132. "I want to be clean and sober. What the f**k do I do??"

This episode I recommend what you should do if you've decided to quit alcohol or drugs but you are unsure as to how to start. 

These links were from a New York Times article back in March 2020, but they should still be helpful:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 

Federal hotline offering referrals to local treatment and support services.

 

Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.na.org/ 

Meetings worldwide for people struggling with drugs. Directory of online meetings, using Zoom, Skype and other platforms.

 

SMART Recovery

https://www.smartrecovery.org/ 

Abstinence-based international organization that uses a cognitive behavioral therapy tool kit. Has a directory of online meetings.

 

AA-Alcoholics Anonymous

http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php 

The worldwide 12-step abstinence program has extensive online resources.

 

Recovery Dharma 

https://recoverydharma.online/

This organization uses Buddhist practices and principles to support individuals in recovery. Directory of daily online meditations and meetings.

 

Women for Sobriety 

https://wfsonline.org/

Dedicated to helping women recover from substance use disorders, with online gatherings.

 

LifeRing 

https://www.lifering.org/online-meetings

Organization focusing on practical, secular support, with online meetings.

 

Moderation Management 

http://www.moderation.org/

For people seeking to moderate their drinking and not necessarily abstain, this growing group has an international network of online meetings.

 

Cocaine Anonymous Online 

https://ca.org/

International group offering online support through email and voice-only conference calls.

 

In the Rooms

https://www.intherooms.com/home/

Clearinghouse of 30 online meetings offering supports with a variety of approaches to different substance use disorders.

 

Free Apps

Connections 

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/connections-app

Evidence-based, multipurpose app to help track sobriety and connect with supportive peers and Addiction Policy Forum counselors.

 

I Am Sober

https://iamsober.com/ 

Popular, well-regarded app for planning and maintaining recovery.

 

SoberGrid 

https://www.sobergrid.com/

Large online sober-support community and peer counseling.

 

For Those Who Support People in Recovery

 

Nar-Anon 

https://www.naranonchat.com/

Global support network for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Live chat and forum available.

 

Al-Anon 

https://al-anon.org/

Using a 12-step focus, this organization offers online and phone meetings for those whose friends and relatives struggle with alcohol use disorder, among other substances.

 

Families Anonymous 

https://www.familiesanonymous.org/

Offers online 12-step meetings for family and friends with a loved one struggling with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral problems.

 

SMART Recovery Friends and Family 

https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/

This secular, cognitive behavioral-based program offers online meetings for families and friends of someone recovering from substance abuse.