With this blog...

As this is the last post in this blog, I hope that with this blog much was learned.

Substance use, abuse, and addiction is a widespread problem among many.  There are many classes of substances that one can become addicted to. There are many ways in which one can be influenced, including genetic predisposition. While, although, it may seem as though substance use, abuse, and addiction can be futile, there are also many options for hope and treatment.  Substance dependency and compulsive behaviors do not have to be forever crippling.  As the title of this blog says, 'if it's called rock bottom, why keep digging?'.

Here are some useful links if you, or a loved one, are struggling with substance abuse 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: http://www.samhsa.gov/

Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/

Al-Anon/Al-Ateen: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/



Twelve Step Programs for Compulsive Behaviors:


 Overeaters Anonymous:  http://www.oa.org/

Eating Disorders Anonymous:  http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/

Gamblers Anonymous: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org

Emotions Anonymous: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/

Codependents Anonymous: http://www.coda.org/

 

Non Twelve Step Recovery Programs: 

SmartRecovery:  http://www.smartrecovery.org/

Women For Sobriety: http://www.womenforsobriety.org