Resources

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, alcohol and drug addiction treatment, and mental health services.

  • Alabama Department of Mental Health - Promotes the development of a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based services for consumers diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

  • Faces and Voices of Recovery – Dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of recovery, developing recovery support services, and reducing discrimination against those in recovery

  • Effectiveness of Methadone and Buprenorphine - A National Institute on Drug Abuse research report outlining the effectiveness of Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, and Methadone in reducing opioid use and opioid use disorder-related symptoms.

  • How Opioid Abuse Leads to Heroin Use - A DEA report linking opioid abuse to heroin usage.

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The CDC's "Rx Awareness" campaign aims to fight against the prescription opioid overdose crisis by increasing awareness and knowledge among Americans about the risks of prescription opioids and stop inappropriate use.

  • MakeTheConnection.net – This U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website connects Veterans, their family members, and friend, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.

  • Operation Prevention – A joint venture between Discovery Education and the DEA intending to educate middle and high school students about the truth of opioid and heroin addiction.

  • The complete HIV/AIDs Resource – A comprehensive source of HIV and AIDS information. A great site for resources, research, and news.

  • Facts and Recommendations for Patients and Families - A National Institute on Drug Abuse research report explaining the science of addiction.

  • The Journey Recovery Project -- an interactive web resource for pregnant and parenting women who have questions or concerns about opioid and other substance use.

  • Hepatitis Central – A Hepatitis C website dedicated to those living with the condition including the latest news about infection, transmission, symptoms, treatment breakthroughs, and medical progress.

  • Renew Magazine - supports individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and their loved ones by providing relevant and engaging information and resources to keep them connected and encourage them to create and embrace a healthy lifestyle as they recover in the real world.

  • The National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment - is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about opioid addiction and treatment with buprenorphine.