Support Groups

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Addiction or Self-Medication - Substance abuse from different standpoints.

Anonymous One - Find personal stories of addiction and recovery as well as a search page to help find Twelve Step meetings, support groups, hospitals, and treatment centers.

Aquarius alcohol and drugs services - UK Midlands charity providing advice and counselling on alcohol and drugs problems.

Changing Attitudes In Recovery - For people with addiction, emotional, relational problems.

Christian Recovery Resources Database - Searchable database of Ministries, Organizations, Local Groups and Meetings in the US, and Canada other parts of the world.

Crystal Meth Anonymous - CMA is a relatively new twelve step program for people who are addicted to crystal meth. Links provide support for family and friends as well.

Crystal Meth Anonymous of New York City - Local support group for those addicted to crystal meth. Meeting times and mission statement.

CyberSober - The resource for recovery of alcoholics, narcotics, gamblers, and overeaters. More than 100,000 meetings, hospitals and treatment centers with maps and directions.

Drugs and Homeless Initiative - A range of support services for people addressing drug and alcohol problems, with particular regard for those who are homeless or in housing need.

Dual Recovery Anonymous - DRA is an independent, non-professional, Twelve Step, self-help fellowship. Members are chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness.

Friends of Choices - Help for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. We work in the service of people with Chemical Dependency and those that love them.

Geoff's Phoenix House Pages - Discussion forum, chat room, pictures of the facility, and links to the corporate site as well as other substance abuse support groups.

Grrreets - Fairly eclectic site, but includes original "clean/sober" writings, cartoons, and unofficial Northern CA AA/NA meeting lists.

Hetty's - Drug Support Network - Support network for parents, carers, family and friends of illicit drug users.

LifeRing Secular Recovery - A non-religious self-help recovery organization for individuals who seek group support to achieve abstinence from alcohol and other addictive drugs.

Marina Dock - A safe, clean and sober meeting facility and social club, open to the public since 1986.

Meth Madness - Message board which focuses on methamphetamines and general discussions.

Mothers of Methamphetamine Addicts - Support group for the family and friends.

Nickscape Recovery Zone - Offers information about substance abuse and recovery.

Pagan 12-Step Haven - A group for recovering pagans in 12-step recovery: AA, NA, OA, and DA. This group will focus on working the 12 steps and supporting each other in recovery.

Pills Anonymous - An MSN support group for people with drug dependencies.

Reachout (Wiltshire) Drug Use Support Group - A non-profit organization supporting those affected by drug use in the Chippenham area in Wiltshire.

Recovery Through Christ - Forum discussing a 12 Step Program for Christians and others who suffer with addictions.

Recovery Wisdom, One Day at a Time - Twelve step slogans, start your day with a new slogan, send in your own and get a free book.

The Recovery Zone - Features 12 step recovery resources with information and help for people suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, smoking addiction, compulsive eating disorders, and gambling addiction.

Recovery Zones - Drug addiction prevention, treatment and recovery resources. Plus chat, message boards and free recovery email addresses.

Reformer's Unanimous - A Christ-centered program that directs those battling addictions to God's intended support group - the local church.

Righteous Oaks Recovery Center - Information about the formation, operation, philosophies and testimonies concerning the success of their six month, resident, Christ centered addiction recovery program for men.

Say No to Drugs - Official site for the Russian government's Commission on Fighting Drug Abuse and Illegal Turnover.

Secular Organizations for Sobriety - A non-religious support group for people who want to give up alcohol or drugs. Located in Rochester, New York.

Secular Organizations for Sobriety - An international network of peer support groups for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.

SMART Recovery - Self Management and Recovery Training is a non-profit organization that helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors. Includes an introduction, regional and online meetings, a message board and resources.

Sober Start - Substance abuse recovery forum and resource for information and support related to narcotics addiction and alcoholism.

Solpadeine Addiction Support Group - Self help support group for people addicted to Solpadeine over-the-counter painkillers.

12 Step Pagans - Contact information for an email support group for pagans interested in the 12 Step program.

12 Step Sources - Provides explanations and links about support groups,

Steppin' Out - The 12 Step Radio Show - Where alcoholics and addicts share their true stories of before and after drinking and sobriety. In New York City.

Substance Abuse Prevention of Carroll County, Maryland - Substance abuse prevention message board and information for Carroll County Maryland.

Transitions Daily - AA and other daily readings for chemically dependent people. Daily e-mail by free subscription. [May not work for all browsers.]

The Triangle Club of Washington, DC - Provides meeting space for 12-step groups and recovery activities for Gay and Lesbian people of the Washington Metropolitan area.

Twelve Steps to Emotional Health - A version of the '12steps' based on the psychological theory called 'Affect Theory' as developed by Silvan S. Tomkins and Donald Nathanson.

Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users - VANDU is a group of IV drug users and former drug users who work to improve the lives of people who use illicit drugs. They do this through user-based peer support and education.

Westside Service Center - A service organization for recovering alcoholics/addicts. Beaverton, OR.

WorkingSobriety.com - Provides a forum for examining addictions and compulsive behaviors to support recovery from the family disease of addiction using the Twelve Step Programs.

XA-Speakers Tapes - Recordings of Twelve Step speakers for free download. AA Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, NA Narcotics Anonymous, CA Cocaine Anonymous, OA Overeaters Anonymous, and others. Donation suggested.

York Street Club - Located in a restored Victorian mansion in Denver, Colorado. Meeting facilities, membership, events and social environment for recovering alcoholics.

Substance Abuse Recovery Programs: Which One is Right for You? - Article compares several alcoholism and substance abuse support groups including AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), NA (Narcotics Anonymous), MM, RR, SMART, SOS, and WFS. [CNN with WebMD] (May 19, 1999)