Resources

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Crisis & suicide : Individuals in crisis and thinking about suicide, can call the national hotline for free, 24-hour crisis & suicide intervention and prevention information and supportive listening at (800) 273 -8255.

Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/​

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Alcoholics Anonymous groups have a long tradition of helping individuals who want to stop drinking.  Resources, including links to local groups are available through their web site: http://www.aa.org/

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Celebrate Recovery

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Celebrate Recovery sponsors groups for individuals seeking recovery from many problem behaviors.  These groups typically have a specifically Christian orientation; more information is available through their website:

http://www.celebraterecovery.com/

 

Allies in Recovery

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Alcohol use often harms the families and loved ones of those affected.  For them, the path for healing can be difficult but not without hope.  One very helpful group which is very available through the internet is Allies in Recovery.  Their website can be found here:  http://alliesinrecovery.net/

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The Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army provides residential help and support for those of any faith who have no means to pay.  Their website can be found here:​  https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/plugins/gdosCenterSearch?start=1

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Other Resources

 

Dr. Kathryn Butler, a trauma and critical care surgeon, writes about her experience with depression here: http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/out-of-the-depths-i-cry-to-you

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“Borderline Personality Disorder” is a comprehensive overview of a condition that affects 1 of every 20-25 people. It is an often under diagnosed but treatable disorder: Borderline Personality Disorder

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Books​

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Get Your Loved One Sober:

Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening

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This book describes a multi-faceted program that uses supportive, non-confrontational methods to engage substance abusers into treatment. The program, "Community Reinforcement and Family Training" (CRAFT), uses scientifically validated behavioral principles to reduce the loved one's substance use and to encourage him or her to seek treatment. Equally important, CRAFT also helps loved ones reduce personal stress and introduce meaningful, new sources of satisfaction into their life.

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Serenity New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs:

A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery

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This is a book for those who want to discover the principles behind the Twelve Steps as they occur in the Holy Scripture through this bestselling New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs. For many of my patients, this introduction to the Twelve Steps of recovery and related recovery scriptures has been extremely helpful.

 

 

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book

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The fourth edition of the 1939 classic describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Bill W. & Dr. Bob, includes twenty-four new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism. Known as The Big Book in recovery circles, this is the originator of the seminal "twelve-step method” The Big Book sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease; it is one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

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Originally published in 1952, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is the classic book used by AA members and groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which AA members recover and by which the fellowship functions.

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The Cure for Alcoholism 

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Drs. Roy Eskapa and David Sinclair of The Sinclair Method have put together a description of research supporting their method of using naltrexone to treat alcoholism.  The book describes the implementation of the Sinclair Method to reduce drinking levels and cravings, allowing patients to detox gradually while they are still drinking, and permitting patients to control their drinking or stop altogether.

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The SMART Recovery Handbook

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The SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) Recovery Handbook is written to help those with addictive behaviors.  The Handbook  covers the heart of SMART’s 4-Point Program. 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation 2: Coping with Urges 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors 4: Living a Balanced Life. This program employs worksheets which helps people evaluate why they drink and avoid drinking triggers if they drink more than they intend to.

 

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Untangling the Mind

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This book, written by the noted Psychiatrist and NIH neuroscientist Ted George, gives a deep understanding of the inner workings of the brain that can portray a clear picture of what happens—chemically and physically—when we get depressed, act out, or fall into an addiction. Dr. George, a long time friend and colleague, has written a book that explains how strong emotions cause us to spin out of control and make us behave in ways we later wish we hadn't.​