A Parent's Guide to Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Where to Go for Help

Consumer Affairs - Reviews of Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers

Drugfree.org - Here you will find a wealth of information, tools and opportunities to help prevent and get help for drug and alcohol abuse by teens and young adults.

FindTreatment.SAMHSA.gov - SAMHSA’s online searchable directory of alcohol and drug abuse programs located around the country.

TimeToAct.drugfree.org - This Partnership of the Drugfree.org website provides parents with step-by-step guidance on what to do if they think or know that their child is using drugs or alcohol.

TimetoGetHelp.drugfree.org - This Partnership of the Drugfree.org website gives parents a better understanding of teen and young adult substance abuse and addiction and a community to share their experiences and support one another.

Hotlines & Helplines
Hotlines are a helpful way to access information, help and resources if you suspect your child or teen is abusing drugs. Here are several nationally recognized hotlines that you can turn to for help.

800-662-HELP (4357) - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Hotline, SAMHSA’s toll-free telephone number for alcohol and drug information/treatment referral assistance.

800-448-3000 - Girls and Boys Town National Hotline

800-390-4056 - The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center

800-969-NMHA(6642) - Mental Health America

800-789-2647 - National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA

800-784-6776 - The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center

855-DRUGFREE (378-4373) - The Partnership at Drugfree.org’s Parents' Toll-Free Helpline offers assistance to parents who want to talk to someone about their child’s drug use and drinking. English and Spanish languages are available.
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