Helpful Links 

Education is the first step in the path to living an addiction free life. There is no “right way” or “wrong way” to living a life free from alcoholism and drug addiction. Whether you choose to enter a drug treatment center with medically supervised drug detoxification or an out-patient program for alcoholism that keeps you connected to support groups you are taking a step in the right direction. All of the links on this page put you in touch with an organization that can help you in your journey towards freedom.

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous is 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.

Al-Anon
www.al-anon.org
Strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Al Anon has excellent support programs for families of alcoholics.   All too often it is the people who love the alcoholic that bear the brunt of the disease. Al-Anon is one of the first (and few) organizations to truly take the feelings and lives of those living with alcoholics into consideration.

Narcotics Anonymous
www.na.org
Narcotics Anonymous is an offshoot of Alcoholics Anonymous. It uses the same model of abstinence and group fellowship as AA only it provides peer to peer support for individuals suffering from drug addiction instead of alcoholism. 

Cocaine Anonymous
www.ca.org
Cocaine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, modeled after AA with the mission of providing fellowship for men and women who struggle with cocaine addiction. CA hopes to provide relief from the suffering of addiction through the shared experience and support of others who have lived with the same addiction.

Co-Dependents Anonymous
www.coda.org
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12 Step Program for the support of people who are “addicted” the co-dependency that occurs in relationships governed by substance abuse and behavioral disorders. The mission is to help people embrace and grow into healthy relationships.

Over Eaters Anonymous
www.overeatersanonymous.org
Over Eaters Anonymous is a 12 Step Program for people who have “food issues”, whether those issues manifest themselves into obesity or just binging. The organization is open to all who have emotional and psychological issues tied to excessive eating.

Eating Disorders Anonymous
www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Eating Disorders Anonymous is an organization that supports individuals who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purging, or even over-eating. It is modeled after 12 Step Programs, thus providing group fellowship and support to help curb poor eating habits and compulsions.

Suicide Help
www.suicide.org
If you are suicidal, have attempted suicide, or are a suicide survivor, you will find help, hope, comfort, understanding, support, love, and extensive resources here.1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

Oxford House
www.oxfordhouse.org
The Oxford House program was started in 1975 as a way of providing a safe environment for those in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. It is self-described as “…in its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting, and drug free house.”

Sober Houses
www.sober.com
Sober dot com is the oldest alcohol and addiction resource on the web. On its pages you will find links to halfway houses, sober houses, and drug and alcohol treatment facilities.

State Funded Programs
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ufds/abusedirectors
(for people with no insurance or state funded insurance)
The SAHMSA website is a portal of information on alcoholism and drug addiction. The link above directs you to all of the various governmental agencies (state and federal) in which to receive further information on state programs that you can apply for to help with your substance abuse issue.

American Council for Drug Education
www.acde.org
The American Council for Drug Education website provides information on alcoholism, drug addiction, and other issues of substance abuse. It is a good site for gathering statistical information on addiction and dependency.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov
NIDA is an excellent resource for research and information on the “medical” aspects of substance abuse and addiction. If you need statistics and research on addiction, NIDA is an excellent starting point.

Office of National Drug Control Policy
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
An official website sponsored by the Executive Branch. You will find links to informative articles regarding substance abuse and addiction, as well as, information on the law enforcement aspects of the drug epidemic.

Nar-Anon
www.nar-anon.org
The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.

American Society of Addiction Medicine
www.asam.org
Excellent site for finding the very latest in addiction research. The site is for addiction professionals to share and collaborate.

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
www.samhsa.gov/csap/index.htm
Government website that is a warehouse of information on substance abuse and mental health issues. SAHMSA collects data from state and federal agencies, plus medical institutions working in substance abuse and mental health research.

Betty Ford Treatment Center
www.bettyfordcenter.org
The Betty Ford Center is a licensed Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital that strives to provide the very best value and highest quality for patients who need help.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
Website providing information regarding the legal, emotional, and social issues involved in drunk driving. The organization also lobbies state and federal legislators to impose stricter conventions in regards to DUI, DWI, and DWAIs.

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
www.naatp.org
Excellent organization for treatment providers, assisting with collaborative efforts to engender state, federal, and local support for drug research, treatment, and prevention.

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
http://www.naadac.org/
Per their website: "NAADAC is the premier global organization of addiction focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities." - NAADAC Vision Statement adopted 1998

National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
www.nalgap.org
NALGAP works to provide targeted and niche substance abuse resource to the gay and lesbian community.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
www.ncadd.org/index.html
Excellent information portal for individuals and families of individuals suffering from alcohol or drug dependency. It offers information on treatment, prevention, and recovery.

The Joint Commission
www.jointcommission.org
Is an accreditation service organization that hopes to improve treatment options and care by setting standards of excellence for treatment providers.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
www.carf.org
Per their website: CARF provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers.

Online Therapy
www.online-therapy.com
Online therapy program based off of cognitive behavioral principles. It is an 8 session program with homework, live support, and forums.

SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
Online support group in social media format. Individuals can join an existing group or creating a new group. There are options for setting meetings, supporting others, and receiving counseling.

The Alcoholism Guide
www.the-alcoholism-guide.org
Great resource for alternatives to AA, as well as, information on treatment methodologies and detoxification options for alcoholics.

Musicians Assistance Program
www.grammy.org/MusiCares/Recovery
Provides financial assistance for those musicians who require drug rehabilitation options but do not have the money to afford treatment.

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
www.nasadad.org
Organization that compiles data and information regarding state behavioral health and substance abuse assistance.

Al-Anon and AlAteen
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Wonderful resource for families, specifically children and teens, who live with alcoholics. Many times these individuals are forgotten or shadowed by the alcoholic and their struggles. This organization hopes to provide support services for at-risk teens struggling to cope with substance oriented dysfunction.

Nar-Anon Family Groups
www.nar-anon.org/index.html
Provides information regarding group programs for families of individuals addicted to drugs and substances.

Crystal Meth Anonymous
www.crystalmeth.org
This organization is modeled in the 12 Step Program methodologies in support of individuals who are addicted to crystal methamphetamine.

Dual Recovery Anonymous
www.draonline.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is a 12 Step self-help program that is based on the principals of the Twelve Steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with a dual diagnosis.

Marijuana Anonymous
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
An organization modeled in the 12 Step methodology to support those individuals who wish to abstain from the use of marijuana. Provides support group information (starting, attending, etc)

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
www.nacoa.net
This website is an excellent clearing house of information relative to the distinct needs of children of alcoholic parents. There are downloadable kits, printouts, and multiple paths of information. A must visit for parents or concerned adults wanting to provide support for children.

Nicotine Cessation
www.quitnet.com
Online support community for people attempting to quit smoking and stay smoke free. Offers social media exploration and support.