Recovery Resources
Chemical Dependency and Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous, 212-870-3400
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Recovery Road Advoacates
Substance Abuse, Aftercare Treatment, Sober Living, Neuro-Cognitive Development, Sober Institute of the Arts
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Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
Directory of discussion boards (using email) and real time online meetings (using the chat feature.) Includes listings for the U.S. and other countries.
AANot the Only Way
If you’ve been frustrated with a lack of information about alternatives to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step programs)
www.aanottheonlyway.com
Cocaine Anonymous (CA), 800-347-8998
www.ca.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), 213-488-4455
www.crystalmeth.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous, 877-883-2332
www.draonline.org
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 818-773-9999
www.wsoinc.com
Nicotine Anonymous (NICA), 800-TRY-NICA
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Parent Project (800) 372-8886
parentproject.com
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated (Eating) Disorders (ANAD), 847-831-3438
www.anad.org
Overeaters Anonymous (OA), 505-891-2664
www.oa.org
Compulsive Gambling
Debtors Anonymous (DA), 781-453-2743
www.debtorsanonymous.org
Gamblers Anonymous (GA), 213-386-8789
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Sexual Addiction
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA), 800-477-8191
www.sexaa.org
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), 781-255-8825
www.slaafws.org
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA), 615-331-6230
www.sa.org
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA), 800-977-HEAL
www.sca-recovery.org
Mental Health
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA), 602-277-7991
www.codependents.org
Emotions Anonymous (EA), 651-647-9712
www.emotionsanonymous.org
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA), 516-739-0062
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Workaholics Anonymous, 510-273-9253
www.workaholics-anonymous.org
Family Support
Parent Project (800) 372-8886
parentproject.com
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), 310-534-1815
www.adultchildren.org
Al-Anon/Alateen, 888-4AL-ANON
www.al-anon.org
Co-Anon (Cocaine Addicts’ Family Groups), 520-513-5088
www.co-anon.org
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA), 602-277-7991
www.codependents.org
Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts (COSA)
www.cosa-recovery.org
Families Anonymous, 800-736-9805
www.familiesanonymous.org
Parents Anonymous, 909-621-6184
www.parentsanonymous.org
Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA), 314-397-0867
www.recovering-couples.org
Other Resources
Hazelden’s Addiction Treatment and Education
Women for Sobriety
Gender-specific self-help support program. Based on a Thirteen Statement Program of positivity that encourages emotional and spiritual growth.
Rational Recovery
An approach for self-recovery that can be learned only through printed materials or from the web site. Opposes recovery groups of any kind. Teaches a lifetime commitment to abstinence.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training)
Uses congnitive-behavioral principles to help members recognize environmental and emotional triggers for addictive behaviors. Offers face-to-face and online mutual help groups. (Launched by people who were originally part of Rational Recovery.)
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) — also known as “Save Our Selves”
Alternative recovery program for those who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of 12-step. Abstinence is the first priority.
LifeRing Secular Recovery (LSR)
Secular program similar to SOS. Based on abstinence and peer group support. Includes both alcoholics and addicts.
Moderation Management
National nonprofit self-help group for people who want to quit or cut down on their drinking before they experience serious consequences. Not designed for alcohol-dependent people, formerly dependent people who are now abstaining, or for drug or food problems.