Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association

"Not In My House" - Adolescent Heroin Abuse

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Join Together

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions

Partnership for a Drug Free America

American Council for Drug Education

The Illinois Marijuana Lectures

The CENAPS Corporation

D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education

H.E.A.L. Help End Addiction with Love

Tough Love International

Serve One Another

National Web-based Treatment Resources

·      Addiction Helpline – This free and confidential referral service provides resources to find a treatment center that best fits your needs. Referral searches can be narrowed by drug. An online assessment must be completed by anyone seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one.  http://www.addiction-help-line.com/

·      Addiction Recovery Institute – ARI is a comprehensive detoxification center in New York City that provides detoxification for prescription drugs, heroin, nicotine and alcohol.  This web-site contains information on several detoxification procedures for opiates including overnight opiate detoxification and 3-day outpatient opiate detoxification.  http://www.detox24.com/

·      Addiction Resource Guide – Whether you’re an informed professional or a confused parent, this web site provides a comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilities online. Aspects of addiction and various treatment options are explained and a detailed personality profile of each facility listed in the directory is provided.  http://www.addictionresourceguide.com/

·      American Council for Drug Education – This information and referral network provides information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to private and public treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers in all 50 states. http://www.drughelp.org/

·      The Online Recovery Resource Directory – This resource directory provides information on outpatient and inpatient substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment, 12 step self-help programs, on-line counseling and chat forums. http://www.soberrecovery.com/

·      SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator - This web site provides a national directory of more than 11,000 drug abuse and alcoholism treatment programs for adolescents and adults, including residential treatment centers, outpatient treatment programs, and hospital inpatient programs. http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

·      Teen Challenge – This organization works with teens to educate them about the dangers of drugs in settings including schools, juvenile halls, jails, and prisons. Teen Challenge offers a 1-year residential, Christian-based program for adults and adolescents designed to help participants learn how to live drug-free lives. This web site provides a directory of residential treatment centers as well as a prayer room, testimonials, a parent’s guide, and drug information.  http://www.teenchallenge.com

Advocacy and Political Reform for Drug Abuse Treatment

·      The Alliance Project – This organization is an effort by a broad range of organizations with the common goal of changing the attitudes of public leaders and policy makers toward support of individuals with the disease of substance abuse as well as substance abuse treatment, prevention, and research efforts. http://www.defeataddiction.org/

·      Join Together Online – This organization is a national resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence sponsored by the Boston University School of Public Health. This site includes information on Demand Treatment!, a nationwide initiative to help community leaders identify ways to increase demand for interventions and treatment. http://www.jointogether.org/sa/action/dt/r.org/tx/

·      The Lindesmith Center-Drug Policy Foundation – This organization has as its mission broadening and better informing the public debate on drug policy and related issues through a guiding principle of harm reduction. The site contains an online library, research briefs, a news and office of legal affairs section. http://www.lindesmith.org/

·      The Media Awareness Project (MAP) – MAP is a worldwide network dedicated to drug policy reform. This site includes a drug news and newsletter section, a DrugSense Chat room, and opportunity to join a discussion group. http://www.mapinc.org/

·      National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA) – This organization is composed of methadone maintenance patients and supporters of quality methadone maintenance treatment and states as its primary objective “advocating for the patient in treatment by destigmatizing and empowering methadone patients.” This site includes a web discussion forum, an online library, and information on methadone myths, upcoming conferences, and local NAMA chapters. http://www.methadone.org/

Other Resources related to Heroin Addiction

·      American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – ASAM identifies itself as a medical specialty society “dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.” This web site provides the American Medical Association’s directory of resources to select a physician by name or specialty, and resources for treatment providers including guidelines for HIV infection and AIDS in addiction treatment, pain management, patient placement criteria, and abstracts of the Journal of Addictive Diseases. http://www.asam.org

·      Champion of Hope – This organization, based in Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to the prevention of adolescent substance abuse through the Christian-based motivational speaking presentations of a recovering addict. The site provides information on the speaker’s techniques, as well as contact and scheduling information. A Chat room was recently added to this site for youth to receive support for their addiction issues. The support chat is held Saturday afternoons from 5-7p.m. and is monitored by adult facilitators. http://www.welcome.to/champion_of_hope.com

·      Focus Adolescent Services – This organization identifies itself as “an Internet clearinghouse of resources, support, and information to help your teen and heal your family.”  Users are encouraged to reference substance abuse information under the resources section. Information is provided specific to the signs and symptoms of heroin abuse. http://www.focusas.com/index.html

·      Freevibe – This web site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. The site is targeted at a teen audience and provides information on drugs and alcohol, alternatives to substance use, and an opportunity for teens to share their story. http://www.freevibe.com/index.shtml

·      Heroin Action Coalition of Carroll County – HACCC is a group that was formed in Maryland in response to high rates of heroin addiction and heroin related deaths in the community. The goals of HACCC include providing support to families suffering from heroin addiction and operating a resource and referral service specific to heroin addiction, crisis intervention, treatment and prevention. This web site includes personal stories, signs of use or addiction, legislation, and a directory of related links. http://www.heroinaction.org/

·      Heroin Alert – This web site tells a mother’s story of the death of her daughter to heroin. Additionally, insight into the addiction process may be gained through reading excerpts of the daughter’s journal. A condolence register is included. http://www.heroinalert.org/

·      Heroin Times – This is a monthly online magazine devoted to news, stories, and articles related to heroin addiction and recovery. http://www.herointimes.com

·      N.A.S.A. Recovery (Narcotics and Alcohol Services for Addiction Prevention and Recovery) – - With over 100 pages, 500 plus links, Author and Recovery Guru Shelly Marshall, Recovery Staff, and our Board Member Professionals, we are the preferred choice web site on everything relating to substance abuse and treatment, prevention, medical, recovery, spirituality, and so much more...http://www.nasarecovery.com

·      National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information – This is a service of SAMHSA that provides free searches, information, and publications on substance abuse topics. http://www.health.org/

·      National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) – NIDA supports research and the dissemination of results to improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy. This web site includes information on common drugs of abuse, publications, and information for research and health professionals. http://www.nida.nih.gov

·      Our Wall – This web site is a memorial dedicated to loved ones lost to heroin. The wall includes biographies and pictures. Visitors may view or add a name to the wall, as well as participate in a discussion forum. http://www.ourwall.net/

·      OxyKills – This web site contains information on the dangers of Oxycontin, a CNS depressant drug, in memory of an 18-year-old overdose victim. http://www.oxyabusekills.com

·      Parenting is Prevention – The mission of this web site is to assist parents and others in raising children to be healthy, drug-free, productive adults through providing tips, informational resources, links to local and national organizations, and opportunities to have questions answered. http://www.parentingisprevention.org/

·      Parents Anonymous Inc. – Parents Anonymous is a family strengthening program that builds upon the strengths of parents to ensure that children live and grow in safe, nurturing homes. Parents anonymous groups are free of charge and open to all community members. This web site provides information about the principles of this organization as well as details about the network. http://www.parentsanonymous.org/

·      Parents in Recovery – This is a segment on the web-site of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics that addresses issues for parents of a child in  treatment for chemical dependency. http://www.nacoa.net/parecov.htm

·      Residents Attacking Drugs (RAD) – RAD is a non-profit organization in Maryland, founded after several heroin-related deaths in their rural town, and is dedicated to public awareness and prevention of drug use. This site contains statistics on heroin, related links, and information on “Heroin Kills”, a prevention film sponsored by RAD.  http://www.heroinkills.com/

·      The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – SAMHSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services devoted toward improving the lives of individuals and families effected by substance abuse and mental illness. This web site contains links related to substance abuse and mental health topics, a clearinghouse for substance abuse and mental health literature, and a link to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, a division of SAMHSA.http://www.samhsa.gov/

Self-help Groups: National Directories

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