Outside Resources
This guide is to help you locate additional resources to support you on your journey.
For friends and families of problem drinkers & drug addicts:
Al-Anon People, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
Ala-Teen: For teens who have family members with alcohol problems
Nar-Anon: If your family member has drug problem
Adult Children of Alcoholics: For those of all ages who are children of alcoholics
Co-Dependents Anonymous: For family members of dependent people
For patients:
Community-based support groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
Debtors Anonymous (DA)
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
SMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group.
Matrix Institute's mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use by delivering the most effective, outpatient treatment methods and to promote a greater understanding of addiction disorders through education, training and research. website
Against the Stream, a Buddhist meditation society. website
Please call to inquire about more patient-specific recommendations for therapists, sober living, residential and out patient treatment centers.
Our number is: (310) 582-5252