In compiling these resources we have made an effort to identify readily available, low-cost, and quality resources. Although we cannot guarantee the quality of all of the following resources, especially ones that change frequently, this list can encourage you to consider various options of what could be helpful to you, and to start exploring sources of information, sources of support and ideas for coping.
a. Books
- Breaking Addiction: A 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any Addiction by Lance M. Dodes (Mar 1, 2011)
- Everything I Never Wanted to Be: A Memoir of Alcoholism and Addiction, Faith and Family, Hope and Humor by Dina Kucera (Oct 1, 2010)
- 7 Tools to Beat Addiction by Stanton Peele (Jul 27, 2004)
- Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions (Plus) by Gerald G. May, M.D. (Jan 9, 2007)
b. You-tube video lectures
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s YouTube Channel
- “What is Substance Abuse? Addiction”
- “Common Causes of Substance Abuse and Addiction”
- “Harm Reduction 101”
- “Knowing the Signs of Drug Abuse”
- “How Does Harm Reduction Work in Addiction Therapy?”
c. Websites
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- DHS: Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
- Harm Reduction Coalition Resource Page
- Self-Help for Substance Misuse and Addictions
- Foundation for A Drug Free World
- Chicago Recovery Alliance
- Services for syringe access/exchange, hepatitis vaccinations, etc
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Addictions and Recovery
- Recovery Zone 12 step resource guide
d. DVDs
- Addiction Education DVDs from CNS Productions
- Creating A Drug Free World DVD from Foundation for a Drug Free World
e. CDs
- Alcohol and Other Drugs a meditation to support your recovery from Health Journeys, by Belleruth Naparstek
- The Big Book on CD
- Audio CD: Overcome Addictions by Glenn Harrold
f. Local support groups
- Find an AA meeting in your community
- Find an NA meeting in your community
- Solutions Not Sedation at St. George Church 6700 W 176th Street, Tinley Park, Fridays at 8 pm