Many recovery programs are Christian-based. Links to some of those sites and some geared toward alternative spirituality can be found below. The search I did to find these sites included the word "spirituality" because, in my opinion, the road to healing is found through embracing your personal spirituality, on whatever path that may send you. To anyone using this page for yourself or someone you care about, I wish you well on your healing journey. -- Barb
Smart Recovery -- an alternative to 12 step programsForgiveness for Addiction Recovery Project - Sites with a special emphasis on recovery through spiritualityAddiction Recovery Guide: Holistic Approaches - Message boards, chatrooms, online meetings The Infography about Addiction -- Spiritual Recovery -- Literary resourcesWilson's Almanac -- Pagan recovery linksSt. Jude Retreat House -- Alternative to conventional rehabSoberRecovery.com -- Help and information for alcoholism, addictions and mental health: codependenceMany 12-step sites for different addictions -- Shopping, gambling, eating, emotions & more!Alternative Treatment International, Inc. -- Non-12-step recovery in a tropical settingIncandescent Press: Addressing Active Addictions -- Practical information & linksHandmade Recovery Jewelry -- Handmade spiritual recovery jewelry gifts and alcoholics anonymous gifts that celebrate recovery from addiction, using the ancient meanings of gemstones interpreted from a 12 Step point of view. National Institute on Chemical Dependency -- Articles & Directories for: Health and Wellness, Addictions, Prevention, Recovery, Medical, Mental Health, Social Issues, Research, Education, Spirituality, and FamilyHope for Freedom Society -- Christian Treatment Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaYahoo Health Directory - Numerous addiction & recovery sitesThe Institute for Authentic Process Healing -- Addresses the multidimensional and multicultural aspects of addiction and recovery