{"id":22972,"date":"2013-12-06T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=22972"},"modified":"2014-07-30T11:02:53","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T18:02:53","slug":"best-of-2013-goodtherapy-orgs-top-10-websites-for-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/best-of-2013-goodtherapyorgs-top-10-websites-for-addiction-1206137","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org\u2019s Top 10 Websites for Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/learn-about-therapy\/issues\/addictions-and-compulsions\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-22974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Addiction.png\" alt=\"Addiction\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" data-id=\"22974\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Addiction.png 230w, https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Addiction-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/>Addiction<\/a> occurs when a person becomes physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, thing, or activity, generally leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/psychpedia\/withdrawal\" target=\"_blank\">withdrawal symptoms<\/a> when it is unavailable. Many people engage in potentially addictive behaviors recreationally, but when those behaviors are abused to the point of interfering with day-to-day functioning at work, in the classroom, at home, or in relationships, it becomes a serious issue that may require intervention and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery claims on its site that more than 21 million people experience addiction and are not yet in recovery, and according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, approximately 17.6 million people in the United States experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/learn-about-therapy\/issues\/drug-and-substance-abuse\" target=\"_blank\">alcohol abuse or dependence<\/a>, along with millions more who partake in risky behaviors such as binge drinking. The all-consuming nature of addiction takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on the addicted person and on those who love and care for him or her. It follows that recovering from addiction takes time, dedication, and support\u2014and ultimately, the addicted person must be the one to summon the resolution and determination to make a full recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-fatwidget align-right\">\n\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/find-therapist.html\" target=\"_blank\">Find a Therapist for Addiction<\/a><\/h2>\n\t<form action=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/search-redirect.html\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<input required name=\"search[zipcode]\" placeholder=\"Enter ZIP or City\" class=\"inline-input\" type=\"text\" \/>\n\n\n\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" name=\"TOS agreement\" value=\" \" class=\"inline-btn\" title=\"Search\" \/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"search[concern_treated]\" value=\"7\" \/>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/advanced-search.html\" title=\"Advanced Search\">Advanced Search<\/a>\n\t<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>Thankfully, there are several resources available for coping with addiction, be it yours or that of someone you care about. We\u2019ve compiled a list of the 10 best ones\u2014GoodTherapy.org excluded\u2014for 2013. As with our previous top 10 lists, our selections are based on quality and depth of content, presentation, and functionality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)<\/a>: This multifaceted, government-run site offers several informational resources and links for those who are experiencing addiction, those affected by another\u2019s addiction, and those who work with addictions in clinical or community support settings. The site emphasizes the importance of using science-based approaches to understanding and treating drug abuse and addiction, and is committed to facilitating the rapid dissemination of the latest in addiction-related research.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teens.drugabuse.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens<\/a>: NIDA for Teens provides numerous links and resources pertaining to drug abuse among adolescents ages 11 through 15. The site features the \u201cSara Bellum Blog,\u201d geared toward teenagers who may be experiencing peer pressure and are wishing to educate themselves about drugs. There are also basic drug facts, lesson plans and activities materials for educators, and informational pages to guide parents in keeping their children drug free.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)<\/a>: SAMHSA, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services organization, aims to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental health issues. The goal of the site is to make information, services, and research related to substance abuse and mental health issues readily available to the public. A \u201cFind Help\u201d page is particularly useful for those who are in need of services or seeking help for a friend or loved one in crisis.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/a>: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offer this site specifically for those who are affected by alcohol abuse and alcoholism. It provides research-based statistics and information on the varying degrees of alcohol usage and what constitutes abuse, as well as the effects of alcohol on physical health. There are links to publications, including journals, reports, brochures, and fact sheets, presentations and videocasts, classroom resources, and clinical manuals, as well as to research initiatives and opportunities for grant funding.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sobernation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sober Nation<\/a>: This is another site geared toward those who are recovering from addiction or seeking guidance and support in the withdrawal process. Several articles and posts share personal stories of addiction and recovery; the discussion forums offer a sense of community; and the \u201cSober Nation Store\u201d offers apparel for those who wish to wear their recovery proudly. There is also a free, 24-hour addiction hotline for those seeking immediate help.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.addictionrecoveryguide.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Addiction Recovery Guide<\/a>: This \u201conline guide to drug and alcohol addiction recovery\u201d offers several pages of helpful insight and information for people in recovery. For people who think they may be experiencing addiction, there are links to personal evaluations for alcohol and drug use. The site also offers links to treatment options, programs and resources, medications used in treating addiction, holistic approaches to addiction, a message board, and a \u201cBeyond Recovery\u201d section for those looking for assistance in maintaining sobriety, securing housing and employment, and pursuing higher education.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.al-anon.alateen.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Al-Anon Family Groups<\/a>: Al-Anon is known for its devotion to its stated purpose of providing \u201cstrength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.\u201d The site offers helpful quizzes and information to assess whether you are affected by someone else\u2019s drinking. There are also specific sections for professionals and teens which offer insight on how Al-Anon works and how to approach teenagers who show signs of alcohol abuse.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drugfree.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Partnership at Drugfree.org<\/a>: Along with a helpline and other resources to aid in preventing, intervening in, and treating and recovering from addiction, this site offers a comprehensive \u201cDrug Guide\u201d that features detailed information on more than 40 commonly abused narcotics. Readers also have access to a variety of community education tools, tips, programs, and other information, including useful videos for training and educational purposes. For parents seeking immediate help in dealing with an addicted child, there is a \u201cParents\u2019 Toll-Free Helpline\u201d as well as a collection of materials guiding parents and loved ones through the intervention process.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery<\/a>: This online community is devoted to providing help, guidance, and support for those who are recovering from addiction, and encourages such individuals to share their stories and join the movement to advocate for reduced addiction stigma. On the landing page, visitors will find links to videos and stories of people in recovery along with a webinar series on the importance of living in \u201csafe, sober, and peer-supportive environments\u201d while in recovery. Recovery-themed merchandise\u2014including shirts, hats, and mugs bearing the slogan \u201cGot recovery?\u201d\u2014and reading materials can be purchased in the online store.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncadd.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)<\/a>: This comprehensive site offers numerous informational resources for parents, youth, recovering people, and their family and friends, as well as self-tests for adults and teens who wish to assess whether they are addicted to alcohol or drugs. NCADD also advocates for increased community awareness and support of addiction and provides location-specific treatment referrals to those in need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nominate another website for our Top 10 awards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/suggest-website.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Announcing the top 10 online resources of 2013 for addiction, as selected by GoodTherapy.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[529,159],"tags":[447,31,430,141,433,471,25,439,533],"class_list":["post-22972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-good-therapy-announcements","category-therapy-news","tag-addictions-compulsions","tag-psychotherapy-practice","tag-compulsive-spending","tag-addiction-drug-alcohol","tag-gambling-addiction","tag-internet-addiction","tag-psychotherapy-issues","tag-sex-addiction","tag-smoking-cessation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22972\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}