This is a collection of online resources related to addiction and recovery. Some of the sites are organizations dedicated to helping those with specific addictions. Others are research-oriented or public information sites. Still others are collections of online resources assembled by others.
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Al-Anon-Alateen
(Family and friends of Alcoholics)
ACoA
(Adult Children of Alcoholics)
CoDA
(Codependents Anonymous)
Co-anon
(Family and friends of Cocaine Addicts)
Nar-anon
(Family and friends of Drug Addicts)
S-Anon
(Family and friends of Sex Addicts)
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
CEA-HOW
(Compulsive Eaters Anonymous)
National Eating Disorders Association
National Institutes of Mental Health
The site contains information on a variety of mental health disorders. This link goes to their mental health information page.
SAMHSA - Alcohol and Drug Information
This Department of Health and Human Services site provides news and information of interest to alcoholics, addicts, their families and the community in general.
SAMHSA - Treatment Facility Locator
Find a treatment program in your area, based on your needs and financial circumstances.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
An organization dedicated to increasing awareness of alcoholism and addiction, and to reducing the stigma attendant to addiction.
A free online collection of speaker audio files from AA and other 12 Step organizations. Includes some really good material.
About.com - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
This is a commercial (advertiser-supported) site, but it contains a great deal of information about addiction and recovery. Its FAQ page includes some of the most commonly-asked questions from those concerned that they, a friend or loved one may be suffering from addiction.
Teenage
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Another independent resource page, specifically focusing on teenage alcoholism and drug addiction. Links include information for individuals and families. A few of the links are outdated or no longer work, but worth a look.
Provides information on a variety of mental health topics. Combines original articles with links to outside sources. Hosts topical online forums and discussion groups. Advertiser supported, but independent and comprehensive.
An independent, advertiser-supported resource site. Covers alcoholism, addiction and mental health issues, including treatment options and providers. The site is well-maintained, attracts a lot of readers, and has a broad range of topical links. Also hosts online recovery and substance abuse forums.
Independent news and information site on all things recovery. Newsletter format, with a good resources page of their own.
A recovery weblog. This is an active blog, with miscellaneous coverage of recovery news, issues, quotes and humor. If you already read blogs, this is a good introduction to recovery-related ones.
A new independent recovery site, with selective coverage of relevant addiction and rehabilitation-related topics. The language is informal, and a welcome change from clinically-oriented sites.
A personal site supportive of Methadone Anonymous (see above), and designed for those undergoing methadone, buprenorphine and other medically-dispensed chemically assisted addiction treatments. Includes reader information and support forums.
Addiction Recovery Tools 4U.com
Resources and tools for managing your life after treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. Short items on selected topics, along with useful links and book references.
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