Substance Abuse and Drug Rehabilitation Treatment Resources (Non-A.A.)
International Drug Treatment, Rehabilitation & Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous is not affiliated with any outside enterprise. Inclusion of any non-A.A. resources does not suggest endorsement or affiliation. The following organizations provide treatment information, recovery resources, education, and referral services for individuals and families affected by substance abuse disorders. These organizations are independent and are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or the 24-Hour International Marathon Meeting of A.A.
Global Drug Treatment and Recovery Organizations
- World Health Organization (WHO): International guidance on substance use prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. https://www.who.int/health-topics/substance-use
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): Global drug treatment and rehabilitation resources. Supports evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives worldwide. https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/drug-prevention-and-treatment/
- International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM): Professional organization focused on addiction medicine, treatment standards, and education. https://isamweb.org
Government and National Treatment Resources
- New Zealand - Alcohol Drug Helpline: Free confidential counseling and referrals. https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
- United States - SAMHSA National Helpline: 24/7 confidential treatment and information service. Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). https://www.samhsa.gov
- United States - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Research-based information on addiction treatment and recovery. https://nida.nih.gov
- Canada - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): National resource for prevention, treatment, and recovery information. https://www.ccsa.ca
- United Kingdom - NHS Addiction Support Services: National Health Service resource for drug and alcohol treatment. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support
- Australia - National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: Information and referrals to local treatment services. https://www.health.gov.au
- European Union - European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA): Drug treatment information, data, and country resources across Europe. https://www.euda.europa.eu
International 12-Step Recovery Programs
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA): The world's largest 12-step fellowship for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. International meetings directory with online and in-person meetings available in numerous languages and countries. https://www.na.org
- Cocaine Anonymous (CA): A 12-step fellowship for individuals recovering from cocaine addiction and other mind-altering substances. https://ca.org
- Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA): A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from crystal meth addiction and other mind-altering substances. https://www.crystalmeth.org
- Marijuana Anonymous (MA): 12-step recovery fellowship for marijuana dependency. https://marijuana-anonymous.org
- Heroin Anonymous (HA): Recovery support for individuals seeking freedom from heroin addiction. https://heroinanonymous.org
- Pills Anonymous (PA): Support for people recovering from prescription drug dependency. https://www.pillsanonymous.org
Support for Families and Loved Ones Affected by Addiction
- Nar-Anon Family Groups: For family members and friends affected by another person's drug addiction. https://www.nar-anon.org
- Families Anonymous: Support groups for relatives and friends concerned with substance use and related behavioral issues. https://www.familiesanonymous.org
- Al-Anon Family Groups: Support for families and friends of people affected by alcoholism. https://al-anon.org
Non-12-Step Recovery Programs for Addiction Recovery
- SMART Recovery: Secular mutual support program emphasizing self-management and evidence-based recovery tools. https://smartrecovery.org
- Came to Believe Recovery: Find your freedom from addiction. Join a community that has recovered from a variety of addictions. Came to Believe Recovery acknowledges the Christian influence of early A.A. The program is committed to helping others break free from addiction through spiritual retreats, workshops, and virtual meetings. It emphasizes the Four Absolutes of Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, and Love as taught by the Oxford Groups that influenced the A.A. pioneers. https://cametobelieverecovery.uk
- LifeRing Secular Recovery: Secular peer-to-peer support for addiction recovery. https://lifering.org
- Recovery Dharma: Recovery program based on Buddhist principles and practices. https://recoverydharma.org
- Women for Sobriety: Recovery support organization focused on the unique needs of women. https://womenforsobriety.org
- Celebrate Recovery: A biblically based Christian approach to helping people achieve long-lasting recovery by healing hurts, guiding people toward new healthy truths, and developing life-giving habits. https://celebraterecovery.com
International University Programs in Drug and Alcohol Counselling
- University of Auckland: https://www.auckland.ac.nz
- University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au
- Adelaide University: https://adelaide.edu.au
- London South Bank University: https://lsbu.ac.uk
- University of the West of Scotland: https://uws.ac.uk
- Queen's University Belfast: https://qub.ac.uk
- Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School: https://hazeldenbettyford.org
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities: https://umn.edu
- Virginia Commonwealth University: https://vcu.edu
- Rutgers University: https://rutgers.edu
The 24-Hour International Marathon Meeting of A.A. was founded by two newcomers from New Zealand with cell phones at the beginning of the international pandemic.
Professional Chemical Dependency Organizations
- International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP): https://issup.net
- National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC): https://naadac.org
- Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC): https://accbc.org
- Drug and Alcohol Practitioner's Association Aotearoa - New Zealand (DAPAANZ): https://dapaanz.org.nz
- Addiction Counsellors Ireland (ACI): https://addictioncounsellors.ie
- Asia Pacific Association for Addiction Professionals (APAAP): https://apaap.tungwahcsd.org
- Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Council (AAODC): https://aadc.org.au
- Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF): https://caccf.ca
