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Addiction Recovery Links

Higher Calling - website dedicated for recovery from sexual addiction

MyAddiction.com -online resource for recovery and addiction NEW

National Association for Christian Recovery

Overcomers Outreach, Inc

Soberpedia

Sober.com - gateway to many resources for those in recovery.

www.sober.org - really helpful site put together by the Big Book Bunch. Step information, information about Carl Jung's relationship to AA. www.sober.org/CarlJung Information on grief and other good topics. Worth checking out. NEW

Sober Recovery - great website, has lot of links

Sponsor to Sponsor - website that gives strong program principles as well as a Christian approach to the steps. It makes no excuse for their strong stance and opinions.

StepStudy.org - Great website into the history of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it relates to Christianity.

The Jaywalker.com --a website dedicated to recovery principles.

The Bedevilments vs. the Promises of AA -this contrasts what addiction does to us with what recovery grants us.

XA-Speakers.org - Audio Downloads for recovery addicts of all the major groups: AA, Alanon, SA, SAA, S-Anon, DA, GA, NA, OA, etc. The downloads are free and can be used for daily connection with the 12 step program.

Stories of Recovery - Audio downloads for recovery. Many good stories, Joe McQ, Clancy I, Chuck C., and others.

NA audio MP3 downloads

Carry the Message - Recovery Recordings for download

12 Step Support Groups (National Links)

Nar-Anon- dedicated to helping family members who have loved ones who are dealing with drug and opiate addiction. Nar-Anon WA state

12 Step Support Groups (Local Links - Seattle)

Al-Anon Family Group WA State

NA Washington State

NA - Seattle Area

NA Everett Area

SA - Puget Sound

Debtors Anonymous - Washington State

Meeting Schedules

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting List (Greater Seattle Area)

This list covers from the Eastside (North Bend) to West Seattle. From the North (Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mill Creek) to the South (Federal Way, Enumclaw). Open the list the day you want the meeting for.

Alcoholic Anonymous Meeting List (Western Washington)

Look for your particular area or district for the list.

Al-Anon

Sexaholics Anonymous Meetings List in Puget Sound (in PDF Format)

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) in Puget Sound Area (MS Word format) (in PDF Format)

Puget Sound Area Wide Meeting list for SA, SAA, SLAA, COSA, and S-anon. This is in a MS doc format, but comes up HTML sometimes. This is only meeting list for Co-addicts of Sex addicts

12 Step Phone Meetings

SA Phone Meeting - very helpful resource. Not to replace face to face meetings. Has many times throughout the Western Hemisphere where they are meeting.

Step Worksheets

Step One Writing Guide by Erik Bohlin

Steps Two/Three Writing Guide by Erik Bohlin (in MS Word) (in PDF Format)

4th Step Inventory Handout (PDF format)

4th Step-List of Resentment Form (PDF format)

4th Step-List of Fears Form (PDF format)

4th Step worksheet for Alcoholism (in MS Word) (in PDF format)

The Twelve Steps for Sponsors

Alcoholics Anonymous History

Anne Smith's Journal - Dr. Bob's wife's journal. Very interesting reading. NEW!

Silkworth.net - AA History

Anger Management

Northwest Family Life Learning and Counseling Center (LOCAL) Christian based anger management program located in Northgate and Federal Way, Washington.

Conflict911.com - website with over a 1000 articles on conflict management and assertiveness.

Anxiety

CalmClinic - excellent resource for those struggling with anxiety, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorders. This site was founded by those who first hand overcame anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD's Brain Trail: Cerebral clues emerge for attention disorder - Laboratory of Neuro Imaging from UCLA

Brain-Imaging Study Sheds More Light on Underlying Cause of ADHD - Laboratory of Neuro Imaging from UCLA

Help for ADD and ADHD (National Site) Help for ADHD (Washington State)

Benzodocs Information on Benzodiazepines - Ativan (Lorazepam), Xanax (Alprozolam), Clonipin (Clonazepam), Valium (Diazepam) There effects, Uses and Dangers and Doctors who will help you get off of them.

Bipolar Disorder

About.com Bipolar Disorder

Mentalhealth.net

The Winds of Change: Bipolar Online Support Group

Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health

Brain Research

3-D Brain Anatomy - this site has a great learning tool for regions of the brain from PBS' The Secret Life of the Brain

Limbic System Interactive - click on each part and definition will show up

"This is You Brain on Meth: A Forest Fire of Damage" - Laboratory of Neuro Imaging at UCLA

Cancer

Running the Race - blog by Dana Chrysler in her fight against cancer and the journey that continues.

Counseling Resources

CounselingNetwork.com

Christian Network Forum - recovery network of Christian therapists and pastors who work in recovery from sexual addiction in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

Patricia Goodman, Qualified Counselor, Bath, England - Professional counseling for marriage problems, anxiety, stress, depression, sexual abuse, low self confidence, eating disorders, and wide range of problems for both women and men offered by Patricia Goodman, qualified personal counselor.

Depression

Teen Depression - good information on depression in teens.

Domestic Violence and Anger

ProtectionOrder.org - information on Domestic Violence and how to obtain the necessary forms

Drug Abuse

This is You Brain on Meth: A Forest Fire of Damage - Laboratory of Neuro Imaging at UCLA

DUI

DUIFoundation - non-profit organization to assist in prevention of drinking and driving and education about DWI. New York DWI - non-profit organization to assist in prevention of drinking and driving and education about DWI.

Eating Disorders

Freedom from Eating Disorders - providing hope, encouragement and good information for those who struggle with eating disorders

Filtering for the Internet

Safe Eyes - software that works with any connection, filtering and monitoring activity on the web.

Safe Families - Christian site dedicated to helping protect children from pornography on the internet. Has good resources on free filtering, education for parents and resources for sexual addiction. Be sure to watch their Online Safety Workshop for parents.

Financial Help

Debtors Anonymous - 12 step support group for those suffering compulsive debt, spending and under-earning. Great site for self employed.

Solvency.org - website that provides literature and links for Debtors Anonymous.

Lighthouse Credit Foundation - a great resource to help you get out of debt.

Compulsive Gambling

www.ProblemGambling.com

List of Treatment Centers for Compulsive Gamblers

Humor

Rent-a-Sponsor - this humorous satire helps us keep the relationship with a sponsor in perspective and helps one do the necessary work for recovery.

Literature

The 12 Steps and 12 Tradition of Alcoholic Anonymous (12 X 12) - for download or online

Alcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book) -for download

The Grapevine -subscription publication of AA

Big Book Study with Joe M. and Charlie P. - mp3 download with handouts. Very useful for recovery.

Medication Information

Medline Plus Medication Information

The Worlds Healthiest Foods by the George Mateljan Foundation

This site has a list of the most healthiest foods. Look for the list and click on a particular food and it will give the data regarding its

Meaning in Life

Viktor Frankl addresses students in Toronto - a video of lecture give to students in Toronto about Man's Search for Meaning. Opens up in Windows Media Player.

Personality Testing

Enneagram Online Screen Test - Free

Nutrition and Physical Health

The World's Healthiest Foods by the George Mateljan Foundation

This site has a list of the most healthiest foods. Look for the list and click on a particular food and it will give the data regarding its nutritious value and why it was selected.

Organizations

Here are some resource pages that can assist you in your counseling and healing.

American Association of Christian Counselors -This is a resource for Christian Counselors. It has many links to helpful treatment programs, workshops and conferences.

Christian Recovery International - An organization dedicated to help Christians who struggle with alcoholism, addiction, codependency and abuse.

American Academy of Pain Management -Site that helps individual who suffer from chronic pain.

SoberRecovery.com - this site is a gateway to resources for those recovering from addiction. It has mental health providers, resources for youth and their families.

Hazelden - Where Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Began.

Research Institute on Addictions - An outstanding resource for families and researchers!
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration - (SAMHSA) A United States Department of Health site dedicated to mental health. Related sites:

SAMHSA Center For Mental Health Services

SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Prevention and Treatment - A Peer Reviewed Electronic Journal Published by the American Psychological Association

Drug Addiction and Drug Rehabilitation Resources

(Against) Pornography and Obscenity

Enough is Enough -Organization dedicated to fighting obscenity.

Legal Definitions of Pornography and Obscenity -This information is quite interesting. There are laws that aren't being enforced.

Definitions of Pornography and Obscenity

Recordings

Josiah B. - Alanon Family Group

Self Harm

Self-Injury.org - this site is useful for the Christian who struggles with cutting and self harm.

Sexual Abuse

StopitNow - Stop It Now!® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. Has great pamphlets to download.

Sexuality and Sexual Addiction

Bebroken - ministry for recovery from sexual addiction

eXXit.org - ministry and Bible Study for those who want freedom from pornography.

Freetobeme - this site helps gender confused youth and those that struggle with homosexual feelings.

Faithful and True Ministries - Christian recovery ministry for individuals and couples who struggle because of sexual addiction.

Higher Calling - website dedicated for recovery from sexual addiction

Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity (ISSI)

MarkBrouwer.com - This blog offers the latest information about sex addiction, pornography, recovery coaching, and healthy leadership

People Can Change - website dedicated to help people change unwanted same sex attraction and homosexuality

Denver SA and Phone Meetings - Phone meetings you can call in and connect with a group. Not meant to replace normal face to face meetings, but good resource.

Shadow of His Wings Ministries - ministry to help those with sexual abuse, sexual addiction and unwanted same sex attraction

Treatment Centers for Alcohol/Drug Abuse

New Beginnings Detox - detox center in Florida offers many choice, even detox at home treatment.

Sundown M Ranch - a quality residential treatment program for alcohol/drug addiction for teens and adults located in Selah, Washington.

Sober Living by the Sea - treatment center in Newport Beach, California

Northwest Teen Rehab Links - rehabs for teens in WA state. Extensive list.

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