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• Addict in The Family: A Resource Guide

  http://www.addictinthefamily.org/
  Addresses a widespread problem and provides answers to questions about heroin and heroin addiction. Website for the book by Dr. Andrew Byrne.

• Addiction Recovery Guide

  http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/
  HONcode accredited recovery resource for drug and alcohol addiction including evaluation, treatment programs, holistic approaches, residential treatment centers and an active message board.

• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

  http://corp.aadac.com/
  Alcohol and drug abuse information provided by the government of this Canadian province.

• Alcohol and Other Drugs: Self Responsibility

  http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/
  Research and other articles about "binge" drinking, minimum age, health problems, and history of alcohol and health reform cycles.

• An Integrated Treatment Approach for Severely Mentally Ill Individuals with Substance Disorders

  http://users.erols.com/ksciacca/integ.htm
  Excerpt from paper by Kathleen Sciacca, from Chapter 6 of New Directions For Mental Health Services, No. 50, Summer 1991: Jossey-Bass, Publishers.

• Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

  http://www.adin.com.au/
  A central point of access to quality alcohol and drug resources. Search, links and FAQs.

• Behavioral Research Center of the Southwest

  http://www.bhrcs.org/
  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.

• Biological Mechanisms of Addiction

  http://www.alcohol-drug.com/biology.htm
  An article about repeated exposure to a drug and how it produces long term changes in nervous system.

• California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Forums

  http://www.caadac.org/
  Open forums and news for professional addiction counselors.

• Centre for Duncanian Studies

  http://duncanian-studies.tripod.com/
  The Centre is a group of researchers who apply a Duncanian perspective to the study of alcoholism and other forms of drug abuse.

• Codependency and Addiction Treatment

  http://www.hopelinks.net/
  Directory of addiction recovery sites with a focus on codependency. Site features worksheets and tests to learn about family roles in addiction and codependency recovery as well as treatment center referrals.

• Controversies in the Addiction's Field

  http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/cbook/index.html
  Compares various views of alcoholism and drug addictions. Each has a different treatment method. Out of print 1990 book by American Council on Alcoholism to download or read online.

• Cyber Recovery

  http://www.cyberrecovery.net/
  Listing of resources for alcoholism and addiction. Multiple topic specific message boards for support.

• DHHS Workplace Resource Center

  http://workplace.samhsa.gov/
  US Department of Health and Human Services offers information for the prevention and treatment of drug abuse in the workplace. Includes resources for employers and employees.

• Dual Diagnosis

  http://users.erols.com/ksciacca/
  Information on treatment and program development for co-occurring dual/multiple disorders; mental illness, drug addiction and alcoholism, MIDAA(R), and MICA.

• Duncanian Theory of Addiction

  http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/duncanian_theory/
  Examines the theory developed by Prof. David F. Duncan to explain addiction to alcohol and other drugs or to behaviors such as gambling and internet use.

• Expert Answers Addiction Questions

  http://www.robertperkinson.com/
  Robert Perkinson, M.D. answers questions on alcoholism, teen drug abuse and gambling addiction. Features a resource library.

• Family Recovery through Education and Empowerment

  http://johnrecover.faithweb.com/
  Resources and information relating to recovery from addiction, codependency, abuse, counseling, education, and prevention.

• Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals

  http://www.drinkanddrugs.net/
  Resources for anyone working with clients with drug and alcohol problems, as well as those providing substance misuse education and prevention services.

• Global Interventions

  http://intervention.net/
  For families and employers seeking help for individuals with alcohol, drug and other dependencies.

• Harvard Medical School - Division on Addictions

  http://www.divisiononaddiction.org/
  Provides links to resources including articles, FAQs, library and archives, events, research projects.

• Hired Power

  http://www.hiredpower.com/
  California-based service provides sober coaches to help avoid relapse, available in several states. Accepting treatment professionals to match with clients.

• Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation

  http://iconsortium.subst-abuse.uiowa.edu/
  Coordinates research and knowledge transfer among researchers, assists professionals in the field, and informs public policy makers in the area of substance abuse.

• Mayo Clinic: Drug Addiction

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/basics/definition/con-20020970
  Description of signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment options.

• National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation

  http://www.nnapf.org/
  Information and resources on the prevention and intervention of addictions, alcohol, drug and solvent abuse, for First Nations and Inuit Communities.

• NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse

  http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
  The NIDA for Teens Web site helps educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse.

• Prescription Drug Addiction

  http://www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com/
  An education and support resource for individuals and families dealing with addiction to prescription drugs. How to recognize a problem. Commonly abused medications.

• Recovery Resources

  http://www.recres.org/
  Recovery Resources is a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio devoted to helping people with mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions.

• Self-Help for Overcoming Addictions

  http://self-renewal.com/
  Practical information on breaking addictions, techniques for reducing stress and improving spirituality.

• Sober Champion

  http://www.soberchampion.com/
  Professional service provides telephone and in-person coaching to help avoid relapse into alcohol or drug use, with pages on crisis and intervention.

• Sober24

  http://www.sober24.com/
  Dedicated to providing information, services, and products to individuals and families in recovery, promoting a sober lifestyle while having fun.

• Southworth Associates

  http://www.southworthassociates.net/
  Working with corporations, individuals and families to provide intervention and monitoring services for individuals with substance abuse and mental health issues.

• The Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Directory

  http://soberrecovery.com/
  Lists rehabilitation and treatment programs for adults and adolescents. Includes forum, professional resources, and clinical information.

• The Loyola Group

  http://www.loyolagroup.org/
  20 hours of short and specific audio talks, dealing with alcohol/drug recovery topics.

• The Man in the Glass

  http://worldwideaddiction.com/
  Articles on alcoholism, drug abuse and substance dependence. Information on rehabilitation, detoxification and strategies. Suited to alcoholics, addicts, friends and those interested in the disease of addiction.

• The Self-Medication Hypothesis

  http://self-med-hypothesis.tripod.com/
  A theory of the causation of addictions. This site explores both Khantzian's psychoanalytic model and Duncan's behavioral model of the hypothesis.

• Web of Addictions

  http://www.well.com/user/woa/
  Provides information about alcohol and other drug addictions. Includes facts, links, meetings, special topics and contact details for specific groups.

• Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs

  http://welshcouncil.org.uk/
  A think tank promoting debate and policy initiatives in the field of substance misuse in Wales, UK. Includes history, press releases, current events, links, and contact details.

• Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

  http://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/
  Searchable database on substance abuse, state and territory laws, drug-free workplace advisor.

 

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