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Drug addictions are a rising problem in our world. If you, or someone you care about falls into addiction, here are a five places where you can get help.
You or someone you know might be too embarrassed to go to a "Mental Health" Centre, but professional help is the best help you can get. They have several programs that can help people in acute to severe addiction. They do the latest research, so you can be sure that their care will be top-notch. Here's a link to their Addiction Services page.
Address to a centre nearby: 1001 Queen Street West Toronto, ON. You can also call them at: (416) 535-8501.
Almost surprisingly, the YMCA offers a thorough drug addiction care program. If professional help, like the CAMH, is not close to your area, the YMCA provides worldwide help. Here's a link to their page. Address :1198 Alexandra Avenue. Phone them at: (647) 299-5014
Even though it says it's for kids, it has a whole page for teens, now, and it is a really great resource for people who aren't sure about their future, and how their addiction affects it. Link to their page. 439 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario.
This organization will help you solve your problems and also bring you to one of their treatment centres, located in breathtaking sceneries. Call or sign up online now!
Call 1-855-971-0515
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The Video above is for Wilson, NC, but this helpline is available 24/7 anywhere in the world. The number and address for your area should be available on their page. They also have an email, if you're a little nervous about talking to someone
Helping drug addicts begins by assessing their readiness for change, as they will go through four stages of change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation and action. Guide drug addicts through this hard time in their lives with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on drug abuse.
NCADD, the National Council on Drug Dependence, can be another professional option. This one is available south of the border, at 1931 Buffalo Rd, NY, USA. Here's a link, or call them at 1-800-622-2255.