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National Institute on Drug Abuse
The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
The Amsterdam Institute for Addiction Research
The AIAR conducts patient-centered research in the field of addiction, with a strong focus on the mechanisms of treatment effectiveness.
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction
EATA is a charitable organization of treatment providers working to improve access and quality in the treatment of substance dependency. Site contains details of activities, and recent news.
Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse
NIDA-sponsored research center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Develops and evaluates specific substance abuse treatments for adolescents. Provides findings to the public as well as the research and treatment communities.
Health and Addictions Research, Inc.
A private, non-profit organization, enhances the quality of programs and policies in the substance abuse and health fields through applied research, program evaluation, and total quality management.
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for Alcohol and Other Drugs
Site gives listing and information on member states and countries.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
CCSA is a non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
The nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. We offer training, technical assistance, and publications.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Established in 1980 in Middlesex County, our mission is to prevent the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction and related problems through prevention education, advocacy and public awareness.
NIAAA
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
NCADD
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a volunteer health organization providing education, information, help and hope. Includes alcoholism facts, and youth information.
Governor's Prevention Initiative for Youth
An initiative in the state of Connecticut to apply science-based prevention practices to the reduction of substance use amongst 12-17 year old youth.
Pacific Asian Alcohol and Drug Program - PAADP
A program of Special Service For Groups (SSG) organized by a group of community citizens concerned with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the Pacific Asian community of the greater Los Angeles area.
Tennessee Outcomes for Alcohol and Drug Services
Evaluations and reports generated from research on treatment effectiveness. Also includes info about alcohol, drugs, and treatment providers.
Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation
Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.
Israel Society for the Prevention of Alcoholism
Founded in 1976 to develop and advance research, prevention and treatment of alcoholism.
Eurocare
Advocacy for the prevention of alcohol related harm in Europe.
Easy Does It, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, job training, placement and providing space for 12 Step meetings.
Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
ALAC's primary objective is to promote moderation in the use of alcohol and to develop and promote strategies that will reduce alcohol related problems for New Zealand.
Alcohol Concern
A national agency on alcohol misuse in England and Wales. Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems
California Association for Alcohol Drug Educators
CAADE serves College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared.
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction
Works to help ensure that people with substance dependencies get the treatment they need. Includes a directory of treatment providers.
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
Dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere.
Decatur Community Partnership
A focus group that listens to community needs and funds actions that results in substance abuse prevention.
MAAC Project
It has developed specific services to address the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse to help achieve long-term sobriety. Recovery and Human resources.
Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy
All-physician group that promotes a national drug policy that is cost-effective in both human and economic terms.
Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
The primary mission of LICADD is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug  addictions, and related problems.
The Independent Committee on Alcohol & Drugs for United Methodists
Promotes the voluntary total abstinence from all intoxicants and narcotics, and educates youth on abstinence from alcohol.
Connecticut Clearinghouse
Resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness.
Harm Reduction Project
Advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to at-risk populations. Our mission is to reduce the harm associated with marginalized behaviors.
GRA - Helping addiction through prayer.
Helps people experience the love and healing of Our Lady by spreading the word of Medugorje, by working with those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse
For all professionals working in the substance misuse field. Information about membership, regional meetings, annual conference and annual journal, plus a resources link page.
Institute of Certification Evaluation Counseling and Consulting
Social Workers and Professionals can learn about 12 Step analysis and earn certifications.
Arium Foundation Resources for Addictions
A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
Gateway Foundation, Inc
Learn about the foundation, its programs and its fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
Missouri Alcoholism Research Center
About the organization, publications, news, upcoming events and related links.
Partnership for Alcohol Responsibility
Information about the organization which is one of ten campus-community partnerships involved in the only national initiative working to reduce college binge drinking.
MedBioWorld's Associations
Fifty direct links to addiction and substance abuse associations, organizations, and databases.
Hope Conference
Information about Hope 2002, the second international conference on substance abuse and HIV being held in Mumbai, India from December 1-3, 2002.
AFTAB Society
Details about this organization which focuses on demand reduction in drug abuse through education for prevention , treatment and supporting families oppressed by drug abuse. Includes objectives, programs and contact details.
Mendez Foundation
Drug education, including the fight against drugs, alcohol and tobacco education, the anti-drug message, and character development.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-New Jersey
Offers addiction news and information source featuring resources and information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.
Massachusetts Sober Housing Corporation
Details about this organization which purchases large houses to create Oxford Houses, the most successful sober housing model for recovering alcoholics and addicts.
Kansas Alcohol & Drug Service Providers Association
An association composed of program directors of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs across the state of Kansas.
Wisconsin Certification Board for Drug and Alcohol Counselors
Details about the organization, links and contact information.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Illinois
Volunteer organization for promoting public understanding of alcoholism and drug dependence as preventable and treatable diseases.
Friends of Recovery
Our goal is to eliminate the stigma of addiction through education and the recognition of the social and economic contributions of recovering people.
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Drug facts, photos, resources, and related information.
Northwest Center for Health & Safety
Information on health issues relating to illegal substances, and advocates for keeping drugs illegal.
Arts and Education In Concert (AEIC)
Using art and educational elements to combat drug abuse and violence by working with students from a young age.
Texas Opioid Treatment Alliance
Brings together Texas-based methadone maintenence providers and patients in one organization. Provides patients a voice in regulation of the industry.
Texas Association of Addiction Professionals
TAAP is dedicated to the advancement of addiction professionals in the state of Texas
The Women's Addiction Foundation
Assists women faced with substance abuse issues and provides resources to promote education and prevention, as well as treatment and research.
Oklahoma Substance Abuse Services Alliance
Network of 18 resource centers for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Includes more than 40 centers and organizations.
Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals
Association of practitioners in the substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) field - including counsellors, key workers, referrers, nurses, doctors. Includes news, training and jobs sections.
Top End Users' Forum
An organization for and by drug users aiming to increase the health and sustain the human rights of people who use currently illicit substances.
Center for Substance Abuse Research
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR) is dedicated to research on the biological basis for addiction, its underlying causes, and modalities for treatment interventions.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
Addiction Science
A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.
Addiction Intervention Resources
US national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors, and consultants that provide crisis management services.
California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.
Council of Special Mutual Help Groups
Leaders and interested others from recovering professional groups who have joined together to provide networking and support for those recovering from chemical dependency.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association
A non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling.
Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association
IADDA is a statewide organization representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP)
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.
Lubbock Area Council on Substance Abuse and Addiction
information and referral resources for substance abuse and addiction. Very helpful links on all addictions. Site has both English and Espanol.
California Society of Addiction Medicine
CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973.
Society for the Study of Addiction
A society of professionals in the field of the addictions that share their knowledge, skills, and friendships.
Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
Funds substance abuse policy research.
The Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association
Promotes standards in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs through education and training.
Substance Abuse Program Administrators' Certification Commission
The national (U.S.) certifying body for workplace substance abuse program administrators.
The Sober Living Network
Information, training, and advocacy for operating and owning sober living homes. Includes directory of recovery houses in California.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the alcohol and other drug abuse professional. Certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists and clinical supervisors.
The Association For Addiction Professionals
Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.
International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education
Professional association of individuals, programs, and students specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism
Promotes excellence internationally in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related biomedical phenomena.
The Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
Provides certification for substance abuse professionals.
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Represents almost 200 not-for-profit and for-profit providers and advocates private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs throughout the U.S
American Council for Drug Education
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.
T3E
European network for exchange, exposition, and action research. Does peer training and exchange of knowledge for professionals working in drug prevention and harm minimization.
EFTC - European Federation of Therapeutic Communities
Organisation supporting the psychopedagogical approach helping drug addicts to return to a drug free life style.
Foundation for a Functional America
Organization whose mission is to help people live a better life free of addiction.
Association for Medical Education & Research in Substance Abuse
Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
Conducts policy-relevant research and evaluation studies, disseminates statistical information and policy analysis, and provides assistance to agencies and organizations in substance abuse related fields.
Southern California Treatment Providers Network
Networking organization of professionals in the addiction and recovery fields that meets monthly. Addresses topics such as substance abuse, residential treatment, interventions, and current issues. Continuing education units are offered for CAADAC, MFT and LCSW.
Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
The mission of N.A.C.M. is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions.
CASPER - Coalition for Anabolic Steroid Precursor and Ephedra Regulation
CASPER is comprised of the nation's leading medical, public health and sport organizations to help focus the efforts on the legislation to regulate steroid precursors in dietary supplements.
Mid-American Driver Intervention Program
Youngstown, Ohio weekend driver intervention program. 72 hour DUI school ran by Kim & Bob Scotchie and Mid American Court Services.
Recovery Alliance of El Paso
The Recovery Alliance is an organization of men and women who engage in recovery support services, for and by the recovery community in El Paso, Texas.
Drug-Free Marion County
Plan, promotes, and implements community efforts to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County, Indiana.
Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)
To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. CASAT is located at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems
State-wide substance abuse and gambling prevention organization dedicated to working with churches, schools, youth and community groups in Illinois.
APT Foundation
The APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit substance abuse and behavioral health organization located in New Haven, CT.
Kick Alcohol Drug Dependency-KADD
Kentucky based non-profit organization helping people with the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug dependency problems.
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education.
Racing for Recovery: The Todd Crandell Story
Racing for Recovery helps to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions.