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  Compulsive Gambling

Compulsive Gambling - MedLine Plus

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous - 20 Questions to determine whether you are a compulsive gambler

Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Georgia

Gam-Anon
For friends and family members of compulsive gamblers.

Gambling Addiction - MedicineNet resources
Gambling addiction is a mental-health problem that is understood to be one of many kinds of impulse-control problems a person may suffer from. The types of gambling that people with this disorder might engage in are as variable as the games available. Betting on sports, buying lotto tickets, playing poker, slot machines, or roulette are only a few of the activities in which compulsive gamblers engage.

Georgia Compulsive Gambling Online Resource Center
The Georgia Compulsive Gambling Online Resource Center assists individuals in the state of Georgia who may be affected by gambling problems. This includes providing information to people who want help to stop gambling, family members who are concerned about a loved one, or a person in recovery from gambling who is searching for a Gambling Anonymous meeting.

National Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
The mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.


Eating Disorders

About.com Eating Disorder Site
Information and links about eating disorders.

Academy for Eating Disorders
The Academy for Eating Disorders is a multidisciplinary professional organization focusing on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder.

American Anorexia Bulimia Association
The American Anorexia Bulimia Association is a national, non-profit organization of concerned members of the public and healthcare industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
A nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. 

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Online

The Eating Disorder Site

Food Addicts Anonymous
Food Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who are willing to recover from the disease of food addiction. 


National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Founded in 1976, ANAD is the oldest national non-profit organization helping eating disorder victims and their families. In addition to its free hotline counseling, ANAD operates an international network of support groups for sufferers and families, and offers referrals to health care professionals.

Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings in Metro Atlanta, GA.

Something Fishy
Web site on eating disorders.

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Illicit Drugs of Abuse

About.com - Substance Abuse Site
Comprehensive resource.

Drug Abuse and Dependence
WebMD article.

Georgia Nar-Anon Information
For families, relatives and friends of drug abusers. Meetings and phone numbers.

Medline Plus
News and information about drug abuse.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous Georgia

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Office of National Drug Control Policy

Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade

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Intervention for Alcoholism and Other Addictions

Al-Anon/Alateen
Family support

Alcoholism Intervention - About.com

Alcoholism Resources

Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Floyd P. Garrett, M.D.

Love First - Intervention

National Addiction Recovery Alliance - Alcohol and Drug Intervention

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Prescription Drug Abuse

Chemically Dependent Anonymous

Drugs of Abuse

Narcotics Anonymous

Opioid Dependence

Pills Anonymous

Prescription Drug Abuse - MedLine Plus

Prescription Drug Use and Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Sexual Addiction

Codependents of Sexual  Addiction
For friends and family affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior.

Online Sexual Addiction Questionnaire

S-Anon
For friends and family of sexual compulsives.

Sex Addicts Anonymous
Sex Addicts Anonymous, S.A.A., is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

Sexaholics Anonymous

Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober. There are no dues or fees for SA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

SA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sexually sober and help others to achieve sexual sobriety.*

Sexaholics Anonymous is a recovery program based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and received permission from AA to use its Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in 1979.

Sexhelp.com
Dr. Carnes is a nationally known speaker and pioneer in the field of sexual addiction. His work has brought hope and understanding to millions of people seeking to overcome the power of their addictions. An award winning author, his work has been described as Ñsimply the best available on addiction and its consequences.â Dr. Carnes is the Clinical Director of Sexual Disorder Services at The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A., is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition oriented Fellowship of men and women who help each other to stay sober. We offer help to anyone who has a sex addiction or love addiction or both and wants to do something about it. We S.L.A.A.’s have a special understanding of each other and the disease, and we have learned how to recover through The Twelve Steps of S.L.A.A.

Sexual Recovery Anonymous

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Smoking and Smoking Cessation

About.com guide
A good starting place.

American Heart Association
Information about smoking and smoking cessation.

Cigarettes and Other Nicotine Products
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Facts and Tips to Quit Smoking
From the National Cancer Institute.

General Smoking Information
American Lung Association.

Medline Plus Smoking Site
News and information about smoking. National Library of Medicine.

Smoking
WebMD article on health effects, smoking cessation.

Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)
Information, resources and links from the CDC.

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