information on health issues relating to illegal substances, and advocates for keeping drugs illegal.
Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy
All-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.
International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education
Professional association of individuals, programs, and students specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Represents almost 200 not-for-profit and for-profit providers and advocates private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs throughout the U.S
Essex Drug Action Team
Information and resources for professionals and the community about drug and alcohol services in the Essex area.
California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.
APT Foundation
The APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit substance abuse and behavioral health organization located in New Haven, CT.
Connecticut Clearinghouse
Resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness.
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for Alcohol and Other Drugs
Site gives listing and information on member states and countries.
American Council for Drug Education
A substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
Conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical information and policy analysis, and provides assistance to agencies and organizations in substance abuse related fields.
Governor's Prevention Initiative for Youth
An initiative in the state of Connecticut to apply science-based prevention practices to the reduction of substance use amongst 12-17 year old youth.
Kick Alcohol Drug Dependency-KADD
Kentucky based non-profit organization helping people with the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug dependency problems.
The Sober Living Network
Information, training, and advocacy for operating and owning sober living homes. Includes directory of recovery houses in California.
Kansas Alcohol & Drug Service Providers Association
An association composed of program directors of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs across the state of Kansas.
Association for Medical Education & Research in Substance Abuse
Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.
MAAC Project
It has developed specific services to address the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse to help achieve long-term sobriety. Recovery and Human resources.
Arium Foundation Resources for Addictions
A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
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MedBioWorld's Addiction & Substance Abuse Associations
Fifty direct links to addiction and substance abuse associations, organizations, and databases.
NIAAA
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
ALAC's primary objective is to promote moderation in the use of alcohol and to develop and promote strategies that will reduce alcohol related problems for New Zealand.
Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation
Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.
NCADD
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a volunteer health organization providing education, information, help and hope. Includes alcoholism facts, and youth information.
The Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association
Promotes standards in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education and training.
The Women's Addiction Foundation
Assists women faced with substance abuse issues and provides resources to promote education and prevention, as well as treatment and research.
Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse
NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.
Racing for Recovery: The Todd Crandell Story
Racing for Recovery helps to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions.
Arts and Education In Concert (AEIC)
Using art and educational elements to combat drug abuse and violence by working with students from a young age.
California Society of Addiction Medicine
CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973.
IADDA is a statewide organization representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field.
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, job training, placement and providing space for 12 Step meetings.
information and referral resources for substance abuse and addiction. Very helpful links on all addictions. Site has both English and Espanol.
A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.
Providing training, workshops, educational programs, and consulting services on substance abuse prevention for the State of Kentucky.
A national agency on alcohol misuse in England and Wales. Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems
A focus group that listens to community needs and funds actions that results in substance abuse prevention.
The nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. Offers training, technical assistance, and publications.
Promotes the voluntary total abstinence from all intoxicants and narcotics, and educates youth on abstinence from alcohol.
US national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors, and consultants that provide crisis management services.
Offers addiction news and information source featuring resources and information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.
NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.
Funds substance abuse policy research.
Information about the organization which is one of ten campus-community partnerships involved in the only national initiative working to reduce college binge drinking.
CAADE serves College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared.
For all professionals working in the substance misuse field. Information about membership, regional meetings, annual conference and annual journal, plus a resources link page.
Plan, promotes, and implements community efforts to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County, Indiana.
Organization whose mission is to help people live a better life free of addiction.
The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
Leaders and interested others from recovering professional groups who have joined together to provide networking and support for those recovering from chemical dependency.
Drug education, including the fight against drugs, alcohol and tobacco education, the anti-drug message, and character development.
Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.
Social Workers and Professionals can learn about 12 Step analysis and earn certifications.
The primary mission of LICADD is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drugĀ addictions, and related problems.
Drug facts, photos, resources, and related information.
Advocacy for the prevention of alcohol related harm in Europe.
Our goal is to eliminate the stigma of addiction through education and the recognition of the social and economic contributions of recovering people.
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education.
Learn about the foundation, its programs and its fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
The AIAR conducts patient-centered research in the field of addiction, with a strong focus on the mechanisms of treatment effectiveness.
State-wide substance abuse and gambling prevention organization dedicated to working with churches, schools, youth and community groups in Illinois.
EATA is a charitable organization of treatment providers working to improve access and quality in the treatment of substance dependency. Site contains details of activities, and recent news.
Dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere.
CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free
CASPER is comprised of the nation's leading medical, public health and sport organizations to help focus the efforts on the legislation to regulate steroid precursors in dietary supplements.
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR) is dedicated to research on the biological basis for addiction, its underlying causes, and modalities for treatment interventions.
Organisation supporting the psychopedagogical approach helping drug addicts to return to a drug free life style.
Promotes excellence internationally in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena.
About the organization, publications, news, upcoming events and related links.
Networking organization of professionals in the addiction and recovery fields that meets monthly. Addresses topics such as substance abuse, residential treatment, interventions, and current issues. Continuing education units are offered for CAADAC, MFT an
Network of 18 resource centers for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Includes more than 40 centers and organizations.
Details about the organization, links and contact information.
Established in 1980 in Middlesex County, our mission is to prevent the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and related problems through prevention education, advocacy and public awareness.
European network for exchange, exposition, and action research. Does peer training and exchange of knowledge for professionals working in drug prevention and harm minimization.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.
Provides certification for substance abuse professionals.
Details about this organization which focuses on demand reduction in drug abuse through education for prevention , treatment and supporting families oppressed by drug abuse. Includes objectives, programs and contact details.
International conference on substance abuse and HIV held in Mumbai, India.
An organization for and by drug users aiming to increase the health and sustain the human rights of people who use currently illicit substances.
Offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the alcohol and other drug abuse professional. Certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists and clinical supervisors.
CCSA is a non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
A non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling.
Details about this organization which purchases large houses to create Oxford Houses, the most successful sober housing model for recovering alcoholics and addicts.
Founded in 1976 to develop and advance research, prevention and treatment of alcoholism.
A program of Special Service For Groups (SSG) organized by a group of community citizens concerned with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the Pacific Asian community of the greater Los Angeles area.
A society of professionals in the field of the addictions that share their knowledge, skills, and friendships.
Advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to at-risk populations. Our mission is to reduce the harm associated with marginalized behaviors.
The mission of N.A.C.M. is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions.
The Recovery Alliance is an organization of men and women who engage in recovery support services, for and by the recovery community in El Paso, Texas.
To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. CASAT is located at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Association of practitioners in the substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) field - including counsellors, key workers, referrers, nurses, doctors. Includes news, training and jobs sections.
Evaluations and reports generated from research on treatment effectiveness. Also includes info about alcohol, drugs, and treatment providers.
A private, non-profit organization, enhances the quality of programs and policies in the substance abuse and health fields through applied research, program evaluation, and total quality management.
The national (U.S.) certifying body for workplace substance abuse program administrators.
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
Information on health issues relating to illegal substances, and advocates for keeping drugs illegal.
All-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.
Professional association of individuals, programs, and students specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Represents almost 200 not-for-profit and for-profit providers and advocates private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs throughout the U.S
Information and resources for professionals and the community about drug and alcohol services in the Essex area.
Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.
The APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit substance abuse and behavioral health organization located in New Haven, CT.
Resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness.
Site gives listing and information on member states and countries.
A substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
Conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical information and policy analysis, and provides assistance to agencies and organizations in substance abuse related fields.
An initiative in the state of Connecticut to apply science-based prevention practices to the reduction of substance use amongst 12-17 year old youth.
Kentucky based non-profit organization helping people with the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug dependency problems.
Information, training, and advocacy for operating and owning sober living homes. Includes directory of recovery houses in California.
An association composed of program directors of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs across the state of Kansas.
Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.
It has developed specific services to address the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse to help achieve long-term sobriety. Recovery and Human resources.
A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
Fifty direct links to addiction and substance abuse associations, organizations, and databases.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
ALAC's primary objective is to promote moderation in the use of alcohol and to develop and promote strategies that will reduce alcohol related problems for New Zealand.
Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a volunteer health organization providing education, information, help and hope. Includes alcoholism facts, and youth information.
Promotes standards in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education and training.
Assists women faced with substance abuse issues and provides resources to promote education and prevention, as well as treatment and research.
NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.
Racing for Recovery helps to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions.
Using art and educational elements to combat drug abuse and violence by working with students from a young age.
CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973.
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