- Addict in The Family: A Resource Guide
Addresses a widespread problem and provides answers to questions about heroin and heroin addiction. Website for the book by Dr. Andrew Byrne. http://www.addictinthefamily.org/ - Addiction by Prescription
Information about tranquilizer addiction and mis-prescription in news articles, quotations and other references. http://www.geocities.com/benzodebate/ - Addiction Care Options
Offers a hot line for detox referrals. Services include family, life stress, and support for job retention. http://www.hcoptions.org - Addiction Doctor
Information and resources for those who wish to learn more about addiction and addiction treatment from Kevin McCauley M.D., an expert in addiction medicine. http://www.addictiondoctor.com/ - Addiction Recovery Guide
Recovery resources for drug and alcohol addiction including evaluation, 12 Step and other programs, treatment locators, residential treatment centers, and holistic approaches. http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT)
Peer education group dedicated to addressing the issues of alcohol and other drug abuse in an effort to create a healthier university community. http://www.student.virginia.edu/~adapt - Anonymous One
Find more than 70,000 Twelve Step meetings and 16,000 sober clubs, sober living areas, hospitals, and treatment centers. http://www.soberone.com/main.htm - Behavioral Health World for Professionals
An information brokerage service for behavioral health professionals, a center for news and information on substance abuse and related mental health issues. It offers information on domestic violence, drug abuse, alcohol addiction, sexual abuse and other mental illness issues. http://www.bhworld.com - Behavioral Research Center of the Southwest
Non-profit agency that researches substance abuse and other behavioral health issues. A major focus is the impact of cultural factors on substance use. An environment for researchers to meet and work online. http://www.bhrcs.org - Biological Mechanisms of Addiction
An article about repeated exposure to a drug and how it produces long term changes in nervous system. http://www.alcohol-drug.com/biology.htm - Choices
Recovery magazine supporting all 12 step programs. Includes articles, stories, resources, letters, links. http://www.world-net.net/home/dakota/AARecoveryMagazine-ChoicesIndex.htm - Clinical Psychology/Addictions Page
Links to information on psychology and drugs of abuse including alcohol and tobacco products. http://www.geocities.com/steinberlunacasusfedu/psychology.htm - Close to Home Online
Web companion to "Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home," the revolutionary PBS series that looks at drug addiction and recovery from a scientific, cultural, and political point of view. Features original health reporting, animations, and outreach programs for people who decide they want to get help. http://www.wnet.org/closetohome/home.html - Daily Dose
A team led by Professor David Clark, University of Wales, Swansea. Provides links to informative web-based resources relating to substance misuse. http://www.dailydose.net - Do It Now Foundation
Creates and disseminates accurate, creative, and realistic information on drugs, alcohol, sexuality, and other behavioral health topics. http://www.doitnow.org/ |