The following sources can help you or a loved one on a recovery journey. The resources below include government and advocacy web sites that list many sources that can help you identify addiction symptoms, locate treatment centers and inform you about community activities.
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA/ACoA)
Self-help groups for those who grew up in families with alcoholism.
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
For those who have been affected by someone else's alcohol or other drug problem, groups are based on the AA model.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Service Office (AA)
AA is the original 12-step self-help program, with free meetings in nearly every community and more than 100 countries.
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Faces & Voices of Recovery was founded in 2001 at a national summit of 200 recovery advocates. Faces & Voices of Recovery seeks to support advocates that work to develop and implement public policies that support recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The organization also strives to break down barriers that preclude access to recovery, change public attitudes to prioritize addiction recovery and show the public and policymakers that recovery is happening for millions of Americans and their families in communities across America.
www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/main/index.shtml
Gift From Within
Gift From Within is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. This agency develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website. It also maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
Join Together Online (JTO)
JTO is a comprehensive network of free Internet services supporting community-based efforts to address substance abuse and gun violence. Thousands of community leaders, professionals and concerned citizens use JTO every day to be more informed and effective in their local efforts to reduce and prevent these devastating public health problems. www.jointogether.org/home/
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA is one of the many self-help groups based on the AA model. NA focuses on other drug problems.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas including genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, prevention, and treatment. The web site contains helpful information for alcoholics, family members, healthcare professionals and media.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. The site contains information on the latest research, common drugs of abuse and current treatment protocols.
Prevention Online, Prevline
Prevention Online is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This site is a valuable resource with extensive information about addiction. This information includes questions to ask when seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, information about the many benefits of treatment and inspiring stories from people in recovery.
www.health.org
Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services provides funding for prevention, intervention and treatment services through contracts with about 200 community organizations (including Nexus) that serve more than 750,000 Texans each year The agency also provides an information and referral hot line, (877) 9-NO DRUG and provides 24-hour bilingual service to Texans who need crisis counseling or drug and alcohol information.
www.dshs.state.tx.us
12StepLocator.Org
12StepLocator.Org is a comprehensive 12 Step Locator and Search Engine tool. It keeps comprehensive information concerning 12 Step members (assured anonymity), Home Groups, Online Groups, Meetings, Treatment Facilities, Clubs, and Special Events.