MAINTENANCE
www.ihs.gov will be undergoing maintenance starting at 4:30 PM MT on Tuesday, June 18 and the outage is expected to last around 24 hours. www.ihs.gov will have a maintenance page displayed during this period but otherwise all sites will be inaccessible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Treatment
Getting Help for Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Recognizing that you have a problem is the first step in recovery. Facing your SUD takes courage and strength and can feel scary and overwhelming, but recovery is possible. If you’re ready to make a change and willing to get help, you can overcome your SUD and build a satisfying, drug-free life.
For information and treatment referral, call 1-800-662-HELP in the U.S. to reach the National Helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Join a support group in your area. Visit our self help page for more information.
Substance Use Disorder Recovery Support
Don’t try to go it alone; it’s too easy to get discouraged and rationalize “just one more” hit or pill. Whether you choose to go to detox, rely on self-help programs, or go to inpatient/outpatient treatment, support is essential. Recovering from SUD and working towards long-term recovery is much easier when you have people you can lean on for encouragement, comfort, and guidance. Support can come from:
- family members
- close friends
- therapists or counselors
- others recovering from substance use disorders
- healthcare providers
- people from your faith community
Pain Management
Patients using prescription drugs to manage chronic pain may find more information at the IHS Pain Management website.