RESOURCES
1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/ 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
2. Dual Recovery Anonymous: http://www.draonline.org/ or 1-913-991-2703
3. LifeRing Secular Recovery: https://lifering.org/ or 1-800-811-4142
4. Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/ or 1-818-773-9999
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