On-line Resources
There are a lot of addiction and recovery related resources on the Web. We've listed some of our favorites below.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse - This site features a wide range of information and services for teens, parents, teachers, as well as medical and health professionals. Without a doubt one of the best sites on the web!
Above the Influence - Also a great site, primarily geared toward the 25 and under crowd. Lot's of videos, pod casts, and photo galleries addressing addiction prevention and education. Worth a visit even if you're over 25!
HBO: Addiction - Whether you've seen the HBO series Addiction or not, everyone should visit this site. The site features numerous video clips that not only add to the information content, they put a human face on the struggle of addiction and the journey into recovery. This site is a must see.
too SMART to START - Helps youth, families, educators, and communities prevent underage alchol use and its related problems. Provides useful programs and strategies, downloadable materials, interactive games and exercises.
NIDA for Teens - The Science behind Drug Abuse
Designed for grades 5-12 with a wide variety of educational resouces and games. The site also includes resources for parents and teachers.
Family Guide
Designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7- to 18-year-olds, the Family Guide Web site emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.
Parents - The Anti-Drug
An excellent resource for parents. The site is filled with the latest information and advice regarding teen substance use, prevention, and how to get help.
The Partnership for a Drug Free America - Another resource rich site featuring links for parents and teens. Very informative with a lot of good self-directed resources.
A Parents Guide to the TEEN BRAIN - If you are parent of a teen or soon to be teen this site is a must see.
Talk About Addiction - Openly addresses the stigma of addiction and how it hinders recovery. A great site for family members to visit.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - A lot of resources including online support groups.
If a picture is worth a thousand words,
a video is worth even more...
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Twelve Step Organizations
Download a West Michigan Lakeshore 12-step Meeting Schedule. Download Schedule
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Al-Anon and Alateen |
| Cocaine Anonymous |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
| Overeaters Anonymous |
| Sexaholics Anonymous |
| S-Anon International Family Groups |
| Celebrate Recovery |
Local Events
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