Resource Center for People With Substance Use Disorder, Families, and Addiction Professionals

Almost 21 million Americans ages 12 and older had a problem with the use of alcohol or drugs in 2015, the latest year for which data is available, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness of mental health and substance use disorders and celebrate those who recover.

In honor of this very important month and all the valuable work that is done year-round to improve understanding of addiction, here is a list of resources for those with a substance use disorder and the people who love them, and also for the professionals who treat them.

Resources for People With a Substance Use Disorder

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
• Cocaine Anonymous
• Crystal Meth Anonymous
• Faces & Voices of Recovery
• Help Guide
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Opioid Treatment Program Directory
• Rethinking Drinking
• SAMHSA's National Helpline

Resources for Family Members and Loved Ones of a Person With Substance Use Disorders

• Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization
• Al-Anon
• Alateen
• Families Anonymous
• Nar-Anon
• National Association for Children of Addiction
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Resources for Addiction Professionals

• Alcohol Research Current Reviews
• American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
• American Society of Addiction Medicine
• The Association of Addiction Professionals
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatment publications
• Clinical Trials Network
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices
• Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction

Get Help Today

If you have an addiction or love someone who has an addiction, reach out for help—you don't have to go through this alone. There are caring people and organizations that can provide guidance.

Purdue University Global is proud to provide quality education and resources for addiction professionals to drive positive change in the lives of others.