Moderation & HARM REDUCTION
A listing of organizations that provide information and guidance, is provided below. No endorsements or recommendations are intended. We may give our personal opinion if we have real world experience but this listing is for informational purposes only. It is up to you to determine appropriate professional care for yourself or your loved one.
HAMS Harm Reduction for alcohol
https://hams.cc
HAMS is a peer-led and free-of-charge support and informational group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits for the better. The acronym HAMS stands for Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. They offer help via Facebook, an online forum, chat rooms, email groups, and live meetings. HAMS supports every positive change. Choose your own goal-safe drinking, reduced drinking or abstinence.
Moderation Managment
https://moderation.org
MM is not the right choice for every problem drinker, they recognize this and fully support their members who choose abstinence in their MMabsers Listserv community or MMAbsers Private Facebook Group. In fact they claim, many of their abstinent members believe it would have taken them much longer to accept abstinence as the right path for them, if they hadn’t attempted moderation with the support of the MM community first. Abstinence periods are an integral part of a moderate lifestyle and because of these abstinent periods, MM members learn to value alcohol-free periods in their life and some members, about 30%, end up choosing abstinence as their chosen lifestyle.
Sinclair Method
https://www.sinclairmethod.org
The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders is an evidence-based treatment for problematic drinking developed by Dr. John D. Sinclair. Unlike traditional treatments that require complete abstinence from alcohol, the Sinclair Method allows you to continue drinking alcohol at the beginning of treatment.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/harm-reduction
Harm reduction is all about helping people who use drugs stay safe and healthy. It's different from treatment because it focuses on reducing risks, even if someone isn't ready to quit. This approach, created by and for people who use drugs, offers tools like clean needles and overdose reversal medication to improve their well-being.
HAMS Harm Reduction for alcohol
https://hams.cc
HAMS is a peer-led and free-of-charge support and informational group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits for the better. The acronym HAMS stands for Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. They offer help via Facebook, an online forum, chat rooms, email groups, and live meetings. HAMS supports every positive change. Choose your own goal-safe drinking, reduced drinking or abstinence.
Moderation Managment
https://moderation.org
MM is not the right choice for every problem drinker, they recognize this and fully support their members who choose abstinence in their MMabsers Listserv community or MMAbsers Private Facebook Group. In fact they claim, many of their abstinent members believe it would have taken them much longer to accept abstinence as the right path for them, if they hadn’t attempted moderation with the support of the MM community first. Abstinence periods are an integral part of a moderate lifestyle and because of these abstinent periods, MM members learn to value alcohol-free periods in their life and some members, about 30%, end up choosing abstinence as their chosen lifestyle.
Sinclair Method
https://www.sinclairmethod.org
The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders is an evidence-based treatment for problematic drinking developed by Dr. John D. Sinclair. Unlike traditional treatments that require complete abstinence from alcohol, the Sinclair Method allows you to continue drinking alcohol at the beginning of treatment.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/harm-reduction
Harm reduction is all about helping people who use drugs stay safe and healthy. It's different from treatment because it focuses on reducing risks, even if someone isn't ready to quit. This approach, created by and for people who use drugs, offers tools like clean needles and overdose reversal medication to improve their well-being.
Supportive Organizations
A listing of organizations is provided below. No endorsements or recommendations are intended. This listing is for informational purposes only. It is up to you to determine appropriate professional care.
Celebrate Recovery
https://www.celebraterecovery.com
Celebrate Recovery is a faith based 12 step program. The meetings are typically held in different churches.
We have found this recovery group to be one of our favorites. We felt very encouraged and uplifted with the help we received here. My daughter also found her sponsor here which has been a blessing for her and our family.
Find a meeting: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/what-we-offer/find-a-cr-meeting
LifeRing Secular Recovery
https://lifering.org
LifeRing is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs. LifeRing's emphasis on the positive, practical present-day can help turn anger and despair into hope and resolve.
Find a meeting: https://lifering.org/meeting-menu/
SMART Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org
SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented, not-for-profit organization for individuals with addictive problems. Their self-empowering, free mutual support meetings focus on ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. SMART Recovery does not use labels like “addict” or “alcoholic.” They teach scientifically validated methods designed to empower you to change and to develop a more positive lifestyle.
Find a meeting: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/
Narcotics Anonymous
https://na.org
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA was founded in 1953, and members hold nearly 76,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries today. The basic purpose of their world services are communication, coordination, information, and guidance. They provide these services so that their groups and members can more successfully carry the message of recovery, and so that their program of recovery can be made more available to addicts everywhere.
Find a meeting: https://www.na.org/?ID=meeting-search-1
Women for Sobriety
https://womenforsobriety.org
Women For Sobriety (WFS) is both an organization and a self-help program (also called the New Life Program) for women with Substance Use Disorders. Founded in 1975, it was the first national self-help program for addiction recovery developed to address the unique needs of women. Based upon the thirteen Acceptance Statements, the New Life Program is one of positivity that encourages emotional and spiritual growth. The New Life Program has been extremely effective in helping women to overcome their Substance Use Disorders and learn a wholly new lifestyle. As a recovery program, it can stand alone or be used along with other recovery supports simultaneously.
Find a meeting: https://womenforsobriety.org/meetings/
She Recovers
https://sherecovers.org
SHE RECOVERS Foundation is a global lifeline organization that connects women through its virtual platforms and in-person community networks, provides resources and supports women to develop their own holistic recovery patchworks, and empowers them to thrive and share their successes. All efforts are designed to end the stigma and shame of “being in recovery” so that more women can heal and grow. A focus on research enables the organization to establish a more robust evidence base related to the efficacy of non-traditional recovery pathways.
Find a meeting: https://sherecovers.org/together-online/
Herren Project
https://chrisherren.com
Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, has built a community around substance use prevention and recovery. He has shown us that even the best can falter, and even the most desperate can rise. An author, motivational speaker and wellness advocate, Chris has founded three organizations that provide programs and services with the goal of overcoming setbacks and navigating life’s challenges.
Find a meeting: https://herrenproject.org/online-meetings/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Also visit the online treatment locators.
The Addiction Connection
https://www.theaddictionconnection.org
The Addiction Connection (TAC) desires to be inclusive rather than exclusive because the fight against addiction can be overwhelming. They want to gain as many allies in this battle as possible. At the same time, TAC stands upon the wise counsel of God as provided in His Word and will not compromise the truths of Scripture because we seek to glorify God by being faithful to His Word.
CRAFT Method
https://www.robertjmeyersphd.com
The Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) intervention is a scientifically based intervention designed to help concerned significant others (CSOs) to engage treatment-refusing substance abusers into treatment. This new intervention method was developed with the belief that since family members can, and do make important contribution in other areas of addiction treatment (i.e. family and couples therapy), that the CSO can play a powerful role in helping to engage the substance user who is in denial to submit to treatment.
Celebrate Recovery
https://www.celebraterecovery.com
Celebrate Recovery is a faith based 12 step program. The meetings are typically held in different churches.
We have found this recovery group to be one of our favorites. We felt very encouraged and uplifted with the help we received here. My daughter also found her sponsor here which has been a blessing for her and our family.
Find a meeting: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/what-we-offer/find-a-cr-meeting
LifeRing Secular Recovery
https://lifering.org
LifeRing is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs. LifeRing's emphasis on the positive, practical present-day can help turn anger and despair into hope and resolve.
Find a meeting: https://lifering.org/meeting-menu/
SMART Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org
SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented, not-for-profit organization for individuals with addictive problems. Their self-empowering, free mutual support meetings focus on ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. SMART Recovery does not use labels like “addict” or “alcoholic.” They teach scientifically validated methods designed to empower you to change and to develop a more positive lifestyle.
Find a meeting: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/
Narcotics Anonymous
https://na.org
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA was founded in 1953, and members hold nearly 76,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries today. The basic purpose of their world services are communication, coordination, information, and guidance. They provide these services so that their groups and members can more successfully carry the message of recovery, and so that their program of recovery can be made more available to addicts everywhere.
Find a meeting: https://www.na.org/?ID=meeting-search-1
Women for Sobriety
https://womenforsobriety.org
Women For Sobriety (WFS) is both an organization and a self-help program (also called the New Life Program) for women with Substance Use Disorders. Founded in 1975, it was the first national self-help program for addiction recovery developed to address the unique needs of women. Based upon the thirteen Acceptance Statements, the New Life Program is one of positivity that encourages emotional and spiritual growth. The New Life Program has been extremely effective in helping women to overcome their Substance Use Disorders and learn a wholly new lifestyle. As a recovery program, it can stand alone or be used along with other recovery supports simultaneously.
Find a meeting: https://womenforsobriety.org/meetings/
She Recovers
https://sherecovers.org
SHE RECOVERS Foundation is a global lifeline organization that connects women through its virtual platforms and in-person community networks, provides resources and supports women to develop their own holistic recovery patchworks, and empowers them to thrive and share their successes. All efforts are designed to end the stigma and shame of “being in recovery” so that more women can heal and grow. A focus on research enables the organization to establish a more robust evidence base related to the efficacy of non-traditional recovery pathways.
Find a meeting: https://sherecovers.org/together-online/
Herren Project
https://chrisherren.com
Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, has built a community around substance use prevention and recovery. He has shown us that even the best can falter, and even the most desperate can rise. An author, motivational speaker and wellness advocate, Chris has founded three organizations that provide programs and services with the goal of overcoming setbacks and navigating life’s challenges.
Find a meeting: https://herrenproject.org/online-meetings/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Also visit the online treatment locators.
The Addiction Connection
https://www.theaddictionconnection.org
The Addiction Connection (TAC) desires to be inclusive rather than exclusive because the fight against addiction can be overwhelming. They want to gain as many allies in this battle as possible. At the same time, TAC stands upon the wise counsel of God as provided in His Word and will not compromise the truths of Scripture because we seek to glorify God by being faithful to His Word.
CRAFT Method
https://www.robertjmeyersphd.com
The Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) intervention is a scientifically based intervention designed to help concerned significant others (CSOs) to engage treatment-refusing substance abusers into treatment. This new intervention method was developed with the belief that since family members can, and do make important contribution in other areas of addiction treatment (i.e. family and couples therapy), that the CSO can play a powerful role in helping to engage the substance user who is in denial to submit to treatment.
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Dr. Robert J. Meyers is the father of CRAFT. He and Jane E. Smith, Ph.D. developed the program while at the University of New Mexico to teach families how to impact their loved one while avoiding both detachment and confrontation. |
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The CRAFT method (Community Reinforcement And Family Training) has proven to be the most successful form of family intervention for addiction. Proven to work better than Al-anon alone or family interventions. |
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