Resources and External Links

From the National Institute on Drug Addiction

A list of the most commonly abused drugs and description/side effects/research on each. (www.nida.nih.gov/DrugAbuse.html)

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. (www.aa.org)

Alcohol Screening.org

If you consume alcoholic beverages, it’s important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky or harmful. Answering these questions will take only a few minutes, and will generate personalized results based on your age, gender and drinking patterns. (www.alcoholscreening.org)

Alcohol Rehab Guide

An online resource that helps individuals and their loved ones who have been affected by alcoholism by providing information on the warning signs of an alcohol addiction, effects it can have and support options for those in need. (www.alcoholrehabguide.org/)

Coalition For A Drug Free Hawaii

The Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii provides innovative programs and services that help keep Hawaii children and families healthy, strong, and resilient against drug and alcohol abuse. (www.drugfreehawaii.org)

Hawaii Youth Services Network

Hawaii Youth Services Network (HYSN) is a coalition of over fifty youth serving agencies and organizations statewide. It is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization and receives funding from the Family and Youth Services Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (www.hysn.org/)

Hawaii Department of Health

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawai`i . (www.hawaii.gov/health/)

Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) is the primary and often sole source of public funds for substance abuse treatment. ADAD’s treatment efforts are designed to promote a statewide culturally appropriate, comprehensive system of services to meet the treatment and recovery needs of individuals and families. (www.hawaii.gov/health/substance-abuse/prevention-treatment/index.html)

Hazelden Foundation

For individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, Hazelden (a nonprofit organization) helps people transform their lives by providing the highest quality treatment and continuing care services, education, research, and publishing products available today. (www.hazelden.org)

Narcotics Anonymous in Hawaii

Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide. (There are over 100 meetings within the State of Hawaii and the island of Guam – Ed.) (www.na-hawaii.org)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work — a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. (www.samhsa.gov)