Types of Addiction

ALCOHOLISM

NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: A search tool to locate providers with guidance on what questions to ask to find quality treatment for an alcohol use disorder.
www.alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous: A network of online groups with virtual meetings available.
www.aa-intergroup.org

Rehab4Addication: Alcohol Withdrawal: Detoxing Safely: Learn about various types of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you are alcohol-dependent, then it's important to be aware of these symptoms, and seek out medical help early.
www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/alcohol-detox/alcohol-withdrawal-symptoms

Rethinking Drinking, NIAAA: Information on alcohol use disorder and tools to help reduce or quit drinking.
www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov

COCAINE

Cocaine Anonymous: A support organization with regular local meetings and 12-step program to recovery.
www.ca.org

Cocaine Anonymous Online: A support organization that offers online support and services.
www.ca-online.org

What Is Cocaine?, NIDA: An information page with treatment options specific to cocaine misuse.
www.nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine

MARIJUANA

Marijuana Anonymous: A support organization with regular local meetings and 12-step program to recovery.
www.marijuana-anonymous.org

METHAMPHETAMINE

Crystal Meth Anonymous: A support organization with regular local meetings and 12-step program to recovery.
www.crystalmeth.org

OPIOIDS AND OTHER NARCOTICS

Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, SAMHSA (PDF, 880KB): A free handbook with information about medication-assisted treatment.
www.store.samhsa.gov/product/Decisions-in-Recovery-Treatment-for-Opioid-Use-Disorders/SMA16-4993

Narcotics Anonymous: A support organization with regular local meetings and a 12-step program to recovery.
www.na.org

Opioid Addiction, Familydoctor.org: Information on what treatment to consider and steps to take to break the addiction.
www.familydoctor.org/condition/opioid-addiction