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Resources

Resources for the Journey

You do not have to figure everything out alone. These are organizations, books, and resources mentioned in Stay with the Moment. Some offer practical information. Others offer a place to talk with people who understand.

Support for Parents and Families

  • Al-Anon Family Groups

    Support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking.

  • Nar-Anon Family Groups

    Support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drug use.

  • Families Anonymous

    Peer support for families affected by a loved one’s substance use or related difficulties.

  • SMART Recovery Family & Friends

    Tools and meetings for people supporting someone experiencing addictive behaviors.

  • CRAFT and The 20 Minute Guide

    Practical approaches for families navigating addiction.

Understanding Addiction and Recovery

  • SAMHSA National Helpline

    Treatment referral and information.

  • Naloxone

    An overdose-reversal medication available without a prescription in the United States. Ask a pharmacist about obtaining and using it.

Recommended Reading

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts — Gabor Maté

  • Dopamine Nation — Anna Lembke

  • Unbroken Brain — Maia Szalavitz

Worth Watching

  • Beautiful Boy (2018)

    “This is an extremely hard movie. If you are in a really bad moment right now, don’t watch it yet.”

Immediate Help

  • United States

    Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • Outside the United States

    Contact your local emergency services or find crisis resources through:

J.S. Ashworth is a father, not a medical or addiction professional. Resources are listed for information only; listing does not imply endorsement by, or of, any organization. Please speak with a qualified professional about your family's situation.