Resource Links

We’ve listed our favorite, most informative, useful, reliable—and yes, even the most “fun” websites we could find, to help you navigate this exciting world of recovery.
Updated 8.5.2010

GENERAL INFO AND TREATMENT:

http://www.ChangingLivesFoundation.org
Changing Lives Foundation. An informative site providing help for friends and family of addicts/alcoholics—with a focus on how individuals and families recover from these problems.

http://www.drug-addiction-support.org
Drug Addiction Support. News and current topics about drug addiction—including the latest books and DVD’s for Addiction Recovery, along with resources to learn how to help your family deal with drugs.

http://www.naatp.org

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. Click on “Enter,” then click on “Members.” You can search by state or treatment center name.

http://www.sober.com
Sober.com. Committed to helping the addicted and families affected by drug abuse and drug addiction—to find rehabs, especially troubled teens. This site also includes various interesting venues for recovering people to connect with each other.

http://www.naadac.org
The Association for Addiction Professionals. A professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.

http://www.hazelden.org
Hazelden. A site for individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. This nonprofit organization helps people transform their lives by providing the highest quality treatment and continuing care services, education, research, and publishing products available today.

TWELVE-STEP:

http://www.aa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous. A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism (on the “Is AA for you?” page there are 12 questions to help you decide if you have a problem).

http://www.aagrapevine.org
AA Grapevine. Voice of Alcoholics Anonymous, The International Journal of AA, articles, stories, jokes, letters, subscriptions since 1944.

http://www.12step.org
12-Step.org. Information and tools for working the 12-step program.

http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline
Read the AA Big Book online. Complete text of “Alcoholics Anonymous” also known as “The Big Book” is available in English, French, and Spanish.

http://www.anonpress.org/phone
AA Intergroup. Telephone Numbers, USA.

CHRISTIAN RECOVERY:

www.addiction2recovery.com
addiction2recovery. reality.connection.change. Addiction recovery materials along with gripping videos of real people’s stories of change and recovery.

http://www.celebraterecovery.com
Celebrate Recovery. A Christ-centered program ministering to those who struggle with hurts, hang-ups, habits or addictions.

INTERVENTION:

http://www.a-i-r.com
Addiction Intervention Resources (AIR). A national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors and consultants that provide fast and effective crisis management services through a proven protocol of education, action and healing. AIR addiction consultants can be reached at any time.

http://www.lovefirst.net
Love First. Professional interventionists, Jeff and Debra Jay, authors of Love First, published by Hazelden. Books. Videos, professional intervention, recovery mentoring and many free resources. Questions answered without charge. Interventionists nationwide.

ALCOHOL/DRUGS:

http://www.nida.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA’s mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

http://www.samhsa.gov
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA. Provides info on the prevention of substance abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, treatment, and mental health services.

http://www.ncadd.org
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD). Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of affiliates.

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Provides current publications, research and news on alcohol addiction.

http://www.aca-usa.org
American Council on Alcoholism. More helpful information on intervention, problems surrounding alcohol abuse, self-tests, and other resources.

http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/Stories
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Personal, real-life stories of recovery.

http://www.anonymousone.com
AA, Al-Anon, find sober living homes, sober clubs, conferences, events, roundups, treatment centers, central offices, stories & articles of recovery, books & gifts for sobriety, daily meditations and much more.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE & ADDICTION:

http://www.pharmacy-technician.net/prescription-abuse
Pharmacy Technician.net. A wealth of information on this topic.

TOBACCO:

www.tobaccofacts.org/tob_truth/index.html
Tobacco Facts. Extensive information on smoking and the tobacco industry.

PAIN MANAGEMENT:

http://www.painmed.org/advocacy/ama_advocacy.html

The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine.

ONLINE COMMUNITIES/SUPPORT:

www.friendsofbill.net
FOB (Friends of Bill). A social network specifically designed for alcoholics and addicts. Connect with new friends from all over the world who are just like you.

www.intherooms.com
In the Rooms. The premier, most comprehensive online social network for the recovery community worldwide. For the 23 hours a day you’re not at a meeting. in the Rooms has many of the most popular 12-Step fellowships as groups for you to become a member of. In here you’ll find great discussions, great people, resources, and archives.

www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
Faces and Voices of Recovery. Dedicated to changing public perceptions of recovery, promoting effective public policy in Washington and in all 50 states, and demonstrating that recovery is working for millions of Americans.

FAMILY SUPPORT:

www.pdap.com
Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP). FREE recovery services for substance abuse and drug addiction. A 12 step, faith-based program that offers group meetings, individual and family counseling to families, siblings and teens.

www.theantidrug.com
Parents. The Anti-Drug. Extensive amount of info, advice, resources specifically written for parents.

www.al-anon.org
Al-Anon/Alateen (which includes Alateen for younger members) offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.

www.ola-is.org
Online Al-Anon Outreach. Information about online Al-Anon Family Groups and links to meetings on the Internet.

www.loveandlogic.com
Love and Logic. Helpful articles, simple and practical techniques to help parents and teachers have less stress and more fun while raising responsible kids.

NUTRITION & FITNESS:

www.cspinet.org/nah/index.htm
Nutrition Action. The largest-circulation health newsletter in North America providing reliable information on nutrition and health.

www.alcoholicsvictorious.org/faq/nutrition.html
A (Christian-based) collection of articles that detail the effects of diet and nutrition on addiction recovery.

www.nutrition.gov
Nutrition Info—Dept. of Health and Human Services

http://www.fitness.gov
Fitness Info—Dept. of Health and Human Services

www.getfit.samhsa.gov
An interactive workplace web site that provides you, your family, and colleagues with information about physical health, mental health, drugs, and alcohol.

RECOVERY RADIO:

www.drug-addiction-support.org/addiction-recovery-now.html
Recovery Now! A weekly radio program that discusses Alcoholism and Addiction recovery. Topics covered include: Causes, Symptoms, Intervention, Depression, Drug Therapies, 12-Step, Treatment Programs and much more. The format of the show is an informal roundtable discussion led by Ned Wicker.

www.recoverycoasttocoast.org
Recovery Coast to Coast. Two hours of engaging dialogue, news updates and interviews around the topics of addiction, treatment, research and recovery.

FUN STUFF:

recoveryarts.com
RecoveryArts.com. A blog for and about the arts in recovery. By arts, we mean general expression: Recovery Poetry, Recovery Music, and Recovery Visual

onerecovery.com
OneRecovery.com.A friendly and feature-rich online recovery community for alcohol, drug and eating disorder addiction.

www.theloiswilsonstory.com
The Lois Wilson Story. The first biography of the great American woman, wife of the man who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)—a world-wide movement to save millions of families from the devastation of alcohol and drugs.

ASSESSMENTS FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS:

www.aa.org/lang/en/subpage.cfm?page=71
Is AA for you? 12 questions to help you decide if you have a problem.

www.drugfree.org/Intervention/Assessing
A site for drug assessment for all ages. Includes:

Tools to Assess Others:

How well do you know your teen? If you’re a parent concerned about your teen’s (12-18 years old) alcohol and/or drug use.

Al-Anon Quiz: If you’re an adult concerned about another adult’s (18 or older) drinking.

Drug Abuse Screening Test for Significant Others: If you’re an adult concerned about another adult’s (18 or older) drug use.

Self Assessment Tools:

CRAFFT Quiz: If you’re a teen (12-17 years old) concerned about your own drug and/or alcohol use.

Alcohol Screener: If you’re an adult (18 or older) concerned about your drinking.

Drug Abuse Screening Test: If you’re an adult (18 or older) concerned about your drug use.

TREATMENT CENTERS:

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
http://www.valleyhope.org/locations/default.asp
Valley Hope Association– A nationally-recognized, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality chemical dependency treatment services at an affordable price.

COLORADO
Men:
http://www.jaywalkerlodge.com
Jaywalker Lodge– Provides relapse treatment and transitional living programs for adult men seeking freedom from drug and alcohol addiction in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Jaywalker programs are designed for clients with a history of previous treatments and/or failed attempts at sobriety.

Women:
http://www.havenfriends.org/
Haven House– The Haven is an 89-bed Modified Therapeutic Community (MTC) located in Denver, Colorado for women, mothers and their infants. Provides intensive residential substance abuse treatment to women who are either pregnant or have an infant in their care.

http://www.uch.edu/conditions/addictions/index_Cedar.aspx
CeDAR– Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation. A comprehensive addiction treatment center offering quality 12-step residential treatment and support programs crucial to recovery for addictions to alcohol, drug and co-occurring addictions such as gambling.

http://www.harmonyfoundationinc.com/
Harmony Foundation– Alcoholism Drug Addiction Treatment Center – Estes Park Colorado. Outpatient & Intervention services available.

CALIFORNIA
http://www.promises.com/
Promises Treatment Centers– Promises offers highly individualized treatment to clients struggling with addictions and co-occurring disorders. Located in Malibu and West Los Angeles, Promises offers 12-step based programs from Detoxification, Primary Residential/Inpatient treatment, Extended Care, Sober Living, and Outpatient services in a small intimate setting.

http://www.cliffsidemalibu.com/drug-rehab/drug-rehabilitation/
Cliffside Malibu– For effective Drug Rehabilitation, a luxurious and private drug treatment center. . .the choice of leading professionals.

FLORIDA
http://www.transrecovery.com/
Transitions Recovery Program– in North Miami Beach Florida has the staff with the training and years of experience to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere to reclaim your life from substance abuse.

PENNSYLVANIA
Teens:
http://www.clearbrookinc.com/Clearbrook_Lodge.php
Clear Brook Lodge– Established specifically for adolescents, this 46-bed inpatient rehabilitation center is the beginning of what must be a continued effort to maintain a lifestyle and lifetime of sobriety.

*The list of organizations, professionals, and advisors (referred to hereafter as “advisors”) is provided solely for informational purposes. Changing Lives Foundation does not endorse, and has not undertaken any independent investigation of the qualifications, credentials, experience, education, training, or proper licensing of, any advisor listed below. Changing Lives Foundation does not have any direct or indirect input in any advice or services provided by any advisor listed in this book.

Any person using contact information provided herein, to locate and select an advisor is strongly encouraged to inquire about the advisor’s professional expertise, experience, licensing, and qualifications before engaging or hiring such a person or organization.