16-Steps for Discovery and Empowerment
" . . . a wholistic approach to overcoming addiction that views people in their wholeness—mind, body and spirit." |
About.com: Alcoholism
Not everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted, but substance abuse can cause problems for individuals whether they are technically addicted or not. There are different levels of substance abuse, and all of them can be dangerous. |
About.com: Gay Life: Substance Abuse/Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction resources for gay men.
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
" . . . . an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes." |
Al-Anon/Alateen
" . . . 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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Alcoholics Anonymous®
" . . . 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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Alcohólicos Anónimos®
" . . . 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 . . . "
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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
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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DrugAlert.org
" . . . a consumer website alerting prescription drug users about dangerous prescription medication and recalls."
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Drug Treatment Center
Your source for drug treatment information and centers.
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DrugWatch.com
" . . . a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide." |
Emotions Anonymous®
A Twelve Step Program for Those Seeking Emotional Health |
FADD (Fathers Against Drunk Driving)
Their "mission is to reduce the alcohol related deaths within [their] community."
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Free Addiction Helpline
24 hour helpline for those struggling with addiction: 1-866-535-9821.
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Gay Alcoholics
Gay & lesbian alcoholics alcoholism recovery support. |
LaAntiDroga.com
"Aprenda cómo detectar si su hijo está utilizando drogas . . . " |
LifeRing®
The "Three-S" Philosophy: “Three-S” is short-hand for the fundamental principles of LifeRing: Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Help.
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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. |
MindFreedom International
" . . . 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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MyAddiction.com
Online addiction and recovery resource. |
Nar-Anon Family Groups
" . . . a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend." |
Narcotics Anonymous®
" . . . 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. |
National Recovery Month
" . . . promotes the societal benefits of treatment for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible." |
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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Nicotine Anonymous
" . . . a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives." |
PrescriptionDrugAddiction.com
A resource for individuals and families. |
Recovery International
Welcome to the first step in better mental health with the Recovery International and RI Discovery self-help programs. |
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions, founded as Students Against Driving Drunk)
" . . . 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."
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SOS International
(also known as Secular Organizations for Sobriety or Save Our Selves)
A self-empowerment program featuring the sobriety priority.
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Silkworth.net
Global Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup telephone numbers and listings.
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Sober Meetup Groups
" . . . the world's largest network of local groups." |
SoberRecovery.com
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." |
SupportGroups.com
A helping hand on demand. |
TheAntiDrug.com
"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." |
United States Recovery Info
Guide to mental health recovery in the United States with emphasis on alcoholism and chemical dependency. |
White Bison
" . . . offers sobriety, recovery, addictions prevention, and wellness/Wellbriety learning resources to the Native American community nationwide."
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Women for Sobriety, Inc.
" . . . 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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YourCaffeineAddiction.com
How caffeine effects can cause caffeine addiction and withdrawal.
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