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Provides help and hope to families and friends of those struggling with substance misuse.

Family members have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others who have faced similar disorders and teens can come together to share experiences to find effective ways to cope.

AA is an international fellowship of people who have had an alcohol use disorder. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their alcohol misuse. Central Office contacts:

Los Angeles: (323) 936-4343

New York: (212) 870-3400

Chicago: (312) 346-1475

San Francisco: (415) 674-1821

ASAM is a professional medical society representing over 6,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of substance misuse treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with substance misuse.

Carmine Thompson is a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) and Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) who specializes in alcohol and substance misuse, drug addiction, mental disorders and eating disorder interventions.

(800) 980-3927

CDC works to protect America from health and safety threats, fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. They provide support and information on the epidemic of opioid misuse, overdose deaths and prevention.

The CO*RE mission is to promote individual and population health and public safety through timely, evidence-based, outcome-oriented and interprofessional education related to the comprehensive management of pain, substance misuse and their comorbidities.

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit treatment provider singularly focused on the problem of substance misuse. The Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.

The Mayo Clinic experts in addiction services and psychiatry and psychology services treat thousands of people each year who have an alcohol or substance misuse. Their goal is to help those struggling and their families and loved ones with and through their ongoing journey of recovery.

Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. They aim to carry the message of recovery and make a program of recovery available to people with addiction everywhere. NA's vision is that every person in the world who has an addiction has the chance to experience the organization's message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life.

The NSC's mission is safety: to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC experts conducted an extensive review of current literature, state legislation and data to create a comprehensive report on the status of the opioid crisis and asks: what can we do to turn the tide of an epidemic that is endangering the future of our country?

SAFE Project is a national nonprofit working through a disciplined, collaborative, multi-pronged and non-partisan approach to end the nation's catastrophic opioid epidemic. Their mission is to contribute in a tangible way to overcoming the addiction epidemic in the United States. Their vision is to support action that will prevent fatal drug overdoses, and to otherwise mitigate substance use disorder's impact on our society.

SAMHSA is an agency within the US. Dept. of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

SAMHSA has a national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD — for hearing impaired). This hotline can provide free and confidential information for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. You can also find a list of opioid treatment programs by state here.