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Federal Resources - General
The following are opioid-related resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Ad...
Connect and Collaborate
With lives being lost daily, the opioid crisis is an all-hands-on-deck epidemic. Across the U.S.,...
Get Ahead of the Problem
A leader from the Boys & Girls Club of America said recently, "Children may make up 25 percent of...
Rebuild and Restore
Addiction can leave the lives of individuals and their families dramatically altered by the loss ...
Building Community Capacity
We can save lives by referring people to proper treatment and helping them navigate systems of co...
Open Your Doors
Connecting to a supportive community and reestablishing strong relationships are essential elemen...
Increase Awareness
A West Virginia pastor wisely said, "Churches are not neutral bystanders: What they don't say is ...
Overview
Increase Awareness Addiction is a treatable, chronic, medical condition. Tap local health expe...
The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit
Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring Hope to Our Communities Every day, 130+ American...
Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions
Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions To address all aspects of drug abuse and its harmful...
Treatment and Recovery
Can addiction be treated successfully? YES. Addiction is a treatable disease. Research in the sc...
Addiction and Health
What are the medical consequences of drug addiction? People who suffer from addiction often have...
Drugs and the Brain
Introducing the Human Brain The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. This three-po...
Preventing Drug Abuse: The Best Strategy
Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? As noted previously, early use...
Drug Abuse and Addiction
What is drug addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is chara...
Introduction
Why study drug abuse and addiction? Abuse of and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and illicit and...
Preface
How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction For much of the past century,...
Get Support (Partnership to End Addiction)
Helpline Support Speak to one of our trained specialists by phone, email or text, and get answer...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body
By Lindsay CurtisMedically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO For full paper, refer to: https://w...
Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth
Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth According to the Surgeon General's Report Fa...