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The Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD (COSA-NCADD) offers recovery support services to individuals with opioid use disorders (OUDs) and their families. Together with peers in recovery, treatment providers, and other community organizations, we strive to offer hope while meeting the specialized needs of those seeking help.
115 AMERICANS DIE EVERY DAY FROM AN OPIOID OVERDOSE.
An estimated 21 to 29% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
About 80% of people who use heroine started off by first misusing prescription opioids.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html
Best Practices for Calling 911
Best Practices for Calling 911 and Why This Impacts the Opioid Crisis While investigating Alabama’s opioid dependence crisis, The Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD (COSA-NCADD) learned there is a need for more public education on [...]
Who is at Risk for Opioid Misuse, Dependence, Addiction, and Overdose?
Who Is at Risk for Opioid Misuse, Dependence, and Addiction? At the Individual Level Did you know, some of the people most at risk for misusing opioids include those with a history of mental [...]
Treatments for Opioid Dependence and Addiction
What Types of Treatment Are Available for Opioid Addiction? Many different professionals provide treatment for substance use disorders. In most treatment programs, the main caregivers are specially trained, certified, or licensed as substance [...]
COSA-NCADD’s Role in Supporting Those Who Need Opioid Treatment
What Is COSA-NCADD’s Role in Supporting Those Who Need Opioid Treatment? The Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD (COSA-NCADD) offers recovery support services to individuals with opioid dependence and their families. Together with peers in recovery, [...]
Early Signs of Opioid Misuse and Dependence
Signs of Opioid Misuse and Dependence Prescription opioids usually come in pill form and are prescribed by doctors for severe pain—for ailments such as pain from dental surgery, serious sports injuries, or cancer. [...]
How to Help A Loved One Get Help for Opioid Dependence or Addiction
How to Help a Loved One Get Help for Opioid Dependence and Addiction Know the Signs Opioid dependence and addiction are potential risks when taking prescription opioids. Opioid misuse is when you take [...]
If you or someone you know needs help with opioid addiction, please call 1-877-HELP-4AL.
The helpline provides confidential assistance for those who need help themselves, and guidance for those seeking help for loved ones. When you call, you’ll be greeted by a friendly, compassionate peer-support specialist who has personal experience in recovery from a mental health or substance abuse issue. They are here to help you and will never judge you or your circumstances.
About COSA-NCADD
COSA-NCADD is a private, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1973 to promote the understanding that alcoholism and other drug dependence are preventable, treatable diseases. COSA-NCADD is the state affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCADD) and a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA). COSA-NCADD’s mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug addiction diseases, and related problems.