Support Groups

The following groups have worldwide chapters to help those who are suffering from narcotics addiction directly or indirectly:

• Narcotics Anonymous – NA is open to those who are in recovery from a wide range of substance abuse problems as well as those who are interested in living a drug-free lifestyle. There are more than 60 thousand worldwide group meetings for Narcotics Anonymous. Find a local meeting in your area.
• Nar-Anon – Nar-Anon is a family oriented worldwide fellowship that helps those who are affected by substance abuse indirectly. These groups are for the friends and family members of those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Addiction Treatment

Opiate Addiction Treatment

• Suboxone Addiction Treatment Locator – An online resource directory of doctors who can provide Suboxone treatment for opiate addiction.
• Buprenorphine Treatment Advocates – An online resource of doctors and treatment professionals as well as advocates who provide buprenorphine treatment. From the National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment.

Support Groups

• Secular Organizations for Sobriety – SOS is a support group with a nondenominational. (Secular Organizations for Sobriety)
• Women for Sobriety – A support group for women suffering from narcotics addiction and other substance abuse disorders.
• Alcoholics Anonymous – AA is a 12 step program similar to Narcotics Anonymous but with a sole focus on alcoholism.
• SMART Recovery – Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART). A program that aims to provide users with self-empowerment to achieve recovery through self-directed change.

Anonymous Support Groups

• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Cocaine Anonymous
• Marijuana Anonymous
• Crystal Meth Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous

Treatment Locators

• Substance Abuse Treatment Locator – SAMHSA online resource for finding substance abuse treatment in the U.S.
• UK Substance Abuse Treatment Locator – for help and treatment in the UK.
• Australia Substance Abuse Treatment Locator – for help and treatment in Australia.
• Canada Substance Abuse Treatment Services – for help in Canada.