Help is Available

Many local and national organizations offer drug treatment and prevention programs tailored for specific populations of society (e.g., teens, seniors) and offer free resources to concerned individuals and medical providers who are looking for prevention information to distribute at churches, schools, medical centers, pharmacies, and community events. This list includes the names of a few such organizations.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• Prevention Outreach

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• Rx abuse prevention programs
• Medication use safety training for seniors

Office of National Drug Control Policy

• Prevention resources
• Treatment in healthcare setting

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Poison Control Hotline

• Poison emergency assistance available 24-hours a day
• Poison and prevention resources

Prevention Coalition

• Self-test for addiction
• Educator resources
• Concerned community member resources
• Parent resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• National Helpline
• Buprenorphine physician and treatment program locator
• Opioid treatment program directory