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General Addiction Resources


California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Opens in new window
  • Information on California addiction programs for clients and those concerned about them
  • Includes where to find treatment help and the state's various addiction programs
  • Español

Extensive Info on Drugs, Abuse, Testing, Treatment, Trends, Statistics, etc. — National Institute on Drug Abuse Opens in new window


Alcohol Abuse


How Much Is Too Much? Alcohol Screening Opens in new window


Resources To Help You Quit Smoking — California Smokers' Helpline Opens in new window
  • Includes self-help materials, a referral list of other programs, and 1-on-1 phone counseling
  • Español

Smoking and Tobacco Use Articles, News and Statistics — CDC.gov Opens in new window
  • Covers health effects, quitting tobacco, secondhand smoke, youth tobacco prevention, tobacco industry, smokeless tobacco, etc.



Gambling Addiction


Gamblers Anonymous International : meeting directory, hotlines, recovery program, etc. Opens in new window
 

National Council on Problem Gambling Opens in new window
  • Referral resources, FAQ, self-assessment tools, state-by-state help, counselors, treatment centers
  • Reports, prevention and education tools, first-person stories of problem gambling and recovery, etc.

Problem and Compulsive Gambling Help — California Council on Problem Gambling Opens in new window
  • Definitions, clinical terms, signs, symptons, phases, studies, statistics, risk groups, impacts, etc.
  • Helpline, counseling, treatment centers, community support groups, education materials, casino self-exclusion program, etc.

Problem Gambling Info and Resources — California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Opens in new window


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