Drug Abuse

Self Help Clearinghouse

Narcotics Anonymous

(MULTILINGUAL) International. 44,000+ meetings per week in 127 countries. Founded 1953. 12-Step. Worldwide multicultural organization whose primary purpose is to help any individual stop using drugs. No dues, fees or registration. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. Information is available in several languages, on audio tape, CD and in Braille.
Write:
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
Voice: 818-773-9999
Fax: 818-700-0700
Website: http://www.na.org
E-mail: fsmail@na.org
Verified: 01/28/2011

Families Anonymous

International. 500+ groups. Founded 1971. 12-Step. Fellowship for relatives and friends of persons with drug, alcohol or behavioral problems. Members learn to achieve their own serenity in spite of the turmoil which surrounds them. Besides many booklets, pamphlets and bookmarks, publications include daily thought book, 'Today A Better Way' and a bimonthly newsletter 'The Twelve-Step Rag.' Offers group development guidelines.
Write:
Families Anonymous
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
Voice: 1-800-736-9805
Fax: 310-815-9682
Website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org
E-mail: famanon@familiesanonymous.org
Verified: 04/01/2011

Cocaine Anonymous, Inc.

International. 2500 chapters. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction. Quarterly newsletter. Group starter kit available.
Write:
Cocaine Anonymous, Inc.
21720 S. Wilmington Ave.
Suite 304
Long Beach, CA 90810
Fax: 310-559-2554
Website: http://ca.org
E-mail: cawso@ca.org
Verified: 01/18/2011

Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

International. 1600 groups. Founded 1967. 12-Step. Group offering self-help recovery to families and friends of addicts. Members share their experience, hope and strength with each other. Packet of information for starting new groups. Nar-Ateen and Nar-Atot programs available.
Write:
Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters
22527 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200B
Torrance, CA 90505
Voice: 1-800-477-6291
Fax: 310-534-8688
Website: http://www.nar-anon.org
E-mail: wso@nar-anon.org
Verified: 01/13/2011

Pills Anonymous

Model. 1 group in New York City. Self-help, self-supporting, anonymous 12-step program based on the principles of A.A. For those who want to help themselves and others recover from chemical addiction.
Write:
Pills Anonymous
P.O. Box 1972, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113
Voice: 212-874-0700
Website: http://www.pillsanonymous.org
E-mail: panonjh@yahoo.com
Verified: 01/12/2011

National Family Partnership

National. 58 affiliates. Founded 1980. Provides support, drug prevention education, information and networking for parents to address drug prevention. Legislative advocacy on federal level and information resource for state and local efforts. Annual Red Ribbon Campaign, resource center, drug prevention and anti-tobacco resource.
Write:
National Family Partnership
2490 Coral Way, Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
Voice: 1-800-705-8997
Fax: 305-856-4815
Website: http://www.nfp.org
E-mail: ireyes@informedfamilies.org
Verified: 01/26/2011

HAMS: Harm Reduction for Alcohol and Other Substances

Online. 225 members. Founded 2007. Support and information for people who choose to practice safe intoxication, as well as those choosing moderate drinking or quitting as a goal. Members offer simple and pragmatic strategies for reducing the risks of recreational intoxication to self and others.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hamshrn
Verified: 01/07/2011

Benzoprotracted

Online. 530 members. Founded 2001. Supportive environment to those who suffer from withdrawal symptoms after months, or years, of being free from benzodiazepine drugs.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/benzoprotracted
Verified: 01/07/2011

Intercongregational Addictions Program (ICAP)

International. Founded 1979. Network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. Helps Roman Catholic women who are, or have been, members of religious orders and are alcohol or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences and e-mail support.
Write:
ICAP
7777 Lake St., Suite 115
River Forest, IL 60305-1734
Voice: 708-488-9770
Fax: 708-488-9774
E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 01/28/2011

Co-Anon Family Groups

International. 28 groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Program for families and friends of cocaine, crack and other drug addicts, whether they are actively using or not. Online, e-mail and face-to-face meetings. Provides assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Co-Anon Family Groups
P.O. Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732-2722
Voice: 1-800-898-9985
Website: http://www.co-anon.org
E-mail: info@co-anon.org
Verified: 01/26/2011

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Ourselves)

International. Founded 1986. Mutual help for alcoholics and addicts who want to acknowledge their addiction and maintain sobriety as a separate issue from religion or spirituality. Newsletter. Guidelines and assistance available for starting groups. Real-time online chats and e-groups available.
Voice: 323-666-4295
Fax: 323-666-4271
Website: http://www.sossobriety.org
E-mail: sos@cfiwest.org
Verified: 03/25/2011

Anesthetists in Recovery

National network. 150+ members. Founded 1984. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
Voice: 215-635-0183
Fax: 215-829-8757
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety
E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net
Verified: 01/10/2011

Psychologists Helping Psychologists

National network. Founded 1980. For doctoral-level psychologists or students who have had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Aim is to support each other in recovery, and to educate the psychology community. Regional/national get-togethers and newsletter.
Voice: 703-243-447
Fax: 703-243-7125
E-mail: anns@erols.com
Verified: 01/22/2011

Marijuana Anonymous World Services

International. 50+ groups. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who desire to stay clean of marijuana. Literature and starter packets. Various online meetings.
Write:
Marijuana Anonymous
P.O. Box 7807
Torrance, CA 90504
Voice: 1-800-766-6779
Website: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org
E-mail: office@marijuana-anonymous.org
Verified: 01/14/2011

SMART Recovery

(Self-Management And Recovery Training) International. 600+ affiliated groups. Founded 1994. Network of self-help groups for individuals wanting to gain their independence from addictive and compulsive behaviors. SMART Recovery is an abstinence program based on cognitive-behavioral principles, especially those of rational-emotive behavior therapy. Daily online meetings, message boards, chatroom, newsletter, information, referrals, literature and assistance in starting local groups.
Voice: 1-866-951-5357
Fax: 440-951-5358
Website: http://www.smartrecovery.org
E-mail: info@smartrecovery.org
Verified: 03/28/2011

Chemically Dependent Anonymous

National. 65 affiliated groups. Founded 1980. 12-Step. Purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person. For those with a desire to abstain from drugs/alcohol. Information and referrals, phone support, conferences and group development guidelines.
Write:
Chemically Dependent Anonymous
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146
Voice: 1-888-232-4673
Website: http://www.cdaweb.org
Verified: 01/18/2011

Social Workers Helping Social Workers

National network. Founded 1981. Supports recovery from alcohol or other chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other, among social workers (BSW/MSW) or BSW/MSW students. Social workers with other addictions are welcome to attend meetings. Newsletter, annual conferences, some regional retreats/meetings, continuing education, daily e-mail digest and group development guidelines.
Voice: Betty 773-493-6940 (confidential voice mail)
Website: http://www.socialworkershelping.org
E-mail: swhswil@aol.com
Verified: 09/23/2010

JACS

(Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) International. Founded 1980. For alcoholic and chemically dependent Jews, families, friends, associates and the community. Networking, community outreach, retreats, newsletter, literature, spiritual events and speakers' bureau.
Write:
JACS
Voice: 212-632-4600
Fax: 212-399-3525
Website: http://www.jacsweb.org
E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org
Verified: 01/28/2011

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as 'higher power'. Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
P.O. Box 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392-2950
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 01/18/2011

Overcomers In Christ

International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966
Website: http://www.overcomersinchrist.org
E-mail: oic@overcomersinchrist.org
Verified: 01/10/2011

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous

International. 40+ affiliated groups. Founded 1975. Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies. Newsletter, annual conventions and group development guidelines.
Write:
ILAA
17216 Saticoy St., Suite 211
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Voice: 818-343-2189
Fax: 1-888-269-6045
Website: http://www.ilaa.org
Verified: 03/29/2011

Double Trouble in Recovery

National. 800+ affiliated groups. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from both their particular addiction(s) and mental disorders. Those with a dual disorder, who are seeking to start a local group, can download most of the how-to literature from the website. How-to's for professionals wishing to help people start such groups are available for sale at the website from the Hazelden Recovery Bookstore.
Write:
Double Trouble in Recovery
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Voice: 718-373-2684
Website: http://www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
E-mail: hv613@aol.com
Verified: 04/01/2011

International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous

International network. 6000 members. 175 affiliated groups. Founded 1949. Opportunity for doctoral-level health care professionals to discuss common problems and find common solutions to drug and alcohol problems. Annual meetings (1st week Aug.), phone support, newsletter, information and referrals. Mutual help meetings at conferences of other organizations. Also, Al-Anon program for helping families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In addition, website provides links to several listgroups (ongoing recovery-related meetings conducted by e-mail).
Write:
IDAA
c/o Dale S.
2616 N.W. 25th Pl.
Gainesville, FL 32605-2826
Voice: 352-375-0240
Website: http://www.idaa.org
Verified: 09/29/2010

Dual Recovery Anonymous

International. Founded 1989. A self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. Based on the principles of the 12-steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery. Literature, newsletter and assistance in starting local groups.
Voice: 913-991-2703
Website: http://www.draonline.org
E-mail: draws@draonline.org
Verified: 01/18/2011

Alcoholics Victorious

International. 150 affiliated groups. Founded 1948. 12-Step. Christian-oriented group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. Information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings and newsletter. Assistance in starting groups. How-to materials.
Write:
Alcoholics Victorious
4501 Troost St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Voice: 816-561-0567
Fax: 816-561-0572
Website: http://alcoholicsvictorious.org
Verified: 01/31/2011

LifeRing Secular Recovery

International. Founded 1999. Secular community of persons who are building lives free of dependency on alcohol and other drugs. Group activities are not associated with religion or spirituality. Members practice complete abstinence from alcohol and other addicting drugs. Peer support, literature, information, referrals and advocacy activities. Guidelines available for starting similar groups. Large online e-mail support group and several smaller special interest groups (women, weight loss, stop smoking, etc.). Online chats and forum. Publishes sobriety literature.
Write:
LifeRing Secular Recovery
1440 Broadway, Suite 312
Oakland, CA 94612-2023
Voice: 1-800-811-4142
Website: http://www.lifering.org
E-mail: service@lifering.org
Verified: 01/28/2011

Crystal Meth Anonymous

National. 12-Step. Fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. Open to families and friends. Information on starting a group available. Meetings list available on website.
Write:
Crystal Meth Anonymous
4470 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 107
PMB 555
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Voice: 213-488-4455
Website: http://www.crystalmeth.org
Verified: 01/26/2011

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board

Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 03/30/2011

Methadone Anonymous Support

International. 800+ affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Self-help group for, and led by, current and former methadone maintenance treatment patients. Open to anyone interested in recovery from chemical dependency. Literature, conferences, support group meetings and online chat rooms (methadone users, detox, chronic pain, buprenorphine/suboxone treatment, caregivers, methadone pregnancy information, etc). Online meetings daily. Assistance in starting local groups.
Website: http://www.methadonesupport.org
E-mail: support@methadoneanonymous.us
Verified: 01/27/2011

International Ministers and Pastors in Recovery

International. Founded 1988. Provides mutual support for pastors and ministers recovering from addictions and actively participating in a 12-step recovery program. Provides phone network, meetings at an international 12-step conference, information and referrals. Assistance in starting local/regional groups.
Write:
Int'l Ministers and Pastors Recovery
P.O. Box 1515
Palm Desert, CA 92261
Voice: 314-808-5470
E-mail: fresh12st@aol.com
Verified: 01/18/2011

Recoveries Anonymous

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Several telephone meetings available (for information email: ra-conferencecall@r-a.org). 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded for free from the website.
Write:
R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 03/23/2011

12 Fold Path

Online. 450 members. Founded 2002. Forum for those in a 12-step program who want to reconcile the teachings of Buddhism with the 12-steps of recovery.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/12foldpath
Verified: 03/28/2011

Birds of a Feather

International. Founded 1972. 12-Step. Program to help airmen (pilots and crewmembers) who are active or inactive in private, commercial or military aviation suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Members share experience, strength and hope in order to help each other. Groups (called 'nests') are autonomous. Assistance in starting new 'nests.' NetNest online computer-based e-mail meeting. Newsletter. Annual convention.
Write:
Birds of a Feather
PMB 603
13215-C8 SE Millplain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98684
Website: http://www.boaf.org
Verified: 03/29/2011

Sober 24

Online. Fellowship of people who are sharing the journey of recovery from addiction and compulsive behaviors. Discussion groups and chatrooms.
Voice: 1-866-220-3089
Website: http://www.sober24.com
Verified: 03/28/2011

Clergy Recovery Network

Online. Provides support, encouragement, and resources to religious professionals in recovery. Mentoring, forums and e-news.
Write:
Clergy Recovery Network
P.O. Box 52
Joplin, MT 59531
Website: http://www.clergyrecovery.com
Verified: 03/21/2011

Addiction Survivors

Online. Provides peer support communities for those with drug/alcohol addiction, their family and friends.
Website: http://www.addictionsurvivors.org
Verified: 03/28/2011

All Addictions Anonymous

International. Founded 2003. Mutual support for all addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, smoking and gambling.
Write:
AAA World GSO
40 Wickstead Way
Thornhill, ON L3T 5E4
Voice: 416-657-7771
Website: http://alladdictionsanonymous.com
E-mail: info@alladdictionsanonymous.com
Verified: 11/29/2010

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