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
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
- This Is Quitting
- 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
Prescription Medications
- Prescription Depressants
- Prescription Opioids and Heroin
- Prescription Stimulants
- Local Recovery Community Network
- SMART Recovery
- Narcotics Anonymous
Physicians
- Physicians Wellness Collaborative Substance Use
- Hazelden Addiction Treatment for Professionals: 844-611-5282
Nurses & Other Professionals
- Minnesota Nurses Peer Support Group: 612-508-3709
- Hazelden Addiction Treatment for Professionals: 844-611-5282
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167
- Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military/Veterans
- Pharmacist Recovery Network
- Dentists Concerned for Dentists
- Lawyer Assistance Program
