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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

Government and National Treatment Resources

  • New Zealand—Alcohol Drug Helpline: Free confidential counseling and referrals. https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
  • New Zealand—AOD Provider Collaborative: Connects people with alcohol and other drug clinical, community, and withdrawal-management services across New Zealand. https://aodcollaborative.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—Government of Canada Substance Use Support: Federal information and links to provincial and territorial substance-use support and treatment services. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help.html
  • Canada—Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): National resource for prevention, treatment, and recovery information. https://www.ccsa.ca
  • United Kingdom—NHS Drug Addiction: Getting Help: NHS guidance on accessing treatment, local drug services, psychological therapies, and support through a GP. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
  • Australia—Alcohol and Drug Foundation Path2Help: Free service finder that helps people locate tailored alcohol and other drug support in Australia. https://path2help.org.au
  • Ireland—HSE Drugs and Alcohol Services: Find local treatment, rehabilitation, and family-support services; the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline offers confidential information and support. https://www.drugs.ie/services | Services map
  • South Africa—SANCA (South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence): National network of treatment and prevention services, including provincial branches and rehabilitation support. https://www.sanca.co.za
  • European Union—European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA): Drug treatment information, data, and country resources across Europe. https://www.euda.europa.eu
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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: Offers a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Sciences specialising in alcohol and drug studies through its School of Population Health. Programmes blend clinical practice with the latest addiction research and are available for flexible distance learning. https://www.auckland.ac.nz
  • University of Southern Queensland: Offers a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Counselling with specialisations including alcohol and other drugs practice. Programmes are designed for both aspiring and practising counsellors and are delivered online. https://www.unisq.edu.au
  • Adelaide University: Provides health science and public health programmes with addiction studies content, drawing on South Australia's strong clinical training networks. Courses prepare graduates for roles in drug and alcohol treatment and prevention services. https://adelaide.edu.au
  • London South Bank University: Offers BSc and MSc programmes in addiction psychology and counselling, combining evidence-based treatment approaches with placement experience. Its Institute for Social Justice and Crime supports applied research in substance use. https://lsbu.ac.uk
  • University of the West of Scotland: Offers a BSc (Hons) in Alcohol and Drug Studies, one of the UK's few dedicated undergraduate degrees in the field. The programme is available online and prepares students for front-line roles in addiction services. https://uws.ac.uk
  • Queen's University Belfast: Provides postgraduate training in clinical psychology and public health with substance use and addiction components. The university's research centres contribute to addiction policy and treatment development across Ireland and the UK. https://qub.ac.uk
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School: The dedicated graduate school of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, offering master's degrees in addiction counselling and co-occurring disorders recovery. Programmes are grounded in direct clinical experience within one of the world's leading treatment organisations. https://hazeldenbettyford.org
  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Offers addiction counselling and co-occurring disorders programmes through its College of Education and Human Development, along with addiction medicine research. Its long-standing connection to the Minnesota Model of treatment informs its clinical training. https://umn.edu
  • Virginia Commonwealth University: Home to the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, offering graduate certificates and degrees in addiction studies. Programmes emphasise evidence-based treatment, prevention science, and harm reduction. https://vcu.edu
  • Rutgers University: Its Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies, founded in 1943, is one of the oldest addiction research centres in the United States. Rutgers offers graduate training and continuing education in substance use counselling and research. https://rutgers.edu
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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

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