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NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
“NCADD gave us our Mom back and saved our family. Thank you NCADD!”
Since 1944, founded by Marty Mann, the first woman to recover from alcoholism in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and funded primarily by donor support, NCADD and our National Network of Affiliates have provided a broad array of national and community-based programs and services, including:
Information and Referral: NCADD provides unbiased, professional, objective information and referral support for individuals and family members faced with alcohol or drug problems. Since 1944, no other organization has helped more individuals and families begin their journey in recovery than NCADD. Last year alone…
How Some Cities Are Helping Drug Offenders Instead of Arresting Them
A genuine alternative to the war on drugs is closer than you might think.
How the Brain Gets Addicted to Gambling
Addictive drugs and gambling rewire neural circuits in similar ways
The horrifying way some drug addicts are now getting their fix
“When you have this kind of addiction . . . people will do just about anything to obtain these drugs, and they usually do,” a DEA official said.
How the War on Drugs Is Hurting Chronic Pain Patients
Despite the claims of some government agencies, research has shown that the overwhelming majority of addictions do not start with a prescription, and most opioid prescriptions do not cause addiction.
Teens: Facts on Drugs and Their Effects
Teens get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Find videos, games, blog posts, that explore the effects of drugs on the brain and body.
Illicit Drug Use Can Increase Stroke Risk
Excessive alcohol consumption and tobacco use are well-known risk factors for stroke, but neurologists are learning more about illicit drug-related strokes.
When insurers deny treatment for drug addiction
In a nation where one American dies every 19 minutes from opioid or heroin overdose, addiction doctors are incensed that insurance companies are making patients wait for medication that can save them.
Are Older Americans at Risk for Alcohol or Drug Addiction?
Rates of alcoholism and painkiller addiction are growing among older adults, and the negative effects can be worse in later life. Are you at risk?
Alcoholism and Genetics: What You Need to Know
Alcoholism can be passed down from parent to child, but not in the same way as Alzheimer's or cancer. How exactly is it passed on?
The Many Real Consequences of Drug Abuse
If you want to avoid the devastating consequences of drug abuse, call Lakeview Health at 866.704.7692. We have the information you need to stay or get clean.
Preventing prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse is a rising epidemic that can significantly affect the workplace. Symptoms of prescription drug abuse can be hard to spot. However, if you suspect an employee is abusing or addicted to a prescription medication, contact human resources or your employee assistance program.
11 Facts You Didn't Know About Drugs
Learn more about drugs and addiction so you are prepared to talk to your kids on The National Night of Conversation.
How Does Bullying Tie Into Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Bullying and drug abuse often go hand in hand. Whether it started as a child or into adulthood, it can be difficult to break this cycle.
Could Diabetes Drug be used to Treat Alcohol Dependence?
A scientific study reports that a currently available diabetes medication, liraglutide, could prove useful to treat alcohol dependence
Can a cannabis-based drug treat cannabis dependence?
Researchers have found a cannabis-based replacement therapy that effectively treats cannabis dependence, a new clinical trial suggests.
Why I smoked my son’s drugs
I was already having a bad day when I discovered my teenage son smoking cannabis. By the end of it, I found the confiscated joint, still in my pocket
What are the First & Next Steps of Drug Addiction Treatment?
What will be the first step of drug treatment that is right for me? Each patient case is unique and can include medical detox, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
Should students get advice on taking drugs?
A father whose two sons died after taking ecstasy praises a university union's different approach.
Why Alcohol Is Still the Most Dangerous Drug
It's cheaper, legal and kills more people than opioids. But public officials are much more united in the fight against drugs than alcohol.
Why are drugs illegal? You asked Google
Every day, millions of internet users ask Google some of life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the most common queries
