Addiction Resources

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This page is updated frequently, so please feel free to check back for resources on issues that interest you!


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Look at additional resources pages for guided meditations and support on Mindfulness and Anxiety.

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

Addiction Resource Guide 

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:



New York Treatment

NYC Area Meeting Search | Greater New York Region - 13 areas in NYS 

Virtual Meetings| Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx 

General Admissions: 800-257-7800 or 1-855-419-7817 | info@hazeldenbettyford.org | Website 

Tribeca Website | (866) 564-5187 | 283 West Broadway, NYC, 10013 


Finding Local Support

Greater New York Region : Covers 13 areas in NYS 

Virtual Meetings| Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx| NYC Area Meeting Search 

NYC AL-ANON WebsiteMeetings | Alateen | Resources 

Greater NYC Al-Anon Family Intergroup comprehensive list of meetings, which includes physical, virtual, and telephone meetings based in New York City.  

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


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 

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.  


(866) 564-5187 | 283 West Broadway, NYC, 10013 



Podcast Episodes 


Online Programs & Phone Apps


Reading 


Books

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.