Welcome to the Living Sober Network. We are dedicated to helping addicts and alcoholics recover from addiction and associated mental health disorders. Our network of sites offers information, research and fellowship for people seeking treatment for themselves, for people seeking treatment for loved ones, and for clinicians or future clinicians researching addiction. The Living Sober Network features resources and treatment information for individuals abusing and/or dependent on:
| Alcohol | Hydrocodone (Loritab, Vicodin) |
| Barbiturates (Luminal, Seconal) | LSD / Hallucinogens |
| Benzodiazepines (Xanax) | Marijuana |
| Cocaine (crack) | Methamphetamines |
| Codeine | Oxycodone (Oxycontin) |
| Heroin | Propoxyphene (Darvocet) |
Community Resources
The Living Sober Network is pleased to offer the most comprehensive community resources available anywhere on the Internet. As recovering alcoholics and addicts ourselves, we understand the difficulty of getting life back on track. Through our forums, you can share your experiences with others and listen to their stories, as well. We offer a 12 step meeting finder, and we are preparing to launch a sponsor/sponsee matching service, sober housing classifieds and more tools to connect with the world. As always, these services are and will be free.
Treatment Resources
Getting yourself or a loved one into a qualified drug rehab or alcohol rehab program can be a difficult process. At Living Sober Network, we consolidate a large amount of data to assist you in screening appropriate alcohol treatment centers, drug treatment centers, detox facilities, sober living programs and intervention services. Each of these free tools is designed to help break free of addiction. Take the first step towards recovery with the Living Sober Network.
Articles
The Living Sober Network regularly publishes a series of addiction related articles for dissemination through our website. These articles are created for addicts, their families, student researchers and anyone else looking for more information about recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
What is addiction and why did my friend or loved one become addicted?
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive substance-seeking behavior and substance abuse. Addiction produces lasting chemical changes in the brain and strong physiological or psychological dependence often beyond voluntary control. Addiction has many causes, but they all come down to the "reward center" of the brain. Your friend or loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol because it feels good (or used to feel good).
How does my friend or loved one get treatment for his or her addiction?
The first step is getting your friend or loved one into a treatment program, whether it be inpatient, outpatient, extended care, sober living or even individual psychotherapy sessions. The most important thing is to act - immediately. Addiction is characterized by frequent relapse, so the sooner you start the recovery process, the better.
Treatment Programs: Alcohol Rehab Programs Drug Rehab Programs Teen/Adolescent Rehab Programs Sober Living Programs Other Addictions
Twelve Step Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Crystal Meth Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous