InnerAct Alliance partners with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in our goal to help people receive accurate evidence-based information about drugs and health.
A frequent question we hear is "How can I help someone with a problem stop taking drugs and what if they don't want help?"
Supporting a friend or loved one through challenges with substance use can be difficult. The process is even more complicated when someone is resisting help. While you may not have control over someone else's substance use, support is available to cope with how that may affect you.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This is a free and confidential 24/7, 365 days-a-year treatment referral and information service available in English and Spanish. SAMHSA has resources available online for families coping with mental and substance use disorders and also provides a confidential online treatment locator.
If someone is experiencing an overdose, mental health crisis, or other emergency - call 9-1-1.
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