The commercial website GreenhouseTreatment.com has good information about addiction hotlines. Read their entire article for more information but here are the opening paragraphs:
Addiction takes a heavy toll—not just on the addicted person but everyone who loves them. Drug and alcohol hotlines are valuable resources for anyone affected by addiction.
Most hotlines are free, confidential lines you can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call an addiction helpline, you will be connected with a trusted and caring advisor who can help you learn more about addiction and recovery resources. Drug and alcohol addiction hotlines may provide information about:3
- Treatment programs.
- Support groups.
- Community resources.
Some hotlines are specifically for people in immediate crisis, or their families. For example, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will connect you to a trained crisis worker who will listen to you, help you understand how your problem is affecting you, and get you the help you need right away.4
Hotline calls are anonymous, meaning there is no obligation to identify yourself unless you are comfortable doing so.
You can rest assured that when you call a hotline, you will be speaking with understanding, non-judgmental, and supportive people on the other end of the line.
