Patient Resources
Affiliations and Resources
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
AAAP promotes accessibility to the highest quality treatment for all who need it; excellence in clinical practice in addiction psychiatry; education; the dissemination of new information in the field; and encourage research on the etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of the addictions.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
ASAM’s mission is to increase access to and improve the quality of addiction treatment through physician education, support research and to establish addiction medicine as a primary specialty recognized by professional organizations.
National Council on Alcoholism and Dependency (NCADD)
NCAAD provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of Affiliates.
800-NCA-CALL For information and referral.
800-654-HOPE For family & friends of addicted persons.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA brings the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. They support and conduct research across a broad range of disciplines. They also ensure 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.