Substance Abuse US

Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment. Premier global organization of addiction focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities.

Funds substance abuse policy research. As the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful, and timely change.

Develops and promotes global anti-drug legalization strategies, drug policy and drug prevention tools for parents and youth. Drug prevention and policy organization committed to developing, promoting and sustaining global strategies, policies and laws that will reduce illegal drug use, drug addiction, drug-related injury and death.

The Consortium coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.

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. NAPAFASA can provide training, mentorship, and facilitation to help you expand and improve substance abuse services to the API population!

Represents almost 300 not-for-profit and for-profit providers and advocates private alcoholism and drug dependency treatment programs. NAATP has assumed a strong leadership role on behalf of treatment providers in areas such as treatment standards, education, research, and advocacy of legislative, regulatory and reimbursement positions supported by the field.

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. NASADAD serves as a focal point for the examination of alcohol and other drug related issues of common interest to both other national organizations and federal agencies.

The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction through rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.

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.

Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions. Best known for its research-based national public education programs, the Partnership motivates and equips parents to prevent their children from using drugs and alcohol, and to find help and treatment for family and friends in trouble.

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. The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), at the University of Maryland at College Park, is dedicated to addressing the problems substance abuse creates for individuals, families, and communities.

To improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply research-based practices. The main office of CASAT is at the University of Nevada, Reno and we are organizationally connected to the Division of Health Sciences. There are more than 20 staff members at our main office to assist you, as well as other staff in various parts of the Western Region.

CADCA is a membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to make their community safe, healthy, and drug-free. Training local grassroots groups, known as community anti-drug coalitions, in effective community problem-solving strategies, teaching them how to assess their local substance abuse-related problems and develop a comprehensive plan to address them.

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. Find out more about Phoenix House, ACDE's parent company.

Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions. Contact information, Annual Reports, ASAM history, relevant publications and more.

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.

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Promotes effective response to the diseases of alcoholism and other drug problems through the CAADAC membership base.

CSAM is a specialty society of physicians founded in 1973. Physicians dedicated to improving the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions.  A state chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medecine

Organization of health care professionals dedicated to improving education in the care of individuals with substance abuse problems. MERSA prides itself on its multidisciplinary and multispecialty membership, and its members benefit from the diversity of perspectives.