This category is meant to hold links to sites about drug addiction, as opposed to drug and alcohol or other dual addictions.
Recommended Resources
The Addiction Science web site provides information on the scientific study of addiction and information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction.
http://www.addictionscience.net/
Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Virtual community of recovering addicts as well as those who wish to recover, discuss the process, their experience, strength, and hope with one another.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/show/77
American Society of Addiction Medicine
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to care, as well as to increase its quality and effectiveness for patients and their families.
http://www.asam.org/
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
AMERSA, the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse, is a non-profit organization which offers a journal and educational materials as well as information about membership and conferences.
http://www.amersa.org/
Council on Prevention Education on Substances
COPES, the Council on Prevention Education on Substances, is a non-profit organization which provides educational programs on substance abuse prevention.
http://www.copes.org/
The International Harm Reduction Association is a non-profit organization working with national and international groups to promote strategies in reducing drug dependency.
http://www.ihra.net/
Heroin Addiction Support Forums
Displays the personal stories and introductions of addicts in recovery, discussions of treatments and medications as well as general support conversations.
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/heroin-addiction-discussions
National Alliance of Methadone Advocates
The National Alliance of Methadone Advocates is a non-profit organization of methadone maintenance patients and supporters of quality treatment.
http://www.methadone.org/
Features conversations about detoxing from pain medication, methadone detox, and long-term recovery from heroin addiction.
http://www.heroin-detox.com/forum.php
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a non-profit organization providing information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, and an FAQ.
http://www.drugfree.org/
Prevention Services is a non-profit organization which provides a community intervention program and science-based educational support for those at risk for addiction to drugs.
http://www.preventionservices.org/
Restoring Unity is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping heroin addicted pregnant women find treatment for heroin addiction.
http://www.restoreunity.org/heroin.html
The Academy for Addiction Professionals
The Academy offers various certification and continuing education courses to those who wish to work in the substance abuse industry. Certification classes include CAP, CAC, CAS, and CBHT. CEUs can be taken in person or online.
http://www.addictionacademy.com
