Addiction Resource
Addiction Resource was created to help people struggling with substance abuse and to provide support to their loved ones.
Our goal is to make helpful and verifiable information available on substance abuse and addiction rehab and recovery as well as direct you to the best sources of help, including The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The website provides links to information for parents, teens, health professionals, teachers, and others about drugs of all types.
NIDA for Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health, created this website to educate adolescents between 11 and 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. The institute enlisted the help of teens in developing th esite to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns. The site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test and visitor’s knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.
Al-Anon & Alateen
Provides information and support for the family members and friends of people with alcohol problems, including a list of meetings in the United States and Canada.
RehabCenter.net
You don’t have to fight addiction alone. RehabCenter.net is the Web’s most comprehensive guide to quality rehab centers and addiction treatment. We offer free and confidential information about the many effective and empowering rehab options available today. At RehabCenter.net, you can read our library of educational articles on recovering from alcohol and drug abuse and many treatment and support options. You can customize searches for rehab centers and treatment and contact one of our professional counselors who can answer all your questions and get you started on your new drug-free life.
On the Wagon
“The Hub for expert substance abuse information.”
StartYourRecovery.org
StartYourRecovery.org is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals take steps toward a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. It was developed with the input of leading clinicians, experts from leading organizations like SAMHSA, and people in recovery themselves. Here, individuals can hear stories from people with similar life experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance use issues, and locate support. Family and friends can learn about addiction and how to encourage treatment and support sober living on the website.
Mattresshelp.org/addiction-sleep
With 23.5 million Americans suffering addictions to drugs and alcohol, addiction and sleep have a close relationship. It is common for people with addictions to have sleep disorders and for people to use substances like drugs and alcohol to treat their sleep problem. This webpage offers an in-depth resource on addiction, recovery and their affects on sleep. It includes in-depth research and sleep help for those in recovery as well as collections of local and national support groups.