The Utah Substance Abuse & Anti-Violence Coordinating Council aims to provide a unified voice for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse, illegal drug activity, and violence. This site contains annual reports, research on interventions, the latest information on substance abuse and its facts and matters of legality.
The Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is the State agency responsible for ensuring that prevention and treatment services for substance abuse and mental health are available statewide. If you, a friend, or family member is struggling with a mental health problem or a problem with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs there is help available. Hope and recovery are possible. Here you will find reports and statistics specific to Utah, education, training, prevention and treatment programs.
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work — a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources, programs, policies and grants toward that outcome. Listed on this website are a variety of health related topics as well as a treatment facility locater to help you locate centers near you.
Substance Misuse Abuse Reduction Team (SMART) Utah County’s mission is to prevent alcohol and prescription narcotic drug misuse/abuse among individuals living in Utah County. The team will provide prevention expertise and the regional leadership needed to unite key stakeholders in working to decrease substance abuse risk factors at the neighborhood/community level. SMART has recently conducted a County wide survey to determine the level of intervention, the amount and what type of action needs to be taken to combat substance misuse/abuse; find their research reports and future community programs and plans on their website.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. The hyperlink will connect you to the substance abuse health topic where you will find general and technical information regarding the topic as well as global and national publications.
Prescriptiondrugabuse.org provides information about the abuse of prescription drugs such as: a description of the most widely abused drugs, drug abuse articles and testimonials, how to handle abuse in varying age groups like teens and the elderly and how to find help. The website provides a free online assessment and a guide to choosing a rehabilitation center that fits your need.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction. This website contains a list of addictive drugs that when selected will provide you with a brief description of the drug, its side effects and associated statistics.
LDS Family Services sponsors addiction recovery support meetings to assist individuals who desire freedom from addiction and a better life through gospel fellowship. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction, there is hope. Addiction recovery groups sponsored by LDS Family Services are available to help you and your loved ones overcome addictive behavior and more fully enjoy the blessings of Church participation. Become involved and locate their services near you.
Drug-rehab.org is a non-profit confidential alcohol and drug treatment and recovery referral system for all 50 states. They are a service helping alcoholics, addicts, those dependant on prescription drugs, and their families find an effective drug rehab and intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction of the highest quality.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are organizations with a united vision: Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life. Their website provides tools for locating where their group meetings take place and literature supporting their cause.
Some other good websites with drug specific information, resources such as treatment centers and that show the effects of substance abuse on mental health are:
http://www.utahcountydrugrehab.com