The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (the Center) informs Americans of the economic and social costs of addiction and risky substance use and its impact on their lives; assesses what works in prevention, treatment and disease management; and encourages every individual and institution to take responsibility to reduce these health problems. The Center strives to provide health care providers, policymakers and individuals with the tools they need to succeed and to remove the stigma of addiction, replacing shame and despair with hope. The only shame in the fight against addiction is indifference.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (the Center) informs Americans of the economic and social costs of addiction and risky substance use and its impact on their lives; assesses what works in prevention, treatment and disease management; and encourages every individual and institution to take responsibility to reduce these health problems. The Center strives to provide health care providers, policymakers and individuals with the tools they need to succeed and to remove the stigma of addiction, replacing shame and despair with hope. The only shame in the fight against addiction is indifference.
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All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name
Amount Spent
% of Program Expenses
Conducting Studies
$4,775,714
56.3%
Developing New Programs
$1,574,791
18.6%
Communications
$1,108,961
13.1%
Substance abuse Policy advocacy
$1,021,603
12.0%
Ratings History The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
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Charity Contact Info
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
633 Third Avenue
19th Floor New York,
NY 10017
tel: (212) 841-5200 fax: (212) 956-8020 EIN: 52-1736502
