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Addiction and Recovery Resources

If you need resources for treatment centers, sober living, or aftercare please contact us directly at 512-222-6986.  We are familiar with treatment resources and options nationwide and would like to personally speak with you prior to referring you.  Everyone has unique needs when it comes to treatment and this way we will be able to find the best fit for your specific situation.

Support Groups

AA- Alcoholic Anonymous  www.aa.org

Al-Anon Family Groups www.al-anon.alateen.org

CODA- Codependents Anonymous  www.codependents.org

ACA- Adult Children of Alcoholics  www.adultchildren.org

COSA- Family Members of Sex Addicts www.cosa-recovery.org

Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org

Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org

Celebrate Recovery www.celebraterecovery.com

Smart Recovery www.smartrecovery.org

Recommended Reading

“Codependence no more: How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself.”  By Melody Beattie. 

“Codependent’s guide to the twelve steps: how to find the right program for you and apply each of the twelve steps to your own issues.”  By Melody Beattie.

“Addict in the family: Stories of loss, hope, and recovery.” By Beverly Conyers.

“Everything Changes: Help for families of newly recovering addicts.” By Beverly Conyers.

“Reclaim your life: You and the alcoholic/addict.” By Carole Bennett.

“Why don’t they just quit? What families and friends need to know about addiction and recovery.”  By Joe Herzanek.  

 “At Wits End:  What you need to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness.”  By Jeff Jay and Jerry Boriskin. 

“Get Your Loved One Sober:  Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening.”  By Robert J. Meyers and Brenda L. Wolfe.

Websites

NIDA- National Institute of Drug Addiction    http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugsabuse  Research and information on commonly abused drugs.

Drug Free-  www.drugfree.org   Information for concerned parents

HBO Addiction-  http://www.hbo.com/addiction/  Comprehensive information for those facing an addiction or have a loved one suffering from addiction.

Sober MD-  http://www.sobermd.us/  Articles and information on wide range of drug and addiction topics.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-http://www.ncadd.org/  Information and research on alcohol, drug abuse, and addiction topics.

The Addicts Mom- http://addictsmom.com/  An online resource and support group aimed at parents with a child suffering from addiction.  Includes blogs, chat and resources.