National Web-based Treatment Resources

·      Addiction Helpline – This free and confidential referral service provides resources to find a treatment center that best fits your needs. Referral searches can be narrowed by drug. An online assessment must be completed by anyone seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one.  http://www.addiction-help-line.com/

·      Addiction Recovery Institute – ARI is a comprehensive detoxification center in New York City that provides detoxification for prescription drugs, heroin, nicotine and alcohol.  This web-site contains information on several detoxification procedures for opiates including overnight opiate detoxification and 3-day outpatient opiate detoxification.  http://www.detox24.com/

·      Addiction Resource Guide – Whether you’re an informed professional or a confused parent, this web site provides a comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilities online. Aspects of addiction and various treatment options are explained and a detailed personality profile of each facility listed in the directory is provided.  http://www.addictionresourceguide.com/

·      American Council for Drug Education – This information and referral network provides information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to private and public treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers in all 50 states. http://www.drughelp.org/

·      The Online Recovery Resource Directory – This resource directory provides information on outpatient and inpatient substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment, 12 step self-help programs, on-line counseling and chat forums. http://www.soberrecovery.com/

·      SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator - This web site provides a national directory of more than 11,000 drug abuse and alcoholism treatment programs for adolescents and adults, including residential treatment centers, outpatient treatment programs, and hospital inpatient programs. http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

·      Teen Challenge – This organization works with teens to educate them about the dangers of drugs in settings including schools, juvenile halls, jails, and prisons. Teen Challenge offers a 1-year residential, Christian-based program for adults and adolescents designed to help participants learn how to live drug-free lives. This web site provides a directory of residential treatment centers as well as a prayer room, testimonials, a parent’s guide, and drug information.  http://www.teenchallenge.com