How do I find help for drug or alcohol addiction?

Asking for help and seeking information about addiction is the first and greatest step in recovery. You may be looking help for yourself, or may be struggling to find a way to help a friend or family member.

Most immediately is letting someone know you need help, or getting more information for your loved one. Don’t wait.

If you are in life-threatening crisis situation, either for yourself or a friend or family member, call 9-1-1 immediately.

The internet has a huge wealth of information just by doing a search for “help for addiction”, “recovery help” or any variation. We’ve listed some resources below for your immediate use.

Many drug and alcohol treatment programs offer 24-hour hotlines and internet chat sites. There is no need to wait until tomorrow, or “to see if things just get better.”

WhyRecovery.com is dedicated to answering questions and providing resources for those in need of answers. And if you have questions that aren’t answered here, let us know.

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Questions:

Where can I get help? I can’t afford treatment…what do I do? Can a treatment center help me if I have other problems besides addiction? Do treatment centers help the family members of people who are addicted? How can I avoid the physical and emotional pain of withdrawal and detox? What is the most successful way to treat addiction? What can parents do to help their kids avoid drugs and alcohol? How do I help my friend see that he/she has a drug and alcohol problem? Does everyone need to be admitted to a hospital for treatment? My child is taking drugs, I can't believe it…what can I do? Where can I learn more about addiction and alcohol abuse? Where can I get help after I go through rehab if I think I may relapse? Where can I learn to talk about drugs and alcohol with my children? How can I help myself or my loved one when we live far away from any services? What can I do to support my addicted family or friend? My neighbor's kids are involved in drugs, how do I help?