Chemical dependence - resources

Alternative Names:
Drug abuse - resources; Resources - chemical dependence

Information:
The following are good resources for people with chemical dependence:

Narcotics Anonymous
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
Phone (818) 773-9999
Fax (818) 700-0700
http://www.na.org/www.na.org

Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.(for family and friends of drug abusers)
PO Box 2562
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Phone (310) 547-5800
http://www.syix.com/www.syix.com

SEE ALSO:
alcoholism - resources

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Additional resources can be found through local libraries, your healthcare provider, and the yellow pages under "social service organizations."


Review Date: 10/29/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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