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This site contains a comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilities nationally. Each listing includes a detailed personality profile of the facility.

The nation’s medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions.

At college recovery we provide evidence-based, academically-focused treatment modalities.

Hazelden is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. We provide residential and outpatient treatment for adults and young people, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professionals. Hazelden is also known as the world’s premier publisher of information on this subject and related areas

NAADAC is the premier global organization of addiction focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities.

This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.

2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.

NACoA is the only national nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcoholics.

The National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability Inc., (NAADD) promotes awareness and education about substance abuse among people with co-existing disabilities.

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected.

The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages. CSPI seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol; it represents citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and it works to ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good.

The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. – based in Norwalk, Connecticut – is dedicated to fulfilling its mission of "saving lives by inspiring youth to be drug free." The organization was founded in 1997, shortly after Ginger and Larry Katz lost their son, Ian, to a heroin overdose. Since then, The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. has been dedicated to fulfilling a promise Ginger made to Ian: she promised to do everything in her power to prevent this tragedy from happening to another family.

Drugwatch.com offers information on prescription and over-the-counter medication and their associated side effects.

Drug Strategies promotes more effective approaches to the nation's drug problems and supports private and public efforts to reduce the demand for drugs through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement and community initiatives.

Largest and oldest professional association for persons in the employee assistance program field, representing more than 7,000 individuals and organizations with an interest in employee assistance in 107 chapters around the globe.

A forum for young people, this site encourages empowered decision-making.

healthfinder.gov is a site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. healthfinder.gov is a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder.gov links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.

The mission of the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. is to reduce the use of illegal drugs. We work to achieve this mission by conducting research, promoting ideas that are affordable and scalable, linking with other individuals and groups to create synergies, and presenting new ideas at national meetings and in the media and by writing papers and reports that appear in leading journals and publications.

The Jason Foundation, Incorporated (JFI) mission is dedicated to the prevention of the "Silent Epidemic" of youth suicide through educational awareness programs for young people, educators, parents and community groups.

This web site provides teens with straightforward information on drug use, providing them real life examples of how drug use can impact their lives.

The Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free is a national effort that focuses on the prevention of alcohol use by children ages 9 to 15. Their goal is to educate the American public about the dangers of early alcohol use and to mobilize action to prevent it.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence provides education, information, help and hope in the fight against the chronic, often fatal disease of alcoholism and other drug addiction.

The NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, stimulates media coverage about inhalant issues, develops informational materials, produces ViewPoint (a quarterly newsletter), provides training and technical assistance and leads a week-long national grassroots inhalant education and awareness campaign.

NIDA created this Website to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.

Makes available tips, information, and links for parents and families raising drug-free kids.

Many teens are confronted with drugs at some point during their teenage years. Be it at school, at home or with friends, teens have One Choice to make: to use or not to use alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other drugs. This site provides information about why not using any drugs is the best choice for health.

Information on topics such as drug & alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, self-harm, and includes other addictions-related information & resources

"Rethinking Drinking," designed to help users define their drinking patterns and develop strategies and options for dealing with alcohol-related problems.

Medicines play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be taken with care. Unused portions of these medicines must be disposed of properly to avoid harm to wildlife, pets, and people.

This site is maintained to provide technical resources and factual information about student testing programs – a proven deterrent to student drug use.

Part of The Anti-Drug site, helps teachers find drug prevention resources for use in the classroom.

The Tobacco Dependence Program (TDP) is dedicated to reducing the harm to health caused by tobacco use. The TDP particularly aims to provide expertise on quitting smoking for those who need it most.

Write Action, Inc. constructs exciting and compelling content on topics such as addiction, parenting, teen issues and recovery.

CSAP's mission is to provide national leadership in the Federal effort to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug problems.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services established to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

SAMHSA's Collaborative for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) is a national substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance (T/TA) system dedicated to strengthening prevention systems and the nation's behavioral health workforce.

DrugAlert.org is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about drug recalls, side effects, and pending litigation associated with various drugs and their manufacturers.

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.

The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (for ONDCP) has developed DrugStory.org to present the latest drug-related information to entertainment writers and feature journalists. DrugStory.org offers its audience of writers links to Web sites that offer detailed content on specific drugs and drug related issues.

This web site contains information that FDA had developed to inform retailers and consumers about the regulation, which prohibited the sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to children.

A key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder.gov links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.

The Task Force will focus key Federal agencies on the work of ensuring that Americans receive the coverage and treatment that they need.

The Office of Veterans Services is a component program of the Division of Social Work Services. The Veterans Services Coordinator provides assistance, information and referrals regarding eligibility for services and service related benefits to military veterans and their family. The Veterans Services Office maintains close liaison with the various veterans' organizations within the county and provides support for veteran events through the Middlesex County Veterans Advisory Council (MCVAC) under the auspices of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning alcohol and substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment, the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is a service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, which is under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Federal agency, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Maintains statistics on DWI and DUI.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We believe that those who stood first in line to defend their country should also be first in line to reap the benefits of freedom: a fair chance for a good education, a good job and a good life.

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership to federal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-the art knowledge and practices across America, and providing grants for the implementation of these crime fighting strategies.

The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, the goals of which are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences.

This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, show the location of facilities around the country that treat alcohol and drug abuse problems.

Maintains and improves the health and well-being of veterans through health care, social services, education, and research.

Working Partners strives to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and alcohol problems.

2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.

The nation’s medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.

Nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages.

CADCA is the premier membership organization of over 5,000 Community Coalitions nationwide, each fighting the problems associated with substance abuse and violence – one community at a time.

They have been helping problem and compulsive (pathological) gamblers and those affected by this illness since 1983. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. is of the leaders in providing professional and compassionate services to a wide range of audiences. Their mission is to provide prevention, education and referral services to anyone affected by this illness.

Faces & Voices of Recovery is committed to organizing and mobilizing the millions of Americans in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction, our families, friends, and allies to speak with one voice.

You have the power to help protect your family from drug abuse. With the right tools and knowledge from GetSmartAboutDrugs.com, you can get the facts as well as advice and stories from other parents who've gone through what you're going through.

MADD is more than just moms – we're real people – dads, young people, and other concerned individuals who want to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.

The Moving Forward Self-Help Center is a place where adult mental health consumers gather in a warm, safe, supportive and friendly environment. An environment, designed to empower consumers to realize a lifestyle centered on wellness and recovery. Come join us and together we can help each other learn, grow and succeed.

Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home.

A Grassroots Coalition for parents and loved ones who are suffering the ravaging effects of substance abuse.

Organization provides awareness, resources, referral, prevention, education and life skills to Parents of Children in Substance Abuse Situations

Parents Toll-Free Helpline is a nationwide support service that offers assistance to parents and other primary caregivers of children who want to talk to someone about their child’s drug use and drinking.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) is a private non-profit, non-partisan coalition of professionals from the communications industry. Our mission is to reduce demand for illicit drugs in America through media communication.

Promising Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies strives to contribute to reducing alcohol-related problems among college and university students by motivating institutions of higher education to share their resources and strategies.

Information on topics such as drug & alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, self-harm, and includes other addictions-related information & resources

RWJ's Trauma & Injury Prevention department provides safety education and resources for Seniors. Our community programs and events focus on reducing injuries at home and on the road, including preventing falls, pedestrian accidents and driving safety.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org is a drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resource, existing to help parents and caregivers effectively address alcohol and drug abuse with their teens and young adults.

A movement united to empower young people to find and sustain recovery

A 12-step program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes who meet to find freedom from the past and ways to improve today.

Hope and help for families and friends of alcoholics.

Hope and help for alcoholics.

Families Against Addiction ( central NJ ) is a support group that attempts to remove the stigma of addiction. The group focuses on families who are effected by their drug addict loved ones. This group is not a 12 step program. FAMILIES AGAINST ADDICTION specifically focuses on each family member, helps identify their issues, and develop new healthy coping skills to reach a healthy balance in life. Learning about addiction and dual diagnosis and any current drug laws will be discussed in meetings. FAMILIES AGAINST ADDICTION is a closed group on Facebook and on site meetings held every Tuesday night in the Old Bridge library 7pm to 8:45.

The self-help organization of Gam-Anon is a life saving instrument for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

A voluntary mutual-help group for Jews in recovery from alcohol and other chemical abuse. Through JACS, recovering Jews and their families connect with one another, explore their Jewish roots, and discover resources within Judaism to enhance their recovery.

Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.

This one-stop resource is for people in or seeking recovery from addiction, their families and friends and for addiction treatment service providers and other allied service professionals.

The Nar-Anon Family Group is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you.

NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.

Through its toll-free NJ helpline 1-800-367-6274 provides contacts for over 6,750 local self-help groups in New Jersey. Also helps those in NJ interested in joining with others to start new self-help groups. Website currently contains information on 200 local mental health groups, as well as literature, training schedule, and more.

Nicotine Anonymous is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. All are welcome, and there are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using nicotine.

The NJ Connect for Recovery Call Line was established to support two distinct groups across the state of New Jersey: those concerned with their own opiate use; and, those who are experiencing distress related to the opiate use of a friend or family member.  This service is a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental forum that New Jerseyans may call to connect, grow and transform through a unique combination of supportive counseling from Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Peer Specialists.

NJ Quitline is a free telephone-counseling service for smokers who are ready to stop. Call today and speak with your own quit coach. No matter which quit method you choose the Quitline can more than double your chances for success.

The mission of Parents Anonymous is to protect children by strengthening families. It provides mutual support and parent leadership in free, professionally facilitated self-help groups for parents statewide.

SMART offers free face-to-face and online mutual help groups. SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training) helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. SMART is an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.