Additional Addiction and Recovery Resources

Addiction and Recovery Resources for those in recovery or ready to find it:

• In The Rooms
• LifeRing Secular Recovery
• Substance Abuse
• Rehab Center
• The Anonymous People
• The Fix
• WNC Alcoholics Anonymous 
• WNC Narcotics Anonymous

Addiction and Recovery Resources for families and loved ones, and addiction advocacy resources:

• Al Anon
• AttAcK Addiction
• Bryan’s Hope
• Hungry Heart (film)
• Nar Anon
• Shatterproof
• The Prevention Coalition

Addiction and Recovery Articles, Reports, and Research:

• Emerging Trends in Drug Use
• Parent Talk Kit: Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse [pdf]
• Signs of Addiction and Drug Use
• US Surgeon General’s Assessment of Substance Abuse Crisis, 2016

Bibliography

Useful books for Members and their families to read as they journey to recovery from addiction and the flight to transformation! More will be added in time.

General Reading:

“Codependent No More” by Melodie Beatty
“Clean” by David Sheff
“Emotional Bullshit” by Carl Lasko
“In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts” by Gabor Maté
“Rewired” by Erica Spiegelman
“Power Versus Force” by David Hawkins
“The Gift of Fear” by David de Becker
“The Emotional Hostage” by Leslie Cameron-Bandler & Michael Lebeau
“In An Unspoken Voice” by Peter Levine
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl
“The Basketball Diaries” by Jim Carroll
“Self-Discipline in 10 days” by Theodore Bryant
“Willpower Isn’t Enough” by Arnold Washton

Book Study:

“Recovery” by Russel Brand
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson
“Dharma Punx” by Noah Levine (author of Refuge Recovery Handbook)
“Unsubscribe” by Josh Korda
“Comfortable With Uncertainty” by Pema Chodron
“Big Book, Unplugged” by John Rosengren & David Spohn
“The East Side of Addiction” by James DiReda, Henry Grosse & Jack Maroney
“From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery” by Tim Ryan

Please feel free to submit additional links, resources, books, films- anything you may find of use to those seeking addiction and recovery resources, or those who just want to know more… perhaps to know they’re not alone. If you yourself are struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help, even if our program isn’t what you’re looking for. We can connect you with people in your area who can support you- confidentially, supportively, free of charge. We believe strongly that service to our fellow struggling human family is a reflection of thanks for the graces given us at just the right times. Don’t be afraid, it’s what we’re here for!