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Substance use disorder, often called addiction, is a chronic disease that can become worse without treatment.

There is hope, and help, for people with substance use disorder. The Helpline can help you find effective harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services that are right for you right now.

If you’re worried about a loved one’s use of alcohol and other drugs, there are resources to support you. Connect with a community that understands your experiences, such as peer support groups, community coalitions, or advocacy groups. Learn more about support for yourself and loved ones.

Harm Reduction

Harm reduction services help keep people who are using alcohol or drugs safer and healthier. These services meet people where they are at in their journey without judgement. Some examples of harm reduction are overdose prevention strategies, including using naloxone (Narcan), and programs that provide new needles and take back used ones.

Learn about harm reduction strategies and services.

Treatment

For many people, treatment is the first step toward recovery. Treatment can be in an inpatient setting, or an outpatient setting and can include medication and medical care as well as counseling. It is based on your needs, and you work with your doctor or provider to decide what is right for you.

Learn about available treatment services.

Recovery

In recovery, people make changes over time that can help them feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, live life on their own terms through their own choices, and work toward reaching their goals, whether large or small. It looks different for everyone. There are many services and supports to help people stay in recovery, including self-help and 12-step programs, recovery coaches, and medication for recovery.

Learn more about recovery services and supports.

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We know it takes courage to take the first step. Many of us have been there, too.We’re here for you.

Talk to a Helpline Specialist for nonjudgmental, confidential support and guidance. Call 800.327.5050, text us at 800327, or chat with us online.

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You can also answer a few questions anonymously to help you choose the kinds of services you want to explore and search for the most convenient options here on the website.

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