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RESOURCES Links to other sites do not mean approval of (or agreement or affiliation with) those sites or their sponsors. Also, since I last checked this page, some of the following information may have changed without my knowledge. |
16-Steps for Discovery and Empowerment " . . . a wholistic approach to overcoming addiction that views people in their wholeness—mind, body and spirit." |
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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and addiction so insidiously that people often do not realize their drinking or drugging has become a real problem. These tests can help you determine if it may be time to get help. |
About.com: Gay Life: How to Stay Sober "So you've recognized you have an alcohol or substance abuse problem and sought addiction help. Congratulations, you've taken a major step toward recovery! Here are tips that will help you along your path to a substance free life." |
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" . . . . an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes." |
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" . . . a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems." They "believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery." |
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" . . . a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees . . . |
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" . . . una comunidad de hombres y mujeres que comparten su mutua experiencia, fortaleza y esperanza para resolver su problema común y ayudar a otros a recuperarse del alcoholismo. El único requisito para ser miembro de A.A. es el deseo de dejar la bebida. Para ser miembro de A.A. no se pagan honorarios ni cuotas . . . " |
American Heart Association/Nicotine Addiction Manage urges, reduce stress, avoid weight gain and quit smoking for good with their plans, tips and tools. |
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Co-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, parents, relatives or close friends of someone who is addicted to cocaine. |
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Your source for drug treatment information and centers. |
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24 hour helpline for those struggling with addiction: 1-866-569-7077. |
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"Aprenda cómo detectar si su hijo está utilizando drogas . . . " |
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The "Three-S" Philosophy: “Three-S” is short-hand for the fundamental principles of LifeRing: Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Help. |
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Activism. Victim Services. Education. |
Men for Sobriety, Inc. " . . . a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men overcome alcoholism and other addictions." For literature, contact Women for Sobriety, Inc. |
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" . . . an independent nonprofit that unites 100 grassroots groups and thousands of members to peacefully take action for human rights in the mental health system." |
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Online addiction and recovery resource. |
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" . . . a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend." |
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" . . . a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem." They " . . . meet regularly to help each other stay clean." |
National Association for Children of Alcoholics Their " . . . mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families." |
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. " . . . a voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting the Nation's #1 health problem—alcoholism and drug addiction—and the devastating consequences of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families and communities." |
National Institute on Drug Abuse The science of drug abuse and addiction. |
Native American Indian General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous (NAIGSO-AA) " . . . functions to provide a vision of recovery, unity and service to the more than 500 sovereign Indian Nations in North America." |
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" . . . a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives." |
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A resource for individuals and families. |
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions, " . . . an informative alcohol and drug abuse prevention program for adolescents and young teens which helps redirect young student energy to more positive pastimes." |
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information " . . . a component of the SAMHSA Health Information Network." |
SMART Recovery® (Self Management and Recovery Training) " . . . helps individuals gain independence from addiction (substances or activities)." Their "efforts are based on scientific knowledge of addiction recovery and evolve as scientific knowledge on addiction recovery evolves." |
SOS International
(aka Secular Organizations for Sobriety A self-empowerment program featuring the sobriety priority. |
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Global Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup telephone numbers and listings. |
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Recovery resources online. |
Substance Abuse Facility Locator " . . . shows the location of facilities around the U.S. that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems." |
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A helping hand on demand. |
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"It's probably not just “going to come up,” but a conversation about the risks of drug use has to occur between you and your teen." |
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Guide to mental health recovery in the United States with emphasis on alcoholism and chemical dependency. |
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" . . . a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions." Their ""New Life" program helps achieve sobriety and sustain ongoing recovery." |
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How caffeine effects can cause caffeine addiction and withdrawal. |
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Last updated 08/31/2010. |