Links
to Helpful Websites
Self-Help Information and Groups
SOS Secular Recovery
SOS stands
for Save Our Selves or Secular Organizations for Sobriety. This is one of
the original alternatives to AA. Has meetings in many locations across the
United States and also in numerous other countries. Check www.sossobriety.org.
Women For Sobriety
This is another
of the original alternatives to AA.
WFS helps individuals with its Thirteen Statements of Acceptance.
In contrast to the 12 Steps,
these are non-religious thoughts
that help members become more
self-reliant in everyday life and achieve a lasting and successful
recovery. Visit their site: womenforsobriety.org
SMART Recovery
SMART stands for Self Management And
Recovery Training. SMART Recovery® offers free scientifically based mutual help groups (including groups online) for abstaining from any addictive
behavior (alcohol, other substances, or activities). See www.smartrecovery.org.
LifeRing Secular Recovery
For a secular approach to alcoholism and addiction
treatment offering meetings across the U.S. and also a wealth of
information on how to recover from addictions, visit Unhooked.com.
The Stanton Peele Addiction Web Site
See www.peele.net
for extensive information on alternative treatment approaches as well as
distinguished, professional advice from a rebel in the addiction treatment
community.
Stop Recovering and Start Discovering
Check www.recoveryfree
for an evaluation of various approaches to treating addictions and empowering,
new alternatives to the standard 12-Step approach.
16 Step Groups
Charlotte Kasl has developed an empowering
alternative to AA groups. Instead of AA's 12 Steps that take a spiritual
and moral slant, she offers "16 Steps for Discovery and
Empowerment" and a plan for group meetings based on these steps. Check
charlottekasl.com.
Practical Recovery Services
PRS offers an alternative to the 12-step approach.
At PRS individuals are not labeled "alcoholics" or "addicts." Addictive behavior is understood as a
complex maladaptive behavior, rather than a disease. See practicalrecovery.com.
Treatment Centers Using a Whole Person Approach
Desert Canyon Treatment Center
Sedona, Arizona
desert-canyon.com
Beau Monde: the Retreat at Corona del Mar
Newport Beach, California
betteryourbest.com
The Ranch
Nunnelly, Tennessee
recoveryranch.com
St Jude Retreat House
Hagaman, New
York
soberforever.org
Sierra Tucson Treatment Center
Tucson, Arizona
sierratucson.com
Support Systems Homes
Substance abuse
treatment programs located in Northern California
supportsystemshomes.com
Alternative Treatment International, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
jamaicarehab.com
Online Resources and Directories
MyAddiction.com
Go to
MyAddiction.com for an educational and informational website
on Addiction and Recovery. This site includes information on addiction
categories such as alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, nicotine,
prescription drugs, sex, gambling and eating disorders.
Learn-About-Alcoholism
Educational resource covering all
aspects of alcoholism including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
options, and where to go for help. See
Learn-About-Alcoholism.com.
Online Recovery
For an extensive directory of self-help
recovery groups and online recovery resources, including information,
forums, chat rooms, AA and NA groups as well as alternative groups and
programs, check Online Recovery.
Recovery Resources Online
SoberRecovery.com
offers a complete directory of recovery resources for drug addiction and alcoholism
treatment centers, residential treatment programs,
and more.
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (NCADD)
This site provides education,
information, and practical help to the public. Check it out at www.ncadd.org.
