Alcohol / Drugs

Recognition

Recognizing there is a problem with alcohol or drugs is the first step to a solution. Denial is a major barrier to recovery, being honest with one’s self can sometimes be a tremendously difficult thing to do. However taking steps, like exploring this website, are huge when exploring addiction and recovery. Below are some helpful links to provide some self recognition to a possible problem.

http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/addiction-self-test.htm
https://vetchange.org/account/preqds
https://www.ncadd.org/get-help/take-the-test/am-i-drug-addicted
http://www.na-pana.org/addict-quiz.htm
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201411/6-signs-youre-addicted-something
https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treatment/what-to-do-if-you-have-problem-drugs-adults

Treatment

After Recognition , treatment is advised. Going “cold turkey” can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. It is highly recommended to speak with an alcohol or drug addiction specialist to determine the level of care that you specifically require.

www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
https://www.psychologytoday.com/
http://www.addicted.org/vermont-drug-alcohol-medicaid-drug-rehabs.html
http://www.bpshealth.com/
http://www.stowetherapy.com

Education

Education is an ongoing process which starts in the recognition phase and continues for a lifetime. Here are some helpful links to continue your journey.

http://www.williamwhitepapers.com/
http://www.offthewagon.org/
http://www.hbo.com/addiction/
http://www.addictioneducationsociety.org/
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare/
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/brain-power/grades-6-9/materialscontact/handouts
http://alcoholawareness.org/information/drunk-driving.html

Recovery

Links to find like minded fellowship, recovery is a process of many.

http://www.aa.org
http://www.na.org
http://www. al-anon.org
http://www.adultchildren.org
http://www.12step.org/
http://hams.cc/
http://www.smartrecovery.org/
http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
http://www.refugerecovery.org/