Directory of Recovery Related Websites

Alcoholics Anonymous

Official site of the Alcohlics Anonymous World Services Organization. This was the original 12 step recovery program that was started in the 1930s. The site contains the latest version of the Big Book, which was the original text for the 12 step program. There are also links to meeting lists and various other resources related to the AA programs.

Online Intergroup of A.A.

Online meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous^® was formed to serve all online AA^® Groups in the rapidly growing online Fellowship. OIAA is composed of elected representatives of those online AA groups wishing to participate. As the Fellowship of AA grows and flourishes in this new medium of electronic communication, we will strive to provide whatever support we can offer to groups as they carry the message of recovery from alcoholism. ...

Addiction Recovery Guide

The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. From evaluation to residential treatment, we have selected a range of outstanding programs and resources. To seek online help from others in recovery and to share your success story, visit our message board. - From their web site

Dick B's History of A.A. and Bible Roots

This is a very extensive site about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous and especially as it pertains to how it was influenced by the Bible and Christian movements and individuals.

A.A. History

Extensive history about the people and events involved in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Has many materials from Dick B's website at www.dickb.com.

Setting Captives Free

Takes a strong Christian approach to dealing with overcoming various addictive behaviors, from pornography and sexual addictions to food, gambling, nicotine/smoking, alcohol and substance abuse. Approach is based on taking a free online course over an extended period of time. You complete daily readings and exercies and are guided through the course by an assigned mentor. There are also free follow up courses for growing in the Christian faith.

Courses are available in a variety of languages, ...

eAA Group

The e (as in electronic or virtual) group of Alcoholics Anonymous. They have chat rooms, links, and many other resources related to A.A.

A.A. Speaker Tapes

Archive of many audio recordings of  A.A. speakers, including Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. These are all free to download and listen to.

Silkworth.net

Several resources for recovery from Alcoholism, especially as regards the history of A.A. Dr. Silkworth was the medical doctor who wrote the Doctor's Opinion in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and so this site is apparently in honor of him.

The site has several videos and audio records of Bill W. speaking as well as a chat room, forum and other features.

Big Book Bunch

Background study and online questions about working through each of the 12 steps (plus step 0!), as well as essays on other topics in recovery.

Alcoholism at About.com

About.com has numerous resources about alcoholism, including topics like "Alcoholism 101", "Do I have a Problem?", "Find a Meeting", "How to Quit", and "12 Step Recovery".

Alcoholism Sites with Thumbshots

This site directory is taken from the Open Directory project at dmoz.org and adds thumbnails (small pictures of the web site home page) for each web site. It gives you a small look at the web site before you click to go there.

Working the 12 Steps of A.A.

One recovering alcoholic's explanation of how to work the 12steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Not an official A.A. document, but helpful for those working the steps of A.A.

Al-Anon and Alateen

The official site for the Al-Anon and Alateen programs
"For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people... alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead t ...

AA Grapevine

The original magazine publication dealing with the 12 step recovery program. It has been sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous through many decades and contains articles and audio files about recovery from alcoholism using the 12 step approach.  The site contains many articles and audio files online, but to recive the full publication you need to subscribe.

Adult Children of Alcoholics

The official web site for the Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization.
"Adult Children of Alcoholics is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present ("The Problem"). We take positive action. By practicing the Twelve Steps, f ...

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) refers to individuals who have grown up in a dysfunctional household as a result of their caretakers's alcoholism. ACOAs find they often have common characteristics into adulthood as the result of their childhood and upbringing, often including alcohol abuse themselves. Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) can also refer to the Twelve Step program that assists ACOAs with their common problems

Grateful Alcoholic

Basic resources for A.A. meetings and recovering alcoholics, including the Lord's prayer, preamble for meetings, 12 traditions, how it works and so forth.

Al-Anon/Alateen

Al-Anon and Alateen are international organizations with a membership of more than half a million men, women and teens, providing a Twelve Step program of recovery for friends and family members of alcoholics. Al-Anon is for adult friends and family members of alcoholics whereas Alateen is for offspring (ages 12 to 20) of alcoholics. Al-Anon was formed in 1951 by Lois Wilson, wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) co-founder Bill Wilson. She recognized the need for such an organization as family members livi ...

Institute of Alcohol Studies

"The core aim of the Institute is to serve the public interest on public policy issues linked to alcohol, by advocating for the use of scientific evidence in policy-making to reduce alcohol-related harm. The Institute does not have a view on whether individuals should drink or not drink."
"We are lucky in being one of the few organisations that do not depend on the Government or the alcohol industry for funds – so that we can be an independent voice on alcohol policy. This means we can translat ...