National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:
Helpful publications and topics in this subject. Go to: www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
A supportive resource for families dealing with mental illness. There is also a Massachusetts chapter which is very active. Go to: www.nami.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse:
A scientific resource for further information on drug abuse. Go to: www.drgabuse.gov
National Institute of Mental Health:
A good site to learn more about various mental health conditions. Go to: www.nimh.nih.gov
Rational Recovery:
An alternative to the spiritual side of AA. Go to: www.rational.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
A very 'information packed' website. Go to: www.samsha.gov
Suboxone Treatment:
Some people need an opiate replacement medication and have found usefulness in this medication. Go to: www.suboxone.org
Learn To Cope: a free support group in Salem and Gloucester, MA which offers parents and caregivers a place to share and talk about addiction issues. Go to: learn2cope.org or call 508-559-6510.