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How you can save babies whose mothers have substance use disorders

Stop Abuse Campaign

The statistics are shocking: ten percent or more of babies born in the United States test positive for alcohol or another mind-altering substance used by the mother struggling with substance use disorder. Babies born addicted to opiates have to start life going through the same agonizing withdrawal process as adults.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction. With SUPR, Illinois hopes to reduce substance use and overdoses. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services.

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How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation

Gateway Foundation

Substance Use Disorder (Misuse) Subtle Screening Inventory: This questionnaire involves determining the severity of your addiction and your willingness to make lifestyle changes. High risk: If you show signs of a substance use disorder, your evaluator will assign high risk even if you don’t have prior DUI convictions.