The best way to understand addiction and recovery is to learn all that you can about it.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida Our mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Partnership to End Addiction drugfree.org/ Ending addiction starts with connection.
Addiction Policy Forum www.addictionpolicy.org/ We envision a world where addiction is no longer a major health problem.
SAMHSA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov/ SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.