Resources
For Families, Loved Ones, and Those Seeking Information about Recovery
The following links provide information about drugs, recovery, sobriety and resources available for those in recovery and those seeking recovery.
Drugs of Abuse
An excellent fact sheet about drugs of abuse. You will find an immense amount of information including names, dependency ratings, abuse and addiction potentials, side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
Drug Abuse and Substance Use Disorders
An excellent article about the difference between drug abuse and drug dependence from NIDA.
Alcoholics Anonymous
The official site of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Find an AA Meeting
Intergroups, central offices and answering services.
Narcotics Anonymous
General information, meetings, pamphlets, contacts and their magazine "NA Way".
Find an NA Meeting
Find an NA meeting anywhere by giving it your location and a distance.
Al-Anon and Alateen
For 55 years, Alanon (Alateen for younger members) has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.
Dual Recovery Anonymous™
Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis.
NAMI - National Alliance for Mental Illness
This national association website provides education, support, and advocacy for people with serious mental illnesses and their families..
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, alcohol and drug addiction treatment and mental health services.
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
The mission of NIDA is to lead the nation bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
ACT 106
Information on ACT 106, a Pennsylvania law that requires most group
health insurance plans to include coverage for addiction treatment.
Pro Act
The Pro Act/Recovery Month website aims to promote societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug disorders in all its forms is possible. |
