Pharmacological Treatment for Substance Abuse
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare's (CEBC's) primary focus is to review and rate selected evidence-based psychosocial programs within child welfare. The Clearinghouse is not designed to, nor does it have the capacity to be able to, review extensive medical and pharmacological treatments.
Pharmacological treatment for substance abuse has been heavily researched and is an important aspect of substance abuse treatment. The organizations below provide information on Pharmacological Treatment for Substance Abuse.
Substance Abuse Resources
Cochrane
Cochrane.org – Cochrane is an international not-for-profit organization providing systematic reviews to help people make informed health decisions.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA is funded by the National Institutes of Health. The mission of the NIDA is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects public health by regulating human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, electronic radiation emitting products, and tobacco products.
