Patients & Families

Treatment Resources

• What to do if you have a problem with drugs:
  • For Teens and Young Adults
  • For Adults
• What to do if someone you know has a problem with drugs:
  • Your Teen or Young Adult
  • Your Adult Friend or Loved One
• Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask - Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.
• Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment: A Research-Based Guide - Presents principles of addiction treatment for a variety of drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drugs, that can inform drug treatment programs and services.
• Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations - A Research-Based Guide - Discusses principles proven through research to help tailor treatment programs to better serve their populations..
• Substance Abuse among the Military, Veterans, and their Families - Explores the scope of substance abuse among the military, veterans, and their families, and discusses the research underway to better understand issues and identify solutions.
• Drugged Driving - resources on the dangers of impaired driving
• NIDA Quick Screen - an online screening tool that can be used to help you talk with your doctor.
•  More About Treatment Research at NIDA

Prevention Resources

• Family Checkup: Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse
• Prevention Research links
• Virtual Town Hall (Archives)

To learn more about drug use and its effects, visit our Drugs of Abuse and Related Topics sections.