Genetics of Alcoholism,
UCSF
www.familystudies.org
University of California at San Franciso, Dept of Neurology, Gallo
Clinic & Research Center Human Genetics Project, researching the
genetics of alcoholism and family drinking patterns.
University of Texas, at Austin Addiction Science Research and
Education Center
www.utexas.edu/research/asrec/
Provides educational materials related to the subject of addition to
scientist and non-scientists. Site also includes alcohol and drug
facts as well as debunking "drug myths".
American Society for Addiction Medicine
www.asam.org
A medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and
improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and
other addictions.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
www.ncadd.org
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence fights the
stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Orange County
Affiliate
www.ncaddoc.org
Orange County California local affiliate of NCADD.
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Government
Sources
Prevention
Online, www.health.org
is the national clearinghouse for alcohol and drug information for
the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Office of National Drug Policy and Control
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
Outlines the White House drug policy and the various organizations
developed to support this policy.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
www.niaaa.nih.gov
NIAAA, as one of the institutes that comprise the National
Institutes of Health, supports and conducts biomedical and
behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and
prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
www.nida.nih.gov
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of
science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
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More
Recovery Resources
Join Together Online
www.jointogether.org
to counter substance abuse and gun violence....
Recovery Resources On Line
soberrecovery.com
A portal of recovery meetings, facilities and message boards.
Sober Times, On-line Newsletter
www.sobertimes.com
Newpaper dedicated to sobriety, providing information experience and
tips for maintaining abstinence.
Living Cyber - AA Online
www.livingcyber.org
Part of Online Recovery (is not affiliated with AAWS) and offers
message boards, FAQs, online meetings and chat.
Recovery Resources On Line
www.onlinerecovery.org
This is a portal that offers links to official 12-step sites as well
as links to chatrooms, treatment options, spirituality, etc.
Women for Sobriety
www.womenforsobriety.org
Women For Sobriety, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to
helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.
Smart Recovery®
www.smartrecovery.org
SMART Recovery® is an abstinence-based, not- for-profit organization
with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with
drinking and using. It includes many ideas and techniques to help
you change your life from one that is self- destructive and unhappy
to one that is constructive and satisfying.
LifeRing Secular Recovery (LSR)/Secular Organizations for Sobriety
www.unhooked.com
LifeRing Secular Recovery (LSR), formerly known as Secular
Organizations for Sobriety,offers a secular support alternative, or
addition to 12 step programs. The main purpose of the group process
is to reinforce the individual's own inner strivings to stay clean
and sober. LifeRing is a permanent workshop where individuals can
build their own personal recovery plans.
Addiction Services of Focus Healthcare
www.focushealthcare.com
National Alcohol & Drug Abuse Crisis Line. Counselor's available 24
hours a day at 800-234-0420.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
www.asam.org
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating
physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from
alcoholism and other addictions.
The Discovery Program
www.alcoholismtreatment.info
The Discovery Program is a Los Angeles based treatment center for
drug addiction and alcohol abuse.
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Finding employment
Orange County
employment guide
Find Orange County jobs on the Orange County Employment Guide. Search &
apply to part time jobs & hourly jobs in Orange County.
OC Job finder
Monster.com's job search website. Find the best jobs in Orange County and
Nationwide.
OCjobsite
A useful online resource for finding jobs.
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