A National Directory of Drug Treatment Centers and Alcohol Treatment Centers, Therapists and Specialists. A free, simple directory providing assistance and guidance for those seeking help regarding alcohol addiction, drug addiction, dependency and many other conditions that affect the mind, body and soul.
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Arkansas Treatment Centers

Arkansas AA

Arkansas Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous – For a complete list of all AA meetings taking place throughout the state of Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas Alcoholics Anonymous – For meetings in the Northwest Arkansas area.

AA Fort Smith Intergroup – the Fort Smith group provides local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to assist in alcoholism recovery.

Al-Anon

Arkansas Area Al-Anon – For families and loved ones who have been negatively impacted by a friend or loved one’s alcoholism. Al-Anon family groups provide support to the individuals who are affected by the alcohol addiction of someone that they love or care about.

Mental Health Services

UAMA Behavioral / Mental Health – For help finding local treatment for a wide range of conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas – Rivendell mental health services and solutions.

Arkansas Dept. of Human Services – the department of human services provides assistance, direction, guidance and support for a wide range  of mental and behavioral health concerns.

Anonymous Groups

Arkansas Region of Narcotics Anonymous – For those in recovery from various types of substance abuse looking for support throughout Arkansas.

Cocaine Anonymous of Arkansas – For help in recovering from cocaine addiction.

Gamblers Anonymous – Gamblers Anonymous groups offering support to those suffering from compulsive gambling.

Arkansas Helplines

AIDS Hotline – call (800) 232-4636

Adult Protective Services – call 800-482-8049

Child Abuse Hotline – call 800-482-5964

Gambling Helpline – For help with gambling addiction call toll free, 800-522-4700

Adult Crisis Hotline – for help call 479-756-2337

Teen Crisis Hotline – teens who need help should call 888-798-8336

Treatment & Detox Guide

Understanding How the Effects of Drugs on the Brain Cause Addiction

drug abuse and the brain

Regardless of the type of drug involved, addictive drugs all exert certain effects that increase the likelihood of ongoing drug use. Also known as psychoactive agents, these drugs are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which gives them easy access to the brain’s workings. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug addiction creates….

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NY reforms treatment of addiction, mental illness

The vast majority of New Yorkers struggling both with mental illness and substance abuse don’t get treatment for both conditions at the same time – a barrier that can result in relapse, discontinued treatment and, in some cases, suicide. It’s a problem that’s gone on for years because of a flawed Medicaid coding system, and….

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Treatment for alcohol addiction

It is very necessary to treat alcohol addiction since it has many adverse effect on the addicts and also indirectly on the society. The best thing is that this addiction can be completely cured, with the strong will of the addict and by following proper treatment method. The treatment of alcohol addiction depends upon the….

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Canadians spend millions drinking just to sleep

Canadians are spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year self-medicating their insomnia with alcohol, a new study suggests. “We were very surprised to see that so many people use alcohol as a way to promote sleep, particularly because it has more detrimental than beneficial effects on sleep,” says Charles Morin, a professor of psychology….

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Why You Should Hire an Interventionist

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What is an Intervention? An intervention is typically seen when family and friends get together with a loved one who is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction and is not getting help, or is in denial of their addiction. The basic goal of an intervention is to help the struggling addict understand the effects….

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