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Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101

Denise Krochta, the mother of a son with addiction problems, interviews addiction experts, authors, and others on her podcast.

www.webtalkradio.net/shows

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Addiction Free CA

The California MAT Expansion Project aims to increase access to MAT, reduce unmet treatment need, and reduce opioid overdose related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. The California MAT Expansion Project focuses on populations with limited MAT access, including rural areas and American Indian & Alaska Native tribal communities.

www.addictionfreeca.org

Addiction Journal

A science journal that publishes peer-reviewed research reports on alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco and behavioral addictions (subscription required).

www.addictionjournal.org

Alcohol and Alcoholism

A journal that publishes papers on the biomedical, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcoholism and alcohol research.

www.alcalc.oxfordjournals.org

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Alcohol, Other Drugs and Health: Current Evidence

A Boston University website that publishes the results of research on alcohol and illicit drugs.

www.bu.edu/aodhealth

All About Addiction

A website overseen by UCLA addiction specialist Dr Adi Jaffe, that covers research on the mechanisms involved in the addictive process, and other drug and alcohol news.

www.allaboutaddiction.com

BOOM Community

Supportive and closely monitored private online forum. If you're drinking too much too often, Rethink the Drink. Talk to Us. Open discussions on all stages of dealing with alcohol use disorder. Respectful community requires adherence to rules and regulations.

boom-rethink-the-drink.mn.co/landing?space_id=712487

Clearhead

A UK website that offers information and assistance regarding marijuana use, addiction, and withdrawal.

www.clearhead.org.uk

Drugwatch

An online database that features information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently or previously available on the worldwide market.

www.drugwatch.com

Drug War Chronicle

A website providing coverage and features on the war on drugs, run by pro-legalization organization Stop the Drug War.

www.stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle

DS Daily

A UK drug and alcohol news service provided by Drug Scope.

www.dsdaily.org.uk

Everything Addiction

An all-in-one addiction site covering treatment options, referrals, public policy, news and research.

www.everythingaddiction.com

Harvard Health

A newsletter that covers a wide range of health topics, including addiction, with contributors including doctors and researchers at Harvard Medical School. Also available as an email newsletter.

www.health.harvard.edu

In the Rooms

A comprehensive international social network for the recovery community and online 12-step resource.

www.intherooms.com

Radio Lifeboat

A mother and son radio show about addiction and recovery, with a different guest every week.

radiolifeboat.com

Reach Out Recovery

A website offering a variety of daily news, advocacy, video, and community resources for the addiction recovery community.

www.reachoutrecovery.com

Scientific American Mind

The online version of the magazine of the same name, that frequently covers issues related to drugs and the brain (subscription required).

www.scientificamerican.com/sciammind

The Second Road

An online recovery community with chat rooms, blogs, and forums.

www.thesecondroad.org

	Visions Adolescent Treatment Visions offers top-of-the-line treatment for 13 to 18 year old addicts, with alumni that includes Elizabeth Brockovich—daughter of Erin Brockovich—who found treatment in Vision's outpatient, day school, sober living and their Launch program. Rating: 5 stars Malibu and Los Angeles $40,000/30 days (45 day minimum)
	Newport Academy This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts. Rating: 5 stars Newport Beach, Calif. $30,000/mo.
	Sober College At Sober College, young people learn life skills and can take accredited college courses while going through treatment for addiction. Rating: 4.5 stars Woodland Hills, CA $15,000 - $25,000 per month;
	AToN Center This San Diego luxury rehab provides customized treatment by highly qualified staff and, according to one alum, “Sets the gold standard for all other treatment centers.” Rating: 5 stars San Diego, CA $60,000 for 30 days, additional $10,000 for a private room
	Discovery Place This 12-step based non-profit Tennessee facility for men offers meetings, groups and camaraderie. Rating: 4.5 stars Burns, TN 30-day program: $6500; LTR Program / Extended Care: $5500 (monthly); step-down program (outpatient): $1500
	Northwest Counseling & Wellness Center This Austin, Texas rehab provides substance abuse and mental health services as an outpatient programs. It is universally beloved by its clients and alumni for the therapy provided to the individual and the support freely given by a caring staff. Rating: 4.5 stars Austin, TX $190/day
	Whitian House If you are looking for a loving and nurturing outpatient program which still emphasizes accountability, this may be the place for you. Almost unanimously, clients credit this Lakewood, Colorado program with improving their lives in significant ways. Rating: 4.5 stars Lakewood, CO $30-$50 per group; $50-$75 per one-on-one session.
	The Sanctuary Byron Bay The Sanctuary Byron Bay combines a completely individualized holistic approach with unrivaled luxury. If you want excellent treatment combined with true privacy and every possible amenity, including your own 24-hour carer, this is the place for you. Rating: 4.5 stars Byron Bay, Australia $140,000/month
	DARA Thailand DARA is as lush and exotic as you might expect. Their program includes airport pick-up, a full medical exam at a nearby private hospital and luxury amenities—all at surprisingly affordable prices. Rating: 4 stars Koh Chang, Thailand $6,995 for 4 weeks.
	Paradigm Malibu Highly rated by their teen clients and their families, Paradigm Malibu offers programs for a really wide range of adolescent disorders including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and eating disorders. Rating: 4.5 stars Malibu, CA $49,000 flat rate

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Newport Academy

This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Oceanside Malibu

Oceanside alumni praise flexible treatment which includes care for underlying mental health conditions, staff who go the extra mile, luxury amenities, and activities such as surfing and horseback riding.

AToN Center

This San Diego luxury rehab provides customized treatment by highly qualified staff and, according to one alum, “Sets the gold standard for all other treatment centers.”

Sober Partners

This Huntington Beach program strives to make recovery accessible and fun, using creative and innovative solutions. Non-treatment hours are filled with beach-related activities such as surfing, fishing, and volleyball.

Waismann Method®

Waismann Method® specializes in the treatment of opioid dependence and offers advanced medical detox procedures including Anesthesia-Assisted Rapid Detox.

Room with swimming pool overlooking lake at Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Health Centre

This non-12-step men's facility in Canada offers individualized and comprehensive addiction treatment which leads to personal transformation. The goal is men "who are inspired to live with a renewed sense of vitality and purpose."

Asheville

Alumni from this North Carolina rehab praise the individualized treatment and loving, family-like environment: "The whole establishment is caring and invested in your recovery."

Hawaii Island Recovery

Clients at Hawaii Island Recovery come for the view but stay for the treatment.

SOBA Recovery Center

This laid-back Malibu beachfront rehab charts a holistic path to recovery, which suits the twenty- and thirtysomethings who come here—you just might have to clock a few extra miles on the sand to burn off Chef Monte’s hearty home-cooking.

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