MAPS
Maps - http://www.maps.org/
LUNART PRODUCTIONS
Producers of Pangea Biomedics/Ibogaine in Africa documentary http://www.lunartproductions.com/
Recovery related links
1st Step Interventions - http://www.1ststepinterventions.com/
Alternative Support Groups
SMART Recovery® offers free scientifically based mutual help support groups (including groups online) for abstaining from any addictive behavior. SMART Recovery®:
- Teaches self-reliance rather than reliance on a higher power
- Views addiction as a complex maladaptive behavior rather than as a disease
- Encourages you to recover and move on with your life :
- Does not use the labels "alcoholic" or "addict"
- Does not have "sponsors"
- Holds meetings which are actual discussions rather than a series of monologues
- Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments
- Evolves as scientific knowledge evolves http://www.smartrecovery.org
Addiction Resource Center -- Offers help and information for about drug addiction, detox, therapy and treatment http://www.addict-help.com
Women for Sobriety -- http://www.womenforsobriety.org
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) -- http://www.secularsobriety.org
Moderation Management (MM) -- http://www.moderation.org
LifeRing Secular Recovery -- http://www.unhooked.com
Other Treatment Programs
Assisted Recovery Centers of America -- http://www.assistedrecovery.com
Bradford Recovery Systems -- http://www.brmc.com
The Brookside Institute -- http://www.brooksideinstitute.com
Computer Addiction Services -- For the treatment of computer-related addictive behaviors http://www.computeraddiction.com
Desert Canyon Treatment Center -- http://www.desert-canyon.com/
The Harm Reduction Therapy Center -- http://www.harmreductiontherapy.org/
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Training Associates -- Offers a harm reduction approach to substance use treatment as well as professional training and supervision.
http://www.harmreductioncounseling.com/
New Opportunities -- Substance abuse treatment program for professionals.
http://www.new-opportunities.org/
Oasis Mountain ("OM") Wellness Center -- http://www.oasismountain.org/
Passages -- http://www.passagesmalibu.com/
Promises Malibu -- http://www.promisesmalibu.com
Rational Recovery Center -- Despite the domain name, this is a for profit company
http://www.rational.org
These sites list additional alternative (non-12-step) providers:
Website Based Services
E GetGoing -- Providing online real-time, interactive audio- and video-based alcohol and drug abuse treatment http://www.egetgoing.com
Quit Net -- Launched in 1995, QuitNet is the Web's original quit smoking site. QuitNet operates in association with Boston University School of Public Health.
http://www.quitnet.org
Author and Publisher Websites
Schema Therapy -- An introduction to cognitive therapy and schema therapy by Jeff Young, Ph.D., co-author of Reinventing Your Life http://www.schematherapy.com
The Stanton Peele Addiction Web Site -- One of the most influential writers in the addiction field. Dr. Horvath wrote the Introduction to Resisting 12-step Coercion.
http://www.peele.net
Three Minute Therapy -- Dr. Michael Edelstein's site, describing the applications of REBT http://www.threeminutetherapy.com
Addiction and Behavioral Health Information
Addiction Resource Guide -- Has a long list of inpatient programs of all types.
http://www.addictionresourceguide.com
Addiction Search -- Dr. Emil Chiauzzi's site, with a lengthy list of links to other resources http://www.addictionsearch.com
Drug Policy Alliance -- The nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs and promote new drug policies based on common sense, science, public health and human rights http://www.lindesmith.org
Habit Smart -- Dr. Robert Westermeyer's site. Launched in 1995, it was among the first sites dedicated to presenting alternative theories of addictive behavior and change, and addiction information in general http://www.habitsmart.com
Join Together -- Founded in 1991, JT supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. Primarily funded by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the Boston University School of Public Health. Over 35,000 articles, resources, facts, events and web links are archived on this site.
http://www.jointogether.org
Self Growth.com -- Over 3,000 unique articles from over 500 self-help experts.
http://www.selfgrowth.com
Health Information
These sites address the "big 3" of physical health: sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
Sleep Debt -- An excellent article about the dangers of sleep debt, by the world's leading sleep researcher http://www.sleepquest.com/d_column_archive6.html
The Rewards of Shut Eye -- http://www.psychologytoday.com/htdocs/prod/PTOarticle/PTO-20030425-000002.asp
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute site -- You can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
Exercise for Beginners -- If you need to start exercising, or improve your current workouts, this site is a portal for further information.
http://www.exercise.about.com/library/blexforbeginners.htm?PM=ss12_exercise
US government website with info about both exercise and nutrition.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/phy_act.htm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse -- http://www.nida.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health -- http://www.nimh.nih.gov
National Mental Health Association -- http://www.nmha.org
Intervention Center -- Family Intervention Site for Addiction, Alcoholism, Drugs, Gambling, Internet Addiction and other self-destructive behavior.
http://www.intervention.com
International Nurses Society on Addictions -- Helping one another achieve dual recovery, to prevent relapse, and to carry the message of recovery to others who experience dual disorders http://www.intnsa.org
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network -- Offers assistance to develop self help support groups at the community level for both individuals who are affected by dual disorders and for members of their families.
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center -- International Eating Disorder Referral Organization http://www.edreferral.com
Enhanced Healing Through Music -- Relaxation music, positive affirmations and online counseling for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting health, wellness and healing and improving self esteem.
http://www.enhancedhealing.com
Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation -- The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR) is dedicated to excellence in the provision of rehabilitation, education and vocational services to both children and adult survivors of brain injury http://www.finr.org
Gambler's Anonymous -- Official Gamblers Anonymous Home Page
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
Gift From Within -- PTSD Resources for Survivors and Caregivers
http://www.giftfromwithin.org
Gorski-CENAPS -- http://www.cenaps.com
Brain Imaging in Addiction
What is Neurofeedback? - http://www.sbhealingarts.com/staso.htm
Amen Clinic
Amen Clinic - http://www.amenclinic.com
