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- About ADP
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The Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs is responsible for administering prevention, treatment, and recovery services for alcohol and drug abuse and problem gambling.
If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, there are services available throughout California to help you get on the road to recovery. We hope you will come to rely on this website as a resource to understand the problems associated with alcohol or drug use or problems associated with gambling.
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Prescription Drug Misuse
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Prescription drug abuse – more precisely referred to as "misuse" or PDM – by youth, young adults and older adults is a growing problem in California and the nation. Prescription drugs that are abused or used for nonmedical reasons can alter brain activity and lead to dependence.Read more.
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Announcements
Senate Bill (SB) 707 (DeSaulnier) -- Counselors Licensing and Certification Law
Senate Bill (SB) 707, authored by Senator Mark DeSaulnier and sponsored by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP), will create a new alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselor certification and licensing system. The measure will recognize past accomplishments and create opportunities for future professional development.
ADP Offices Closed on Fridays due to Furloughs
The Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs will be closed on the first three Fridays of each month due to furloughs. Staff will return the following Monday except for holidays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. You may continue to access treatment services online (Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Assistance). If this is a medical emergency, please call 911.
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