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Resources for Addiction Recovery Support

This list is intended to be an inspiration for resources that you can use to support yourself or others when facing addictions, recovery and relapse.

This list is created by Recoverlution and Mind Blossom, August 2023.

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Places to seek support

12 Step Recovery Programs (Free): 

12 Step Alternatives (Free):

Industry-Specific Groups:

  • Ben’s Friends National – for sober and sober-curious food & beverage workers in the US (Free)  https://www.bensfriendshope.com/
  • EAGALA (non-riding equine therapy – does cost money, like a therapist)
 

Check your area (no national/international presence):

  • Religious affiliation groups 
  • Equine therapy centers
  • Tip: Look up “[My industry] + recovery” 

Educational Resources

Films

  • ‘Rocketman’ – 2019
    • Comment from Aramie Bloom, Director of Communication at Mind Blossom: Elton John biopic about fame, addiction, and recovery 
  • ‘A star is born’ – 2018
    • Comment from Daniel Fincham, CEO of Recoverlution: I could feel the pain Bradley Cooper’s character was in
  • ‘Bill W.’ – 2012 
    • Comment from Aramie Bloom, Director of Communication at Mind Blossom: Documentary on the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous 
  • ’28 Days’ – 2000 
    • Comment from Aramie Bloom, Director of Communication at Mind Blossom: film depicting the journey of 28 day in-patient rehab starring Sandra Bullock 
  • ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ – 1996
    • Comment from Daniel Fincham, CEO of Recoverlution: Nicolas Cage really plays an alcoholic well
  • ‘My Name Is Bill W.’ – 1989 
    • Comment from Aramie Bloom, Director of Communication at Mind Blossom: true drama starring James Woods as Bill Wilson

Books 

  • ‘Emotional Sobriety’ – 2011 (First Edition) A collection of stories about recovery 
  • Freedom from addiction – Russell Brand
  • Letting Go – David Hawkins 
    • Comment from Daniel Fincham, CEO of Recoverlution: amazing taking on surrender
  • The Molecule of More – Daniel Lieberman and Michael Long
  • Drop the rock – Fred H
  • AA Literature Catalogue – books and pamphlets are available at many in person meetings, or through the AA website, including the ‘Big Book’ (the original text of AA programs) https://www.aa.org/aa-literature-catalog

Podcasts 

  • Sober Cast 
  • The Recovery Happy Hour 
  • YouTube ‘speaker meetings’ – Input your search terms i.e. ‘Women AA speakers’ or ‘Al-Anon speaker’
 

Mindfulness and Meditation Practice

5 questions to get started with your meditation and mindfulness practice

  • Identify 5 things you can see
  • Identify 4 things you can feel
  • Identify 3 things you can hear
  • Identify 2 things you can smell
  • Identify 1 thing that you can taste
 

Mindful walking

Practicing mindful walking is sometimes easier than going straight into sitting still during your mindfulness and meditation practice.  There are different websites that can help you in guiding your journey during mindful walking, for example this one: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/walking-meditation-guided-script/ 

Labyrinths

Many cities have labyrinths available to walk, often in parks, hospitals, or on the grounds of religious centers, and almost always for free! Mindfulness through walking the labyrinth is a time-honored way to dive deeper into our own personal processes and sets the stage for new perspectives and realizations.   You can Google labyrinths in your town or city, as well as dive into online resources about the holy nature of tuning into your consciousness, ‘unwinding’ your mind, and drawing closer to the sacred through weaving the maze. As you discover resources, here is one to get started with from a labyrinth walk in Los Angeles, CA: https://www.peacelabyrinth.org/how-to-walk-the-labyrinth  

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