Definition
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who have problems related to use of drugs or are at risk of a drug use disorder or a drug overdose. Services may include defusing the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and information about alternatives the person may explore to begin recovering. Drug abuse hotlines are also typically available to significant others of people who use drugs. Hotline staff can generally be reached via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM).
URL Name
RX-8470-8350-180
Third Level Code
RX-8470
Taxonomy Code
RX-8470.8350-180
Parent Code
RX-8470.8350
Family Code
R
Second Level Code
RX
Fifth Level Code
RX-8470-8350-180
Fourth Level Code
RX-8470-8350
Use References
['Drug Abuse Hotlines']
Publication Status
Online