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  • About ADP
    • 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.

  • Family and Friends
    • The abuse of alcohol and drugs continues to be a prevalent problem that hurts the family and friends of the abuser. ADP offers a wide variety of resources to help inform the community of alcohol and drug related issues. Read more.

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Announcements

Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs – Counselors Licensing and Certification Law

The Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs is sponsoring legislation to create a new alcohol and other drug counselor certification and licensing system. While SB 707 (DeSaulnier) was held in Senate Appropriations Committee last year, we will continue our work with stakeholders and to develop and introduce a bill this year.

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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