This week, Stephanie shares her life story coping with addiction due to C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and severe trauma bonding.
Living in a cycle of dysfunction can in itself be addicting and she has fought hard to overcome it. Now celebrating 4 years of Sobriety, she wants everyone to know how worthwhile it is to heal and move forward in your life!
National Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Website: SAMHSA.gov
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Provides a national helpline, treatment locators, and various resources for individuals and families facing substance use disorders.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Website: AA.org
A fellowship of people who share their experiences to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Website: NA.org
A nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Website: drugabuse.gov
Provides research-based information on drug use and addiction.
Online Resources and Communities
SMART Recovery
Website: smartrecovery.org
Offers a variety of resources for addiction recovery, including online meetings, forums, and tools.
Reddit - r/stopdrinking
Website: reddit.com/r/stopdrinking
A subreddit where people share their experiences and support each other in quitting alcohol.
In The Rooms
Website: intherooms.com
A global recovery community offering online meetings and resources for various types of addiction.
Books
"The Recovery Book: Answers to All Your Questions About Addiction and Alcoholism and Finding Health and Happiness in Sobriety" by Al J. Mooney M.D., Catherine Dold, Howard Eisenberg
"Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book"
The basic text for AA, detailing its philosophy and methods.
Mobile Apps
Sober Grid
A social networking app for people in recovery, offering support and connections.
Reframe
Provides daily motivation, tracking, and personalized plans for reducing or quitting alcohol.
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