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Addiction: the basics

Information about addiction, information about abused substances, links to information to assist with gaining sobriety, and help for those concerned about an addicted person.

Getting help

Help.org

The Help.org website lists rehab facilities throughout the United States which it has evaluated as "top-rated, low-cost". Rehabs listed on the website are for the treatment of many different types of substances and addictions, including those for specific drugs and behaviors. The website also provides information about the rehab process, different types of rehab programs, and advice on how to choose the best program.

12 - Step Programs

You can find information on 12-Step Programs here: https://slol.libguides.com/addiction/12-StepPrograms

Helping a loved one

Al-Anon Family Groups is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Al-Anon's primary purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics, rather than stopping alcoholism in others or assisting with interventions.

To find an Al-Anon meeting: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/