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Substance Abuse

"Addiction is a serious illness. Health, finances, relationships, careers-all can be ruined. The abuse of drugs and alcohol is by far the leading cause of preventable illnesses and premature death in our society. The importance of substance abuse treatment cannot be overstated, and fortunately many effective treatments are available. The road to recovery, however, begins with recognition." – American Psychiatric Association

BOOKS

Addiction-free Naturally: Liberating Yourself from Sugar, Caffeine, Food Addictions, Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs.
616.8606 M
Brigitte Mars
Rochester, Vt.: Healing Arts, c2001

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.
362.292 A
New York : Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 2001

Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and the Road to Recovery: Life on the Edge.
362.2918 S
Barry Stimmel
Binghamton, NY: Haworth Medical Press, c2002

Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism.
362.2928 K
Katherine Ketcham and William F.Asbury
New York: Bantam Books, c2000

Cool, Hip, and Sober: 88 Ways to Beat Booze and Drugs.
362.29 M
Bill Manville
New York: Forge, 2003

End Your Addiction Now: The Proven Nutritional Supplement Program That Can Set You Free.
616.8606 G
Charles Gant and Greg Lewis
New York: Warner Books, 2001

The Family Recovery Guide: A Map for Healthy Growth.
362.2923 B
Stephanie Brown
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2000

The Heart of Addiction.
616.8606 D
Lance M. Dodes
New York: HarperCollins, c2002

Kill the Craving: How to Control the Impulse to Use Drugs and Alcohol.
616.86 S
Joseph Santoro
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, c2001

Mindful Recovery: A Spiritual Path to Healing from Addiction.
616.8606 B
Thomas Bien and Beverly Bien
New York: J. Wiley & Sons, 2002

Overcoming Addictions: The Spiritual Solution.
616.8606 C
Deepak Chopra
New York: Harmony Books, 1997

Putting Out the Fire of Addiction: A Holistic Guide to Recovery.
616.8606 S
Barry A. Sultanoff
Los Angeles: Keats Pub., c2000

Recovering from Sexual Abuse, Addictions, and Compulsive Behaviors: "Numb" Survivors.
616.8583 K
Sandy Knauer
New York: Haworth Social Work Practice Press, c2002

Recovery from Addiction: A Practical Guide to Treatment, Self-help, and Quitting on Your Own.
362.2918 C
William Cloud
New York: New York University Press, c2001

Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems--Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded.
362.2928 F
Anne M. Fletcher
New York: Houghton Mifflin, c2001

Staying Sober: Tips for Working a Twelve Step Program of Recovery.
362.2928 G
Meredith Gould
Center City, MN: Hazelden, 1999

The Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety.
362.2928 P
Bert Pluymen
New York: St. Martin's Press, c1999

The Universal 12-Step Program: How to Overcome Any Addiction and Win!
616.8603 P
Kenneth Peiser
Holbrook, MA: Adams Media, 1999

WEB SITES

Ask NOAH About: Substance Abuse
http://www.noah-health.org/en/mental/disorders/substance/index.html
The New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) site provides authoritative consumer health information culled from a variety of reliable resources. The page dedicated to substance abuse presents basic facts on drug and alcohol abuse and dependence, as well as, sections on recovery, information resources and statistics.

MayoClinic.com - Drug Addiction
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00183
The medical experts of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research aim to provide current and useful information to "empower people to manage their health." The site covers the signs, symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment, as well as, articles on pain pills and pain management.

Medline Plus: Substance Abuse Topics
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/substanceabuse.html
Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this site provides a wealth of information on over 650 diseases and conditions. The page on Substance Abuse presents overviews, the latest news, diagnosis, symptoms, prevention and research on an assortment on related topics, including alcohol consumption, club drugs, smoking cessation and prescription drug abuse.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has been supporting world research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction since 1974. The organization's site features fact sheets, research reports, publications, announcements, trends and statistics. In the Parents and Teachers section, readers will find related web links and materials which discuss the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. The students section features additional research information and interactive activities.

Substance Abuse: What it is and How to Quit
http://familydoctor.org/586.xml
This page provides a general overview of substance abuse and different types of addiction including gambling, tobacco and alcohol. Additionally, the site features links to national and international organizations such as Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site presents information in English and Spanish.

Miriam Tuliao, September 2004