Trusted Knowledge for Lasting Impact


We're focused on preventing and addressing substance use disorders by providing families, communities, and professionals with practical knowledge they can trust to support young people at risk or struggling with addiction.




With decades of expertise in research and collaboration, Partnership to End Addiction is uniquely positioned to provide tools to prevent addiction, promote early intervention, and support recovery.

We help loved ones, caregivers, and professionals to support adolescents and young adults. Our experts also drive prevention and treatment efforts across communities.

All of our family services and resources are available in both English and Spanish. 


Learn more about our work in our latest annual report

Making a Difference at Every Level
At Partnership to End Addiction, our dual approach allows us to address addiction comprehensively - we support both individual families and system-wide change.


Our Key Priorities


After 30 years of research, we know the path to ending addiction requires commitment, action, and partnership to achieve our three priorities.



1. Keep Youth Substance-Free as Long as Possible


  • Prevent and limit early substance use
  • Protect developing brains
  • Build resilience in young people




2. Increase Access to Effective Treatment for Young People


  • Ensure the latest research is incorporated into treatment practice
  • Eliminate barriers to high quality care




3. Empower Families as Agents of Change


  • Help families learn practical ways to prevent or respond to a young person's substance use
  • Provide parents and families with clear, trustworthy information
  • Train providers to actively involve families in the treatment process
  • Offer understanding and non-judgemental support that meets families' needs







What We Do


For Families

Families and loved ones are critical partners in preventing substance use and getting young people the help they need. Our evidence-based tools and support services help to empower parents and caregivers to take confident action.

Educational Resources: Find parenting guidance on YouTube, social media, and our website – in English and in Spanish.

Online Coaching: Get free, confidential help from our trained specialists and peers with lived experience. Families are always met with compassion, and never with judgment.


For Communities

Local leaders and organizations are crucial partners in preventing and addressing substance use. We provide the trainings, network, and support to scale our knowledge and create lasting change.

Empowering Partners:

We convene and support a nationwide network of nonprofits working to prevent youth substance use and improve mental health, providing them with resources, monthly collaboration opportunities, and trending information.

[Link to Community Partners Network landing page.]

We partner with employers on a workplace benefit that helps working parents prevent and address substance use disorders.

[Link to Employer Partners Network page]


For Professionals

We guide professionals with research-backed trainings, digital products, and consulting services that help them better support families.

Continuing Education:

Our training programs cover family-based intervention approaches, prevention strategies, and adolescent treatment methods – available live and virtual. Many of our trainings are offered for credit.

Digital Products: We create custom-built digital offerings that enhance service delivery and streamline communication.

Consulting Services: Our expertise helps strengthen organizations – from program development and evaluation to strategic planning.

[Read more about our offerings here]

Together, we're working toward a world free from addiction by ensuring individuals, families, and communities have the tools they need to address addiction effectively.


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