Addiction Resources
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Addiction & Substance Misuse
Need immediate help with substance abuse or mental health issues?
In the U.S., call 800-662-HELP (4357) for the SAMHSA National Helpline.
Types of Treatment - "Navigating Treatment Programs" from the National Association of Addiction Treatment providers.
Alternatives to 12-Step - from Recovery.org
"Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery" Podcast from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Apple | YouTube | Spotify
"Why Medical Supervision Is Necessary For Alcohol Detox" from The Right Step (Apr. 17, 2020)
Alcoholism in Retirement from Bradford Health Services
Chronic Pain and Mental Health (Updated June 2023).
Tobacco, Smoking, Vaping Quitting Help from the National Cancer Institute:
https://smokefree.gov/tools-tips | Live Online Help | Quit Plan
On-demand text help from a coach: TXT QUIT to 47848 for 6-wk 24/7 help if you text "CRAVE" for urges to smoke, "MOOD" if feeling down, "SLIP" if you smoke and need help getting back on track" Text for on-demand quick tips, inspiration for
NIDA Infographics:
"What is Fentanyl?" (May 12, 2022).
Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction (Jan. 14, 2022).
Vaping & Cannabis Trends Among Young Adults (19-22) (Sept. 15, 2020).
"Screened Out" - A 70-min documentary on how our use of screens and social media is altering our attention and children's brain and social-emotional development. *** Highly Recommend!!. See below for longer description.
New York Treatment
Rehab Centers in New York - A wealth of information from Addiction Resource Guide on treatment programs in NY -- from detox to inpatient and outpatient -- including costs, substances treated, and how to determine the best option for you.
Center for Motivation and Change in NYC - Various locations including The Berkshires and D.C. An evidence-based, Harm-Reduction Approach (as opposed to the abstinence models). Not on insurance panels, may be covered under out-of-network benefits. 519 8th Ave, 9th Fl. NY, NY 10018 | 212-683-3339
Narcotics Anonymous: (818) 773-9999 | NY Region Helpline: 212-929-NANA (6262)
NYC Area Meeting Search | Greater New York Region - 13 areas in NYS
Virtual Meetings| Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx
Hazelden Betty Ford, Tribeca - Various levels of outpatient treatment (including virtual) for adults and adolescents with substance use disorders and mental health needs. A specialized LGBTQIA+ Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program is available as well as programming for those with opioid use disorder.
General Admissions: 800-257-7800 or 1-855-419-7817 | info@hazeldenbettyford.org | Website
Tribeca Website | (866) 564-5187 | 283 West Broadway, NYC, 10013
Family Programs & Support (see more below in Caregivers/Family section)
Low-intensity Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab
"Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery" Podcast from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Apple | YouTube | Spotify
Mount Sinai Hospital
Beth Israel Chemical Dependency Inpatient Treatment: (212) 420-4220 | Website
Mt. Sinai West Addictions Institute (Outpatient): (212) 523-6491 | Website
Phoenix House: Treatment centers throughout the 5 boroughs and the Hamptons | Website
Parallax: Outpatient & Detox treatment: (212) 779-9207 | info@parallaxcenter.com | Website
NYC AL-ANON: - Meetings | Alateen | Resources
Finding Local Support
Alcoholics Anonymous: (212) 870-3400
Narcotics Anonymous: (818) 773-9999 | NY Region Helpline: 212-929-NANA (6262)
Greater New York Region : Covers 13 areas in NYS
Virtual Meetings| Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx| NYC Area Meeting Search
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services: (800) 356-9996 or (888) 4AL-ANON
NYC AL-ANON Website - Meetings | Alateen | Resources
Greater NYC Al-Anon Family Intergroup comprehensive list of meetings, which includes physical, virtual, and telephone meetings based in New York City.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics: (888) 554-COAS
Sex Addicts Anonymous - SAA: 1-713-869-4902
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
This tool, which is confidential and anonymous, allows people to search by ZIP code for local treatment facilities that focus on substance use/addiction and/or mental health issues.
For Family, Friends and Caregivers
Dealing with Family Problems During Recovery - Drug Rehab for Families. Accessed 01.04.23.
How to Help an Alcoholic Spouse, article from Renaissance Recovery - Link
"Why Medical Supervision Is Necessary For Alcohol Detox" from The Right Step (Apr. 17, 2020).
"Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery" Podcast from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Apple | YouTube | Spotify
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services: (800) 356-9996 or (888) 4AL-ANON | Calendar
Greater NYC Al-Anon Family Intergroup comprehensive list of meetings, which includes physical, virtual, and telephone meetings based in New York City.
One mother's account of how her relationship changed with her children by going to AL-ANON: Link
Perspectives from Al‑Anon Members & Professionals on "The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism" (Video).
YouTube Video Playlist: “Growing Up with the Family Disease of Alcoholism"
Newcomers FAQ. Answers questions you may have about attending meetings (virtual and in person), such as:
- "Why Go to a Meeting?"
Answer: Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
- "Who are members of Al-Anon and Alateen?"
Answer: They are parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, friends, employers, employees, and coworkers of alcoholics. They share a common bond of having their lives affected by someone else’s drinking.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics: (888) 554-COAS
Hazelden Betty Ford:
Tribeca Rehab Facility in NYC (For adults and adolescents)
(866) 564-5187 | 283 West Broadway, NYC, 10013
Programs for "Children of Addicts"
Family Programs & Support - Website | How to Deal with Addiction
Podcast Episodes
A Slight Change of Plans by Maya Shankar, Cognitive Scientist discusses human behavior, relationships, mental health and how science informs social interactions, decision making and emotions. - Apple | Spotify
Jason Isbell on Resisting the Mythos of Sobriety - Apple | Spotify
Online Programs & Phone Apps
Become an Ex - Online community and resources to help with quitting Vaping and Tobacco smoking, with tips and resources such as: Managing stress
Reading
Side Effects of Weed (from Renaissance Recovery) Accessed 01.04.23 at Link
Alcohol -- Why Detox under Medical Supervision
Research on Using Technology to address Vaping -- from HopeLab
Research from SAMHSA on Treatment Improvement Protocol for Working with Families and SUD - Link
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Tobacco, Nicotine, and E-Cigarettes Research Report (2018). - PDF
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Substance Use in Older Adults (Ages 65+) - PDF
Books
Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy, 5th Ed. (2009) - Amazon
The penultimate chapter of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, 3rd Ed. (2004) by Robert Sapolsky - Short Video Synopsis | Barnes & Noble | Amazon
Dr. Sapolsky explores the leading causes of stress as well as the biological science behind stress, by illustrating how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. He distinguishes between the “real” stresses of life encountered by wild animals and the psychological stresses experienced by humans. He goes on to demonstrate the devastating effect of chronic stress on the human body. The concept, when fully understood, explains in a very logical manner, how stress is slowly killing us and what we can do about it.