#HELP4AL
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
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.