
Addiction Resources
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ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS
WEBSITES
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Addiction and Mental Health Acronym Guide: NJPN Addiction Professionals Acronym Guide Revised May 2012
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Information on alcohol consumption & impact by demographics, research findings, treatment publications
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Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA Columbia): Information, publications, research on addiction, prevention, a& treatment
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Information on Alcohol
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Studies on trauma, information on tobacco, sexually transmitted diseases, & other health concerns
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National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD): Information on alcohol & other drugs, consequences, treatment options, information for families and other loved ones, publications, and resources
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Identification of drugs of abuse and their effects, studies related to the science of addiction, & other publications
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New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center
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Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP): Publications, research articles, and trending topics
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
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Psych Central: Information and articles on mental disorders (including substance use disorders)
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SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Publications: FREE electronic and hardcopy resources on drugs of abuse, treatment considerations, brief interventions, best practices and research, Medication Assisted Treatment, treating special populations, emerging trends in substance use and treatment, levels and quadrants of care, supervision, Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPS) , and Technical Assistance Publications (TAPS)
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Street Drugs.org: Brochures, downloads, and publications on drugs of abuse
ASSOCIATIONS
PEOPLE SEEKING LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION
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NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee
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International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC):
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List of LCADC/CADC required courses – Course List
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Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies (DLCAS): Online trainings and test preparation materials for the national written exam for alcohol and drug counselor
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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CLIENTS
12 –STEP GROUPS
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12-Step Café (Cyber Café): An online meeting place, resource center, and chat room for all recovering people
FAITH-BASED RECOVERY
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Faith-based Initiatives: Coordinating care with federal, faith-based and community programs
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Recovery.org: Education on faith-based approach to treatment, and treatment locator
SECULAR RECOVERY
DAILY READINGS & MEDITATIONS
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For people in recovery from substance use disorders: Just for Today, Daily Reflections, Twenty Four Hours a Day
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For Women, Men, Co-dependents, Families, Overeaters: Each Day a New Beginning, Touchstones, The Language of Letting Go, Today’s Gift, Food for Thought
APPS FOR COMPUTERS & MOBILE DEVICES
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12 Step AA Companion (for Apple, Android, $2.99)
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One Day At A Time (Apple, Android, $1.99) Recovery Literature, interactive app
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Joe and Charlie Big Book Sessions (Apple only, $2.99)
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Mindfulness Meditation Readings, Affirmations (Apple only, $1.99)
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Breathe2Relax Techniques for relaxation via breathing exercises (Apple and Android, Free)
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Afternoon Affirmations Daily messages of hope (Apple, Free)
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Recovery Record: Eating disorder management for Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge Eating, EDNOS, and Body Image Concerns (Free)
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Hazelden- My Sober Life for young people in recovery ($7.99)
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FAMILY & LOVED ONES
12 –STEP GROUPS
SECULAR RECOVERY
OTHER RESOURCES
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy (SAMHSA CSAT TIP 39; Ch 1)
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Daily Readings and Meditations:
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For people in recovery from addictions (substance use disorders): Just for Today, Daily Reflections, Twenty Four Hours a Day
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