Links and Resources - Addictions
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- Chances Are... - Chances are that you are part of the 66% of adults who make a wager of one kind or another throughout the year. Like most people, you do it for fun and don't risk more than you can afford to lose. You bet on the Super Bowl or World Series or the Academy Awards. But for some people, gambling is much, much more than just having fun.
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Links
- Hazelden
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction, providing residential and outpatient treatment for adults and young people, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professionals.
http://www.hazelden.org - Another Empty Bottle
Another Empty Bottle. For friends and family of alcoholics. This site contains links, help groups, hotlines, information, and personal stories related to alcoholism. The site features interactive chat rooms and discussion areas for individuals to share and communicate their questions and concerns. The special section For Kids is a children's complete guide to understanding alcoholism and family relations.
http://www.alcoholismhelp.com - Common Sense
National PTA. Common Sense provides strategies for raising drug- and alcohol-free children. This site contains substance abuse prevention facts, positive parenting tips, and family prevention activities. Information is targeted towards parents of young children, but may be useful to counselors and community leaders. An informative and attractive site.
http://www.pta.org/commonsenseK - Al-Anon/Alateen
Al-Anon. AL-ANON (and ALATEEN for younger members) is a worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics. The listings of the 12 Steps, Traditions, and Concepts of Al-Anon is helpful for those who are seeking more information on the goals and objectives of this program. Also has an approved literature section, a discussion forum, and a guide for professionals.
http://www.Al-Anon-Alateen.org - Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS). The Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) is an alternative, recovery method for those alcoholics or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely available 12-step programs. Helpful FAQ answers questions in a direct manner about the organization and what it's all about.
http://www.unhooked.com - SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery. SMART Recovery is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit organization with a self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using. This site provides a broad overview of what the organization is about. It also contains several primers and manuals concerning alcoholism.
http://www.smartrecovery.org - Adult Children of Alcoholics Information
Recovery.org. This site gives very basic information on adult children of alcholoics. It might be of use to point adult children of alcholics in the right direction.
http://www.recovery.org/acoa/acoa.html - Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous World Services. 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 their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership.
http://www.ca.org - Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous. A fellowship of men and women who share the same experience of addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. This site contains membership information and pamphlets.
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org - Intervention Center
This site provides intervention resources for alcoholism, drug addiction, and other compulsive behaviors, as well as intervention training information for mental health professionals. Also available is a list of frequently asked questions and pertinent resources related to intervention and addiction.
http://www.intervention.com
Sexual Addiction
- Sex Addicts Anonymous
International Service Organization of Sex Addicts Anonymous. Sex Addicts Anonymous, S.A.A., is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Offers a brief description of sexual addiction and a self-assessment questionnaire. Additional information about S.A.A. is included.
http://www.sexaa.org- Al-Anon: 800-344-2666 (for relatives and friends of alcoholics)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 800-252-6465 (Will refer to self-help group meetings for individuals trying to stay sober.)
- National Institute of Drug Abuse Cocaine Hotline: 800-662-4357 (Provides information on cocaine and will refer to local agencies.)
Gambling Addiction
- Gamlers Anonymous: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
- Problem Gambling Education Association: http://www.gamblingproblem.org
Smoking/Nicotine Addiction
- Quit Smoking Support: http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com
Inhalent Addiction
- National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This site provides general information on inhalants, statistics, and the damage huffing does. Also includes ways to tell if someone is huffing and what to do as well as tips for teachers on prevention.
http://www.inhalants.org