This episode I recommend what you should do if you've decided to quit alcohol or drugs but you are unsure as to how to start.
These links were from a New York Times article back in March 2020, but they should still be helpful:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Federal hotline offering referrals to local treatment and support services.
Narcotics Anonymous
https://www.na.org/
Meetings worldwide for people struggling with drugs. Directory of online meetings, using Zoom, Skype and other platforms.
SMART Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Abstinence-based international organization that uses a cognitive behavioral therapy tool kit. Has a directory of online meetings.
AA-Alcoholics Anonymous
http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
The worldwide 12-step abstinence program has extensive online resources.
Recovery Dharma
https://recoverydharma.online/
This organization uses Buddhist practices and principles to support individuals in recovery. Directory of daily online meditations and meetings.
Women for Sobriety
https://wfsonline.org/
Dedicated to helping women recover from substance use disorders, with online gatherings.
LifeRing
https://www.lifering.org/online-meetings
Organization focusing on practical, secular support, with online meetings.
Moderation Management
http://www.moderation.org/
For people seeking to moderate their drinking and not necessarily abstain, this growing group has an international network of online meetings.
Cocaine Anonymous Online
https://ca.org/
International group offering online support through email and voice-only conference calls.
In the Rooms
https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Clearinghouse of 30 online meetings offering supports with a variety of approaches to different substance use disorders.
Free Apps
Connections
https://www.addictionpolicy.org/connections-app
Evidence-based, multipurpose app to help track sobriety and connect with supportive peers and Addiction Policy Forum counselors.
I Am Sober
https://iamsober.com/
Popular, well-regarded app for planning and maintaining recovery.
SoberGrid
https://www.sobergrid.com/
Large online sober-support community and peer counseling.
For Those Who Support People in Recovery
Nar-Anon
https://www.naranonchat.com/
Global support network for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Live chat and forum available.
Al-Anon
https://al-anon.org/
Using a 12-step focus, this organization offers online and phone meetings for those whose friends and relatives struggle with alcohol use disorder, among other substances.
Families Anonymous
https://www.familiesanonymous.org/
Offers online 12-step meetings for family and friends with a loved one struggling with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral problems.
SMART Recovery Friends and Family
https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/
This secular, cognitive behavioral-based program offers online meetings for families and friends of someone recovering from substance abuse.
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