Getting Treatment for Drug Abuse
Drug abuse can be devastating to a child's health, but the impact doesn't have to be permanent. For many of the health consequences caused by drugs, treatment is available. The following organizations and medical associations can provide you the information necessary to make the best treatment choices for your child.
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
A 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. The Locator includes more than 10,000 addiction treatment programs, including residential treatment centers, outpatient treatment programs, and hospital inpatient programs for drug addiction and alcoholism. Listings include treatment programs for marijuana, cocaine and heroin addiction, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents.
http://www.addictionscareoptions.com/find-treatment-centers.asp
The National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Call Center was created to provide accurate information and immediate assistance for alcoholism, substance abuse, detox, drug addiction, treatment, rehab and chemical dependency. Information and services are provided at no charge. The center is operated by Healthcare Options and is affiliated with Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Florida, a licensed, residential treatment center.
http://www.nationalhotline.org
A national treatment referral service, operating 24 hours a day to provide help and referrals for treatment and recovery services around the country.
Other Organizations with Websites to Check Out:
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry http://www.aaap.org/
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org/
American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org
American College of Emergency Physicians http://www.acep.org/
American Psychiatric Association http://www.psych.org/
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org
American Society of Addiction Medicine http://www.asam.org/
Department of Health and Human Services http://www.healthfinder.gov/
National Adolescent Health Information Center http://nahic.ucsf.edu/
National Medical Association http://www.nmanet.org/
National Mental Health Association http://www.nmha.org/