Substance use and abuse, that includes the misuse of pharmaceutical drugs, street drugs, or alcohol and the addiction that arises from using these substances does more to damage whole families as well as the individuals who abuse them.

The impact of addiction extends beyond the individual, affecting relationships, mental health, and overall well-being of families and communities.

    It's crucial to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and to provide support and resources for those struggling with addiction. If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse, seeking professional help and support from loved ones can make a significant difference.

​

Many communities have multiple gatherings of proven effective 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon (for the non-drinking partner), ACOA (for adults affected by parental drinking when they were children. You can find a listing by cities and towns across Montana at the link below:

https://aa-montana.org/

​

Residential treatment resources licsensed by the State of Montana can be found below:

https://dphhs.mt.gov/BHDD/SubstanceAbuse/treatmentproviderinformation

​

Please also search your local community for more resources.