Free drug addiction, alcohol and substance abuse hotlines in Illinois

Reach out to a hotline in Illinois, United States for support with substance abuse and drugs or alcohol addiction

If you or someone you know is abusing substances, or struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you may not know where to turn. Fortunately, support is available in Illinois, United States from 6 helplines for substance abuse. If you or a loved one has been experiencing any of the following, reach out today:

• Spending a lot of time trying to get or use drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• Inability to stop using drugs or alcohol despite repeated attempts.
• Sleeping at strange hours of the day or night.
• Being secretive and dishonest about when and how often you use drugs or alcohol and with whom.
• Erratic changes in mood, or mood swings.
• Stealing money or selling items to afford to buy drugs or alcohol
• Having a short temper and being more irritable and aggressive than usual.
• Obsessive thinking about using drugs or alcohol that makes it hard to focus on anything else.

You may feel that your problem with drugs or alcohol has gone too far and that there is no hope for the future. However, substance abuse and addiction are treatable. With the right support, you can recover.

Crisis counselors are available to support you whether you are the one struggling, or whether you're concerned about a friend or family member. You can get free, confidential, zero-judgement support for substance use and addiction from a hotline in Illinois, United States.