A compiled list of resources where individuals can get help.
Information Resources
National Institute on Drug Abuse (www.drugabuse.gov)
Rethinking Drinking (www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov ). An outstanding, self-directed resource for people who want to assess their alcohol use or are interested in ways of managing or eliminating it from their lives.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov). This is an excellent website for both substance abuse (including smoking) and mental health issues. It provides an authoritative, research based perspective across the range of substance use/abuse to addiction. Very informative and impartial bases for informed thought and discussion.
12 Step Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous:
East Bay (www.eastbayaa.org)
Worldwide (www.aa.org)
Cocaine Anonymous (www.ca.org)
Online meetings (www.ca-online.org)
Marijuana Anonymous (www.marijuana-anonymous.org )
Narcotics Anonymous:
Alameda County and Tri-Valley Area (www.naalamedacounty.org)
Worldwide (www.na.org)
Big Book online (www.recoverv.org.aa.bigbook:ww)
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Recovery for Friends and Family Members (12-Step Meetings)
Al-Anon and Alateen (www.ncwsa.org) are support groups based upon the 12-Step model for families and friends of alcoholics in Northern California.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (www.coda.org) is a support group based upon the 12-Step model for people who want to develop healthy relationships using the Twelve Steps and Traditions (12-Step model).
Alcohol and Substance Abuse (Alternative Meetings)
LifeRing (www.lifering.org) is a self-help recovery network for people who are interested in achieving abstinence without an emphasis upon religious practice.
SMART Recovery® (www.smartrecovery.org) is a self-help recovery program that emphasizes the use of tools for recovery that are based on scientific research and self empowering mutual support groups.
Women For Sobriety (www.womenforsobriety.org) is an organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.