Drug abuse is a widespread problem. No one is safe from the
risk of drug abuse. Drug abuse affects the entire family as
well as friends and colleagues.
Local resources may include:
- healthcare providers and hospitals
- drug and alcohol treatment centers
- hotlines and
- employee and student assistance programs.
Information and help is available from 12-step programs such
as Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous. Phone numbers
for these organizations can be located in most city phone
books.
On a national level, contact the National Clearinghouse for
Alcohol and Drug Information at 800-729-6686, or visit the
Web site at www.health.org. You can visit the Narcotics
Anonymous Web site at www.na.org or Self Management and
Recovery Training at the Web site of www.smartrecovery.org.


Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to
change as new health information becomes available. The
information provided is intended to be informative and educational and is not a
replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or
treatment by a healthcare professional.
HIA File BHV3324F.HTM Release 9.0/2006. Copyright © 2006 McKesson Corporation and/or one of its subdiaries. All Rights Reserved.
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