Substance Misuse and Addiction
The Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program is available to help with a variety of substance misuse and addiction issues. Navigating these problems can be challenging for all those impacted. Below are some relevant resources. Please contact the EAP at 866-724-4327 if you need further assistance for yourself or someone you care about.
New Mass Help-line
The recently launched Mass Help Line provides free support and accessing treatment for mental health and substance misuse needs.
– Call, text, or chat 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
– Connect with qualified professionals for mental health assessments, crisis services, substance use treatment, referrals and guidance with helping someone you care about.
EAP News Articles
- General Information
NIAAA – Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Very Well Mind – What is a Problem Drinker
Medline Plus – Myths about Drinking Alcohol - Changing Drinking Habits & Staying Sober
MGH Recovery Research Institute – Guide to Drinking Levels
NIAAA – Rethinking Drinking – Assess and Change Risky Drinking Habits
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon.org – For Families Coping with a Loved One’s Problem Drinking
Less – Alcohol Tracker
Drink Control
Sober Tool
NOMO – Sobriety Clocks
CAMH – Saying When - Women and Alcohol
NIAAA – Women and Alcohol – Why Women may be at Higher Risk - Alcohol Use and Misuse in Children
KidsHealth – Talking to Kids about Alcohol
- General Information from National Institute on Drug Abuse
Opioids
Heroin
Fentanyl - Opioids and Kids
Partnership to End Addiction – Opioids and their Risks Explained
