Here are some useful links to keep in mind to help you or a loved one on the journey of recovery.
Organizations:
Catholic in Recovery:
Catholic in Recovery is a nonprofit organization that seeks to serve those suffering from addictions and unhealthy attachments including alcoholism, drug addiction, pornography addiction, sex and relationship addiction, compulsive overeating and food addictions, gambling addiction, codependency and the impact on family, and general fear, control, and anxiety. (www.catholicinrecovery.com)
Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous:
Fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking/drug problem. These websites provide meeting times and locations as well as other resources. (www.AA.org); (www.NA.org)
AL anon Family Groups:
This is for people who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. This website provides meeting times and locations as well as other resources.
Books:
The 12 Steps and The Sacraments by Scott Weiman
Written by the Founder of Catholic in Recovery this book integrates the Twelve Steps with the practice of Catholicism.
The Road to Hope by Keaton Douglas (founder of iTHIRST)
Addresses the deep need in our church to respond to the addiction crisis.
Addiction and Grace by Dr. Gerald May
Dr. Gerald May details the various addictions from which we suffer-not only to alcohol and drugs, but also to work, sex, performance, responsibility and intimacy. As an experienced psychiatrist working with the chemically dependent, May offers a critical yet hopeful guide to a place of freedom based on contemplative spirituality.
Divine Therapy & Addiction, Centering Prayer by Fr. Thomas Keating
Father Keating reflects on the wisdom and legacy of the AA Twelve Step Method and its connection to, and similarities with, the Christian mystical traditions of centering prayer and Lectio Divina. In a conversation with a long-time member of AA meetings, Father Thomas talks insightfully about surrendering to one's Higher Power and the journey must be undertaken for the healing of the soul to begin.
Jesus Listens by Sarah Young
This daily devotional of Prayers of Peace, Joy and Hope is part of my morning prayer and is a 365-day devotional prayer book.