In the end, the goal is to give addicted people the best possible opportunity to get well. When that happens, all of society benefits. Hazelden's Center for Public Policy operates at the grassroots, state, and federal levels in the mission of expanding public awareness and support for effective solutions to addiction. This includes on-going health care reform, ending discrimination, coalition building and putting a face on recovery. Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a disease, just like cancer, diabetes and hypertension.
Addiction is a treatable disease.
Treatment is cost effective and pays great dividends to all of society. There is a wealth of information on the world wide web about substance abuse treatment, recovery, and the need for advocacy. Hazelden's home page is a start. Check out these other helpful resources. We need your help.