Educational Tools for Addicts

One of the most difficult things for a person to do is to admit they have a problem with an addiction and then get the education and treatment necessary to treat that condition. Luckily, there are a number of different resources available for addicts to learn about the different effects that drug use and abuse can have on their bodies, as well as the various treatments and outlets out to help deal with their problem.

Brief Addiction Science Information Source

• Created by the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School, the Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS) has a number of different resources for addicts looking to understand the different resources available both online and off. BASIS consists of five scientific weekly sources including: Drinking Report for Addiction Medicine, the Addiction Smoking Health Education Service, the Science Threads on Addiction, Substance Use, and Health; the Addiction and the Humanities education program, and the Worldwide Addiction Gambling Education Report. These resources consist of resources like self-help tools, treatment services and educational tools for addicts. It covers a wide range of addiction ranging from drug or alcohol addictions to gambling addictions.

  Harvard Medical Center

  25 Shattuck Street

  Boston, MA 02115

  basisonline.org

The Addiction Book

• Written in 2008, by Drs. Kevin McCauley and Cory Reich at the behest of the Institute for Addiction Study's (IAS) founder Jim Clegg, this book is a written version of the popular Addiction CD released by IAS. In a simple question and answer format, this book helps defines what addiction is, what can be done about it and why treatment is a useful tool on the road to recovery. It retails for $19.99 plus shipping and handling.

  The Institute for Addiction Study

  2235 S. 1300 W., Suite C

  Salt Lake City, UT 84119

  instituteforaddictionstudy.com

The National Council on Problem Gambling

• Created in 1972, by Joseph A. Dunne and Dr. Robert Custer, the National Council on Problem Gambling was created as a resource for gambling addicts and their families. It takes no position on the policy of legalized gambling, but rather it serves as a resource for those who need help with dealing with problem gambling. Among many other programs, the Council provides a National Problem Gambling Helpline; an annual National Conference on the Prevention, Treatment, Research and Recovery of Problem Gambling; and literature on problem gambling treatment, research and recovery.

  The National Council on Problem Gambling

  730 11th St, NW, Ste 601

  Washington, DC 20001

  202-547-9204

  ncpgambling.org