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What To Do in Case of an Emergency in the USA
Please note: NIDA is a biomedical research organization and does not provide personalized medical advice, treatment, counselling, or referral services. The resources listed below are available to individuals located in the United States and are not operated by Addiction Rehab America. Information provided by Addiction Rehab America is not a substitute for professional medical care.
In an Emergency
Immediate Danger or Severe Symptoms
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe symptoms or is in immediate danger, please seek immediate medical attention.
Poison controlcan be reached at 1-800-222-1222 or poison.org.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
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SAMHSA National Helpline
For referrals to substance use and mental health treatment programs, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year — free, confidential, and in English and Spanish.
Other Resources
Personal Medical Advice & Health Resources
For personal medical advice, please speak to a health care provider.
Find more health resources on USA.gov.
References
Drug information on this page is sourced from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. We thank NIDA for making this information publicly available.
Source: nida.nih.gov