Substance Use and Addiction Resources

Definition: Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social or emotional harm.

Screening & Treatment

• Online Mental Health Screening

I’m worried about someone

• Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
• Support Groups for Families of Loved Ones Who Are Misusing Substances

Alcohol

• Alcohol Effects
• Local Recovery Community Network
• Moderation Management
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• SMART Recovery
• CheckYourDrinking.net

Kids/Adolescents

• Parent Talk Kit
• Partnership to End Addiction
• CentraCare Adolescent Addiction Services
• Get Smart About Drugs
• Narateen
• Is Al-Anon Right for Me?
• Facts on Teen Drug Use
• Teens: Drug Use and the Brain
• Interactive Tool: Effects on Brain

Marijuana

• Marijuana Effects
• Local Recovery Community Network
• SMART Recovery

Prescription Medications

• Prescription Depressants
• Prescription Opioids and Heroin
• Prescription Stimulants
• Local Recovery Community Network
• SMART Recovery
• Narcotics Anonymous

Profession-specific Support

• Hazelden Addiction Treatment for Professionals: 844-611-5282
• Physicians Wellness Collaborative Substance Use
• Dentists Concerned for Dentists
• Pharmacist Recovery Network
• Lawyer Assistance Program
• Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military/Veterans
• Minnesota Nurses Peer Support Group: 612-508-3709
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167