Recovery from addiction is a journey that often requires various forms of support. We've compiled this comprehensive list of external resources to help you or your loved ones find the specific support needed. From professional organizations and support groups to books, apps, and online communities, these resources can complement your recovery process.
Professional Organizations and Helplines
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov
24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Website: drugabuse.gov
Research-based information on drug use, addiction science, and treatment options.
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Website: asam.org
Professional guidelines, educational materials, and treatment locator.
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Website: naadac.org
Professional development, certification information, and educational materials.
Partnership to End Addiction
Helpline: 1-855-378-4373
Website: drugfree.org
Support for families navigating a loved one's addiction.
Support Groups and Recovery Communities
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Website: aa.org
Meeting finder, literature, and 12-step program information.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Website: na.org
Meeting finder, literature, and 12-step program for drug addiction.
SMART Recovery
Website: smartrecovery.org
Science-based, self-empowering addiction recovery support group with in-person and online meetings.
Refuge Recovery
Website: refugerecovery.org
Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery with meditation-based practices.
LifeRing Secular Recovery
Website: lifering.org
Secular, abstinence-based recovery support with in-person and online meetings.
Women for Sobriety
Website: womenforsobriety.org
Support program designed specifically for women in recovery.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
Website: sossobriety.org
Alternative recovery method for those who prefer a secular path.
In The Rooms
Website: intherooms.com
Online recovery community with virtual meetings for various recovery programs.
Family and Loved Ones Support
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Website: nar-anon.org
Support for those affected by someone else's addiction.
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Website: cadenceonline.com
Evidence-based approach to help family members encourage treatment.
Families Anonymous
Website: familiesanonymous.org
12-step fellowship for relatives and friends of individuals with behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
Online Tools and Apps
Nomo - Sobriety Clocks
Website: saynomo.com
Track sobriety time, share achievements, and connect with accountability partners.
Books and Educational Resources
"In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction"
Author: Gabor Maté
Explores addiction from biological, psychological, and social perspectives.
"Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions"
Author: Russell Brand
Personal account and practical approach to the 12-step program.
"The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease"
Author: Marc Lewis
Neuropsychological perspective on addiction and recovery.
"Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction"
Author: Maia Szalavitz
Evidence-based approach to understanding addiction as a developmental disorder.
"This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life"
Author: Annie Grace
Explores psychological and neurological components of alcohol use.
"Drinking: A Love Story"
Author: Caroline Knapp
Memoir about functional alcoholism and recovery.
"Codependent No More"
Author: Melody Beattie
Classic text on codependency and its relationship to addiction.
"The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook"
Author: Suzette Glasner-Edwards
Practical CBT exercises for recovery.
Podcasts
Recovery Elevator
Focus: Personal stories of recovery from alcohol addiction
Website: recoveryelevator.com
Addiction Unlimited Podcast
Focus: Mindset and strategy for recovery
Website: addictionunlimited.com
The SHAIR Podcast
Focus: Sharing personal journeys of addiction and recovery
Website: theshairpodcast.com
Treatment Locators and Directories
SAMHSA's Treatment Locator
Website: findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Search for treatment facilities by location and specialty.
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
Website: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/addiction
Find therapists specializing in addiction by location, insurance, and approach.
American Board of Addiction Medicine Physician Finder
Website: abam.net/find-a-physician
Locate board-certified addiction medicine physicians.
Disclaimer
This resource list is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific organization, treatment approach, or service. Please consult with healthcare professionals for personalized advice regarding addiction treatment and recovery.
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