Other Links
For the main Oxford House
website
Video that features Leonard Jason describing Oxford Houses
Wichita, Kansas Oxford House organization
Video of
Oxford Houses in Georgia
Jackson Longan’s presentation at
one of the OH conventions on different types of OHs
Here an Oxford House resident talks about her experience living
in an Oxford House:
SAMSHA's National Registry of Evidence -Based program and
practices
Other
Important Organizations
National Alliance for Recovery
Residences
National
Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence,
Inc. (NCADD)
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Suggestions
from others:
Steve
Neale’s daughter, Shannon, entering 7th grade this year, found this guide to be
very helpful: www.whitesandstreatment.com/interactive-lesson-guide-parents-teachers-teach-kids-drugs-alcohol/
This guide has a strong focus on substance
abuse on campus and offers info on how this issue affects college students and
youth, campus regulations and policies, where to get help, and what parents,
teachers and peers can do about it. The page also includes expert insight and
tips from a recovering college addict who now works with a treatment center to
help those struggling with substance abuse. You can read more here: College Student’s Guide to Avoiding Drug and Alcohol Abuse:
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/avoiding-substance-abuse/
Here is a web guide that focuses on educating students on substance abuse treatment. www.RehabSpot.com/drugs/who-addiction-affects/College-Drug-Abuse
Nicole Wingfield from
American Addiction Centers (AAC), who offer up-to-date and helpful information
about addiction, recommended these links:
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/prescription-drugs/opiate-overdose/
https://drugabuse.com/library/opiate-abuse/
Sarah Witmer provided us this
useful Blood Alcohol Content Calculator
https://www.sr22insurance.net/bac-calculator/
National Rehab Centers www.onthewagon.org/national-rehab-centers/
Drowsy Driving Safety
Resource: countingsheep.net/drowsy-driving/
Here is information regarding
drug and alcohol addiction and connects college students who are struggling to
treatment centers that fit their specific needs: AddictionCenter.com
A guide to finding alcohol treatment centers and expertise: www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/resources/dual-diagnosis
A guide regarding the costs
of a DUI & how to avoid them - https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/resources/dui-prevention/?
A list of helpful resources: www.RehabSpot.com/Treatment
Michael Miller has
been working with groups like the University of Texas at Austin School of
Nursing to help folks struggling with addiction find free help and you can check out our resources here: https://freerehabcenters.org
"Managing Your
Mental Health in College," published by Online Counseling Programs offers
a commendable list of resources for students seeking help with their mental
health. It outlines the main challenges affecting college students' mental health,
as well as ways in which counselors can support their students and improve
mental health access on college campuses. Below is the URL to this resource: https://onlinecounselingprograms.com/resources/mental-health-and-college-students/
Julie Craig mentioned that many seniors now are
increasingly willing to seek mental health care, but new research shows that
more than 60% do not know for certain that Medicare provides mental health care
coverage. The following comprehensive guides aim to help medicare
recipients identify the different types of outpatient and inpatient services
that are covered, eligibility, and most importantly how to get help paying for
services and medications.
Kevin Dawson provided this useful guide regarding
Addictions in College: What They Are & How to Avoid Them": https://psychologywriting.com/blog/addictions-in-college-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them/
Folks that suffer from mental
health issues such as anxiety or depression often wonder if these illnesses can
affect issues with eating. There is a useful guide that breaks down the link
between anxiety and depression, and eating disorders, and it shows research-based
information on how to help diagnose and treatments that have been shown
effective so those suffering can get the help they need https://withinhealth.com/learn/the-relationship-between-anxiety-depression-and-overeating
A guide by Addiction Group on
inpatient treatment contains valuable information such as How to prepare to
enter treatment — what you need to pack, tying up loose ends, etc; What to look
for in a rehab center; How much does rehab cost. https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
Pinnacle Peak Recovery has
published a helpful guide for those in recovery to find the best support group
for their needs: https://www.pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/drug-alcohol-addiction-support-groups/
Jessica Cooper sent me this
useful guide to help families better understand addiction and how to help
family members in need: https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/outpatient/
Taylor Kerr sent me this
content on cell phone addiction that you may find helpful. Here’s the link: https://www.cellphonedeal.com/blog/cell-phone-addiction-what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms
Marcel Gemme’s organization
has been helping people with addiction for over two decades.
Their website provides
viewers lots of choices: https://www.addicted.org/
A girl scout troop is
currently working on the DEA Red Ribbon Patch and they found the resources on our page helpful. Their troop
asked if I could add this drunk driving guide
and the 'Risks and Consequences of Drunk Driving' section provides a
realistic overview of the price one pays for driving under the influence: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newjerseycriminallawattorney.com%2Flegal-articles-information%2Fdrunk-driving-criminals-stats-risks-and-consequences%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cljason%40depaul.edu%7C1b55f72582564659637c08d9fd28d1f0%7C750d3a3f1f464da28a647605e75ea2f9%7C0%7C0%7C637819174595727066%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=VfNbvqLCJ8%2F0ilg%2Bw7hxCP3qfTgJLgQQP2MEZL1Q%2Fcw%3D&reserved=0
Monica
Williams has provided us information about Harmony Recovery Center for those
looking for addiction and mental health treatment http://harmonyrecoverync.com/
Betty Anderson of Riverwalk
Recovery has developed an informational guide to exploring substance abuse in
relation to the "community" - including statistics, risk factors, how
to help, and more! https://riverwalkrecovery.com
Betty also wanted our viewers
to know about the Midwood Addiction Treatment Center located in Charlotte,
NC. https://www.midwoodaddictiontreatment.com/
Kelly Mowry shared with us information about Harmony Oaks
Recovery Center located in Chattanooga, Tennessee https://harmonyoaksrecovery.com/
Lynn Blackwood is part of the Community Outreach team at https://harmonyhealingnj.com where she
has assembled a comprehensive resource library on substance use disorders.
Melissa Lopez does PR at Through The Archway located in sunny
Tamarac, FL and her website can be helpful for those struggling with substance
use disorder: https://throughthearchway.com/
Jessica Moore with South East Addiction has sent me helpful information on tge
addiction treatment center located in Nashville, TN which is at this link: https://southeastaddictiontn.com/
Laura Kelly and Andrea Baker at Blue Hills Recovery Center in
Worcester, MA. At https://bluehillsrecovery.com/ have created a therapeutic and safe
environment for those who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions and a range
of mental health disorders.
Lisa Grant at Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center
located in Tamarac, FL. sent me this link on addiction and mental health
treatment. https://sylviabrafman.com/
Carlos Picket at the Desert Rose Recovery based in
Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Sent me another useful link at https://www.desertroserecovery.com/
which can help those struggling with substance abuse in the Palm beach area.
Cheryl Moore at Better Tomorrow Treatment Center
located in West Palm Beach, FL. Has a useful website for those looking to
safely detox from their alcohol or drug addiction? https://bettertomorrowtc.com/
A wealth of addiction treatment resources available in
Illinois including a free &
Confidential 24/7 Rehab Helpline: https://www.freerehabcenters.org/state/Illinois
This is a site with helpful resources for Illinois AA
meetings: https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/illinois/
This website provides
free resources and information to help overcome substance abuse, as well as a
comprehensive directory that connects individuals struggling with opioid
addiction to methadone treatment centers. https://www.methadonecenters.com/directory/illinois/
A wealth of addiction treatment resources available in
Illinois including a free &
Confidential 24/7 Rehab Helpline: https://www.freerehabcenters.org/state/Illinois
There is useful
information on this website about a recovery ranch in Texas: https://plumcreekrecoveryranch.com/
Here is a useful guide
with tips to help people find a job after rehab:
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-find-a-job-after-rehab
This website is dedicated to social media addiction, as it
sheds interesting insight into many trends like: which app is the most
dangerous, is social media addiction on the rise, are mental health issues
increasing lanierlawfirm.com/social-media-addiction/
Rehab.com works with local governments to reduce drug related
overdoses in their communities https://www.rehab.com/illinois
A useful guide that covers everything from job searching and interview
preparation to addressing employment gaps and understanding the laws that
protect them: https://www.resumebuilder.com/employment-guide-for-people-in-substance-abuse-recovery/
This website provides information and resources for
individuals and families struggling with addiction but may have limited
financial resources ": https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/low-income/
Here is a guide to help students with substance abuse issues https://www.intelligent.com/substance-abuse-recovery-support-guide-for-college-students/
Check this out for information on the relationship between
alcohol use and weight https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/blog/weight-loss/
This website provides a guide to help those living with ADHD
who might also be experiencing binge eating disorder: https://withinhealth.com/learn/the-relationship-between-adhd-and-binge-eating-disorder
Another useful guide is on student-athletes and alcohol
abuse: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/blog/athletes-alcoholism/
Information about Illinois tenant rights and landlord
responsibilities regarding security deposit limits, rent increases, and
eviction laws: https://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/illinois-landlord-tenant-rights
Helpful information offering addiction
treatment programs in Illinois: https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/
A few more sites that might
be of interest:
https://idahorecoverycenter.com/
https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/