Links & Resources

Chemical Dependency and Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous, 212-870-3400
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

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

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
hometown.aol.com/west24th/

Workaholics Anonymous, 510-273-9253
www.workaholics-anonymous.org

Family Support

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

Treatment Centers

Passages Malibu Drug Treatment Center
Passages Addiction Cure Center provides intensive, holistic drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. Passages emphasizes a unique one-on-one approach to treatment with more than 65 individual sessions per month with treatment professionals at the forefront of modern addiction treatment.

Other Resources

The National Institute on Drug Abuse

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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.